Atwood G6A-8E water heater caught fire
I went on a trip this week and before going out in my 2006 Four winds i checked all systems. On the trip I tried turning on the hot water heater and it caught fire and burned the wires going to the c...
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Had you used the WH earlier this year? Blockage in the tube that passes from Burner to Exhaust, like a wasp nest, spider webs, etc. can cause it to flame back.
A diode-looking device called "thermal fuse" should have cut the LPG off before it got that bad.
I "might" repair, but I'd need to figure out if another component (in addition to the logic board) was required to fix it. Board + Much Else = Replace.
Be sure you get DSI (electronic ignition)! The "standing pilot" type is a pain. I really like the "+electric" feature too.
A diode-looking device called "thermal fuse" should have cut the LPG off before it got that bad.
I "might" repair, but I'd need to figure out if another component (in addition to the logic board) was required to fix it. Board + Much Else = Replace.
Be sure you get DSI (electronic ignition)! The "standing pilot" type is a pain. I really like the "+electric" feature too.
