Thermal Switch Gas Water Heater

In this final article i ll cover temperature sensors erratic combustion and thermal switches.

Thermal switch gas water heater.

One of the most basic skills a plumber should have is repairing a tank type water heater. 4 8 out of 5 stars 283. Existing installation status light flashes. If it s tripped you may be able to hear it click.

Hi i bought an american standard water heater and within 3 months the thermal fuse kept blowing. The thermal switch keeps blowing. Get it as soon as fri sep 25. For pricing and availability.

2 years later it s starting all over. I looked on my original control unit and it does have those wires however they go directly into the hole where the thermocoupler screws into. Then unfasten the three nuts that hold the thermocouple and the two gas tubes to the valve. Smith water heater isolation valve.

First shut off the gas valve on the water heater and the gas valve on the gas line near the heater. Diy hot water heater repair. 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. Press the small reset button in the center of the thermal switch.

A thermal switch is installed in newer gas water heaters as a safety device. 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. Whirlpool water heater tune up kit. 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.

For pricing and availability. Blocked vents at the top and bottom of the water heater can cause excessive heat buildup inside the chamber and trip. Turn the gas control knob off turn the gas supply valve off and click on more help below. Thermal switch keeps tripping.

After3 visits from warranty repairman they gave us a new water heater due to the lemon law.