red light on Atwood water heater
We have an Atwood water heater that has two switches--one for propane and one to turn on the electric element. In between is the red light that tells you your propane did not ignite properly. Okay, t...
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The 'red light' comes on only when a 'fault' occurs......
On propane it will come on IF
Propane fails to ignite/prove flame OR ECO T-stat (high temp) has opened
And on electric IF
ECO T-stat has opened
Sounds like your normal t-stat is not opening when reaching pre-set temp (140*F)
Could be loose/corroded contacts/terminals on normal t-stat or normal t-stat is not making good contact with tank wall
Change out your normal t-stat.
On propane it will come on IF
Propane fails to ignite/prove flame OR ECO T-stat (high temp) has opened
And on electric IF
ECO T-stat has opened
Sounds like your normal t-stat is not opening when reaching pre-set temp (140*F)
Could be loose/corroded contacts/terminals on normal t-stat or normal t-stat is not making good contact with tank wall
Change out your normal t-stat.
