I have a 5yr old AO Smith. I've seen other tutorials which say to remove the wrap around air filter to wash it in the sink. Once removed, you can use a plastic brush to brush under the water heater to clear the possibly clogged filter tray near the flame guard. Then, you reapply the air filter back. But I'm not so sure my air filter can be removed. Its hard to see with the drip pan along the edge.
Great info. I can see dust around mine but I’m having trouble getting to it. My unit is on the 2nd floor and sits in a basin. Any tips on how to get a brush or vacuum to it or a good product to buy that would help?
There are some angled vacuum attachments that may be useful. The basins do make it difficult to clean the filter. Worst case scenario make your own attachment with pvc pipe, then tape it to your vacuum hose.
I had no idea there was an air filter on my water heater. What other things was I supposed to learn about home maintenance that I didn't? Are you going to tell me the furnace has an air filter I'm supposed to clean too?! 🙃
Hard to know for sure, a dirty filter will stop proper venting. Meaning you will smell it. However a plugged vent pipe will act the same way. The entire venting system needs to be checked.
Thank god for people like you Detroit diy! Thanks for all the info
Thank you!!! Finally a video that has my exact set up. Thank you for doing these videos :)
Thank you. Got my waterheater back up and running!
Glad I could help.
Thanks for the info. Simple and concise
This was super helpful, I did not know about resetting the thermal switch and that did the trick!
I followed my repair guy how he did it
Thank you for this video. I just got my water heater running again because of it. My vent was clogged and my switch was tripped.
Thank You!!! Your help was so appreciated. Darn tiny button. I would have never noticed it. ❤❤❤
You are doing a lot of GOOD! Thank you.
I have a 5yr old AO Smith. I've seen other tutorials which say to remove the wrap around air filter to wash it in the sink. Once removed, you can use a plastic brush to brush under the water heater to clear the possibly clogged filter tray near the flame guard. Then, you reapply the air filter back. But I'm not so sure my air filter can be removed. Its hard to see with the drip pan along the edge.
Yes
Just found out about a air filter thingy so my assumption about the hot water thing was right. Why don't rentals come with user manuals 😭
I have water heater like yours but it has water pan underneath it how do i clean out my water filter?
What the heck! Why not show us how to clean the dang filter?🤦🏻♂️
Great info. I can see dust around mine but I’m having trouble getting to it. My unit is on the 2nd floor and sits in a basin. Any tips on how to get a brush or vacuum to it or a good product to buy that would help?
There are some angled vacuum attachments that may be useful. The basins do make it difficult to clean the filter. Worst case scenario make your own attachment with pvc pipe, then tape it to your vacuum hose.
@@detroitdiythank you. I did find a flexible attachment for under a refrigerator. I’ve ordered that from Amazon and I’ll see if that helps me.
My Rheen Gas water Heater has no legs an sits on the floor
I had no idea there was an air filter on my water heater. What other things was I supposed to learn about home maintenance that I didn't? Are you going to tell me the furnace has an air filter I'm supposed to clean too?! 🙃
Hahahaha
Are you related to Dan Dierdorf?
I haven't been ask that question in quite some time. Yes he is a second cousin. Unfortunately I have never met him.
do you need to remove the filter from the heater before vaccuming?
No, you can't remove it without lifting the heater.
If you don’t clean the filter and try to relight it was getting a burning smell from my heater or can the smell be something else
Hard to know for sure, a dirty filter will stop proper venting. Meaning you will smell it. However a plugged vent pipe will act the same way. The entire venting system needs to be checked.