TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE FOR GAS HOT WATER HEATER S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 6 W A T E R H E A T E R M A N

Make sure to turn off the gas before taking any attempt to repair! INTRODUCTION Water heaters are a daily necessity and without proper maintenance, you may face several issues. Installing a new water heater is also a costly investment. Here we will share a few basic troubleshooting ideas that can help you save some money from buying a new system or calling a serviceman for repairing. However, it should be kept in mind that repairing a gas water heater should be done with caution as they can explode. Make sure to turn off the gas before taking any attempt to repair!

NO HOT WATER You may face the problem that your gas water heater is not producing any hot water. Firstly, we suggest you check the pilot light if it is on. Also, make sure that the gas valve is properly functioning. The gas valve provides gas to the main burner and the pilot light. The gas valve will shut off the gas supply if the pilot is not lit which will hinder the production of hot water. In case the gas valve is not operating, replacing it will be the only option.

with the entire gas valve. WATER TOO HOT Sometimes water gets heated quickly and the most likely reason for this is the thermostat. A thermostat is part of the gas valve and helps to adjust the temperature of the water. Unfortunately, a thermostat can not be repaired if not working. You will need to replace the thermostat with the entire gas valve.

BLACK OR RUSTY WATER Black or rusty colored water is the cause of dissolved anode. The anode rod is an important part of your water heater. It consists of metal which oxidizes in place of the steel in your tank. Thus it helps to prevent any leak in the tank. When the metal gets dissolved, the water turns black or rusty as the tank starts to rust. Try replacing the anode rod with a new one to solve the issue. The usual life of an anode rod is about 5 years.

PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE LEAKING The pressure relief valve usually doesn't leak much. However, if there is any leak then it may be due to either high pressure in the tank or a defective valve which vents water. Also, check for any sediments to have settled in the valve. If the valve is will stop functioning. Check the not seated properly, it following issues and if the valve continues to leak then you may have to replace it with a new one. Replacing the valve is however not too costly and can be done in an hour.

HOT WATER TANK LEAKING Leaking hot water tank can sometimes turn out to be a big problem. Leaks can be found in 4 possible spots, the water lines, the pressure relief valve, the drain valve, and the tank itself. Leaks near the bottom of the tank are generally due to the drain valves while leaks at the top occur from the pressure relief valve. A water line leak may be due to too much pressure of the cold water supply and hot water outlet line. Condensation at the top of the water heater can be another cause of leaking.

The above guide can help you solve some of the basic issues The above guide can help you solve some of the basic issues. However, if you need any professional help to repair, maintain or install a new Water Heater system then contact us for more information. 1709 S. Fretz, Suite 130 Edmond, OK 73013 405-844-TANK (8265) http://www.waterheatermanokc.com waterheatermanokc1@gmail.com

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