Comments on: Water Heater Troubleshooting

By: Wayne Pitcher

Wayne Pitcher — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 21:15:13 +0000

when i turn on my hot water the water is of a rusty color . what could be causing this. my hot water heater is oilfired and i think glass lined

By: Rob Rivera

Rob Rivera — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 17:00:23 +0000

I have a 40 gal. HWH gas and the pilot won’t stay on.

By: Ron Race

Ron Race — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:45:33 +0000

I have a 40 gallon electric water heater which I heard a popping noise. I had power at both the upper and lower heating elements and the reset button did NOT trip nor did the breaker. But, no hot water the next day. I changed both heating elements and eclectic boards and hooked them back up the same as before which is the same as on displayed on the box purchased. I have power throughout yet NO hot water. The elements came pre-set at 125 degrees. Any suggestions at all?

By: Andy Brennan

Andy Brennan — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 08:47:44 +0000

my Rheem water heater needs the reset button reset frequently? What is causing this

By: Barb S

Barb S — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:21:33 +0000

I have a Beckett oil fired water heater that was just put in new about a year ago. We noticed no hot water this eve and went down to check. The trip light was flashing and I pushed it to reset. The unit came right back on and began running, but I am not sure if the pilot is still lit. Would it restart if the pilot would have gone out?

Anyone have any ideas why a fairly new unit would suddenly shut off on it’s own? If it restarted when I reset it, should that be OK or is there something more to be concerned with? Any ideas or knowledge would be appreciated!

By: Glenn Arnold

Glenn Arnold — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 22:41:56 +0000

I have a A. O. Smith GCV 40 water heater and during full burn it will shut off, hear click and flame goes out along with pilot. You can relight pilot. Thoughts?