Water Heater Problem
I've seen plenty of reports about water heater problems, but nothing that specifically applies to my problem. I have a 6 gallon Suburban SW6DEL heater. My rig was purchased new in January and I ...
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DarkSkySeeker wrote:DiskDoctr wrote:
Check and see if an insect or dirt is in the tube. Spider webs are troublesome.
More likely if it didn't just stop working, but checking it is "free" ;)
Thanks for the speedy reply.
Isn't the fact that it lights with the wand lighter an indication that there are no webs? Since I do not hear the ignitor sparking, I assume there is another issue than blockage of the tube
Possibly.
I recently had a similar problem with my fridge lighting. Pull the connector for the spark wire and test it like a sparkplug. I used a screwdriver, but I also slipped and got zapped. Not the first time I've been hit and certainly not the worst, LOL!
Here's that thread: https://forums.goodsamclub.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/29325819.cfm
You can see Chris' comments, which should also apply here.
If it lights with a lighter, it's most likely the igniter.
Edit: just re-read to see it goes out after 5 secs. Might be your thermocouple, or the tube is partly clogged and not keeping enough flame and heat on the thermocouple.
Someone with specific info about the DHW should be along shortly, this is very basic advice ;)
