Atwood water heater issue
First trip out in our new to us Sunnybrook Brookside and the water heater did not work using the electric option. It was barely warm after sitting for a long time. I switch it over to LP and it work...
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Old-Biscuit wrote:
That model uses DC to trigger the AC to the heater element
It also uses the same thermal fuse, set of t-stats for BOTH electric & propane.
So one can rule out those common items.
That leaves:
DC Relay
AC Wiring on DC Relay
AC Wiring on element
Element
Circuit Board ....electric power track
ECO (High temp t-stat) connections (millivolt signal sent to/thru ECO when using electric so ECO is in control loop
Dirty/loose connections will easily stop that milivolt signal
First 4 items are located under protective cover on backside of water heater tank
DO you have a voltmeter?
You can easily trace the 12V DC circuits from electric ON.OFF Switch to the AC to element
that's wonderful info, thank you!!
I just went out and check it. I have 13.25 volts on the white wire on the circuit board coming from my switch. There is also a low, audible buzz coming from that board when power is applied to it.
The connections on the ECO are all pretty corroded. I was able to get the diode connection off yesterday and test it. I'll work on the others and get those cleaned up and see if that helps.
Dumb question, but where is the element? I'm not too familar with electric heaters. I've always had gas at home.
