GrodymanExplorerOct 06, 2013Water Heater Broke?One of kids accidentally turned water heater on and I got weird smell and soot from the burner. I have not experienced this before. Any clues? Gman
Old-BiscuitExplorer IIIOct 06, 2013Has it been awhile since being used?Spider webs/critter nests etc. inside combustion chamber will cause sooting and smell funny.So....does it work now.IF not be more specific on what it is doing and not doing.Also Brand/Model really helps
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