Electric Water Heater Failure
Just today my Atwood electric water heater won't make hot water. It is approximately 12-13 years old and no trouble until now. I checked the circuit breaker and it is not "thrown" and the light in the...
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Lobstah wrote:
There are also two temp sensors that stick to the outside of the tank. They are actually "thermo couplers". Mine went bad...$35 at an RV store. Common failure.
Even with power to the unit, if one or both of the sensors are bad, then no joy.
Jim
They are 'thermostats' (pre-set snap disc) and that is why you check for voltage to element. 110V has to go to/thru the t-stats prior to going to electric element.
Prior to 2004 they are on backside of tank with the element.
After 2004 only one set of 't-stats' for both electric and propane and they are on the tank in outside compartment.
Combined set should only cost $18
