Troubleshooting a water heater issue
I have been battling a water heater issue and figured it was time to have the forum take a crack at it. My water heater is made by a company that no longer exists. Apparently it was bought out by ...
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My first instinct was to not try anything and just replace, but when the parts cost was only $27 for the flame sensor I had to try.
Labor around here is about $150 an hour, so $300 would be "reasonable" to put in a WH. I just had to have a mechanic change out a fuel pump because I don't have the time or a lift to make the job easier. The part was $350, so there went $650. BLAH! I HATE paying people to do what I can, but sometimes there just isn't enough time in the week, ya know.
I did not check my grounds, old-biscuit. That is a GREAT piece of advice. I will triple check that.
Jose
Labor around here is about $150 an hour, so $300 would be "reasonable" to put in a WH. I just had to have a mechanic change out a fuel pump because I don't have the time or a lift to make the job easier. The part was $350, so there went $650. BLAH! I HATE paying people to do what I can, but sometimes there just isn't enough time in the week, ya know.
I did not check my grounds, old-biscuit. That is a GREAT piece of advice. I will triple check that.
Jose
