When to replace AO Smith water heater parts?
You can find AO Smith replacement parts anytime your water heater needs repairs, from commonly replaced parts like spark ignition switches and thermocouples to more complicated repairs that include changing the gas valve. Is the water too hot or too cold, leaking from the bottom of the tank?
Why does my A.O.Smith water heater keep turning off?
We have owned our A.O. Smith gas water heater for almost 6 years, which was reaching the end of its warranty from the manufacturer. Over the past six months or so we’ve been having problems with the hot water heater turning off at random, which was later contributed someone or something bumping the wire to the control unit.
How to replace a gas control valve on a hot water heater?
1. First thing you’ll want to do is unplug the unit and for good measure, turn off the power switch. Next shut off the gas to the hot water heater, it should be a quarter turn valve somewhere upstream on the gas line going to the unit. Lastly turn the water shut-off off.
Where is the quarter turn valve on a hot water heater?
Next shut off the gas to the hot water heater, it should be a quarter turn valve somewhere upstream on the gas line going to the unit. Lastly turn the water shut-off off. This should be located directly above the tank on the water inlet, if one cannot be found, you can also turn off the water for your entire home, if needed.
When is it time to replace AO Smith water heater?
Water Heaters is currently serving Long Island, New York and surrounding areas. If you are in New York and are looking for a new AO Smith water heater or need a replacement for a water heater that served you well, contact Waterheaters.com today!
How do you replace a gas control valve on a water heater?
Take the original valve with you to the hardware or gas supply store to get a matching replacement. Reconnect the new valve in reverse order. If you do not detect gas or a rotten egg odor, relight the pilot and verify that the water heater is working properly. Newer models may have wires connected to the gas control valve.
We have owned our A.O. Smith gas water heater for almost 6 years, which was reaching the end of its warranty from the manufacturer. Over the past six months or so we’ve been having problems with the hot water heater turning off at random, which was later contributed someone or something bumping the wire to the control unit.
Do you have to replace the gas limiter on a water heater?
Once a heat limiter has been tripped, it must be replaced. However, replacing the heat limiter may not correct the original problem. Even though the limiter can be replaced, it probably indicates a failure in the thermostat or gas control valve as well.
