Thermal Switch Gas Water Heater

The burner typically sits loosely or under clips in the burning chamber and just slides out.

Thermal switch gas water heater.

Whirlpool water heater tune up kit. The thermal switch can trip if the water heater is not getting enough air. In this final article i ll cover temperature sensors erratic combustion and thermal switches. Ktnnkg 40amps smart pump switch water heater timer wi fi remote control compatible with alexa google home and tuya app single l and n wire needed ac110v 220v 3 5 out of 5 stars 14 37 09 37.

First shut off the gas valve on the water heater and the gas valve on the gas line near the heater. For pricing and availability. Existing installation status light flashes. So far i have covered initial troubleshooting steps specifics on diagnosing whether something is a water tank problem or a gas control issue and the testing of thermocouples piezos and pilot light issues.

4 8 out of 5 stars 283. The thermal switch keeps blowing. Hi i bought an american standard water heater and within 3 months the thermal fuse kept blowing. Blocked vents at the top and bottom of the water heater can cause excessive heat buildup inside the chamber and trip.

After3 visits from warranty repairman they gave us a new water heater due to the lemon law. Get it as soon as fri sep 25. Turn the gas control knob off turn the gas supply valve off and click on more help below. My water heater is an american water heater proline model and doesn t have that thermal switch at least i can t find it if there is one.

A thermal switch is installed in newer gas water heaters as a safety device. 2 years later it s starting all over. One of the most basic skills a plumber should have is repairing a tank type water heater. Then unfasten the three nuts that hold the thermocouple and the two gas tubes to the valve.

Thermal switch keeps tripping. Smith water heater isolation valve. For pricing and availability. Press the small reset button in the center of the thermal switch.

If it s tripped you may be able to hear it click.