atwood water heater trying to ignite while burning
Hey everyone- kind of a new, not so new, TT owner here. I have a 2017 Jayco 287BH that we have had loads of fun using since we got it. Everything has been peaches except for the blasted hot water heater. From almost day one it has been inconsistent at best. I've beat my head against the wall trying to fix it but figured I'd try a dedicated post with the details to see if anyone might be able to help.
So basically it's an Atwood direct ignition water heater. When I push the switch inside the camper the heater will ignite with a 'quick' ignition sequence (click, click, click, click, very rapidly) the flame will light and continue to run, the flame sensor will glow bright orange. After a few moments however, the ignition will begin again but this time about half speed (click, click, pause, click, click, pause) while the unit is burning with flame. I've adjusted the tube and got a nice blue flame and it runs relatively quiet. I did notice however when I shut the outside door to the water heater that the ignition will begin rapidly clicking again. So basically I have to leave the door open to keep the burner running but even then the water heater will almost always not heat the water all the way (luke warm) and it will shut off and the error light next to the on/off switch inside the camper will come on.
So? Any advice? I'm guessing I can't be the only one with this problem.
On a related note- I'd prefer to fix this one but just for poops and grins is there an aftermarket water heater that I could swap this one out for that is generally considered more 'bulletproof'? I'd jump on that in a heartbeat if it meant spending more time with my kids instead of wasting time with the one I have now.
Thanks!
So basically it's an Atwood direct ignition water heater. When I push the switch inside the camper the heater will ignite with a 'quick' ignition sequence (click, click, click, click, very rapidly) the flame will light and continue to run, the flame sensor will glow bright orange. After a few moments however, the ignition will begin again but this time about half speed (click, click, pause, click, click, pause) while the unit is burning with flame. I've adjusted the tube and got a nice blue flame and it runs relatively quiet. I did notice however when I shut the outside door to the water heater that the ignition will begin rapidly clicking again. So basically I have to leave the door open to keep the burner running but even then the water heater will almost always not heat the water all the way (luke warm) and it will shut off and the error light next to the on/off switch inside the camper will come on.
So? Any advice? I'm guessing I can't be the only one with this problem.
On a related note- I'd prefer to fix this one but just for poops and grins is there an aftermarket water heater that I could swap this one out for that is generally considered more 'bulletproof'? I'd jump on that in a heartbeat if it meant spending more time with my kids instead of wasting time with the one I have now.
Thanks!
