Atwood water heater won't shut off
I have searched the net. Others have had the problem, but no solutions posted. The thermostat has been replace twice. This is an 8 year old, 6 gallon gas model. It runs until manually shut off--wa...
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Just guessing model?
On the wiring
service manual
Have to ask, thermostat ECO replaced twice- either instance did replacement work?
Positive contact to tank would also be my first verification. If you unplug wire(s) to valve from tstat/eco after it reaches temp(& should shut off) does it?. As you are able to manually turn off, I'm 'guessing' though its not the valve/solenoids sticking once powered on.
As mentioned power has to go thru even if there is another issue. Remove the thermal buttons and test outside. Simple hair dryer would bring to temp pretty quick. Meter to see if continuity breaks (or jury rig as inline switch on low voltage light or something).
On the wiring
service manual
Have to ask, thermostat ECO replaced twice- either instance did replacement work?
Positive contact to tank would also be my first verification. If you unplug wire(s) to valve from tstat/eco after it reaches temp(& should shut off) does it?. As you are able to manually turn off, I'm 'guessing' though its not the valve/solenoids sticking once powered on.
As mentioned power has to go thru even if there is another issue. Remove the thermal buttons and test outside. Simple hair dryer would bring to temp pretty quick. Meter to see if continuity breaks (or jury rig as inline switch on low voltage light or something).
