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mando_man
Explorer
Jun 23, 2022

Atwood Water Heater Will not Ignite or Stay Lit

I'm having a problem with my Atwood water heater. It attempts to ignite, but then fails. I've replaced the TSTAT, ECO, thermo fuse (circled in green). You can see and hear the spark when it's attem...
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enblethen
Nomad
Jun 23, 2022
Start by checking the ground on the gas valve. It is hidden behind the mounting bracket.
Check continuity on the TWO gas valve coils. They should read the same resistance.
I don't care much for the wires at the circuit board being so tightly twisted.
Forgot ask does your other appliances work OK?

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