Rv Gas Water Heater Won T Stay Lit

Troubleshooting atwood gc10a 4e gas burner that won t ignite.

Rv gas water heater won t stay lit.

This is a question from a reader to chris dougherty certified rv technician when he was our technical editor dear chris my automatic ignition hot water heater in our motor home ignites but won t stay on. Pilot light issues are some of the most common problems experienced with gas water heaters. This control is part of the gas valve assembly and normally has a dial that will allow for temperature adjustment and will also have a probe that monitors the water temperature. First things first you should check that gas is coming through to your appliances.

Does the atwood rv water heater at96110 include the 6 gallon tank. If your gas water heater doesn t stay lit you may have a defective control thermostat. The pilot light in your hot water heater does more than simply ignite the gas. To help you get your water heater system back up and running like new rv maintenance and repair expert dave solberg walks you through a quick inspection and explanation of each component.

Don dear don this is a result of the control. The gas supply to the pilot assembly is controlled by this valve. It tries several times and then quits. Troubleshooting atwood water heater where pilot light won t stay lit.

How to diagnose your water heater s issue. Does atwood water heater with auto pilot ga6 7e allow for manual relight as backup.