Atwood RV Water Heater Thermostat Troubleshooting & Repair Tips
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- Опубліковано 7 жов 2012
- Troubleshooting and repair tips for the Atwood Water Heater Thermostat in your RV or camper.
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Thank you so much, this was a $15.00 fix after trouble shooting hot water heater . Easy to follow instructions saved me a service call to the campground.
Thank you! Problem: Gas ignites but shuts off after about 40 seconds. It worked fine just 2 weeks ago.
I had already replaced the igniter, but that didn't help. Because of your video I learned about the ECO and thermostat connections. I reasoned that it might shut off if it thought the water was already hot enough.
I unplugged the connectors going to the ECO and T-Stat units and reconnected them and it fixed my problem! I'm guessing there was some corrosion on the connectors.
This is EXACTLY what I was looking for. I already knew the problem, just wanted to know how to install thermostat and ECO. Perfect video. Thanks Bugsmacker.
Can I do this with the power on??
Excellent. So glad I found this video. I just broke off the tab on the eco while cleaning it (pilot light not lighting at wall switch but heater works on electric). I thought I was going to have to take the entire front off to get the Eco out. Thanks for posting this. Brian
Thank you for making this video. I've read several troubleshooting sheets, but without the visual aid to locate what is being referenced, things are not so simple. You saved the day!
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Well done! Loved the schematic and the thorough step-by-step instruction.Thumbs up!
Thank you for this great video, you save my life, I don't have hot water for about a month, but now I know what is the problem and fix it by myself.
Simple, complete, good tips, clear video, well explained with subtle quiet background music. Nicely done. Thank you.
Thank you, Alek
Thank you!!! I was able to fix my hotwater heater myself. Being a single mother I can't afford to pay anyone to make repairs. I've learned so much from UA-cam. I'm UA-cam certified electrician lol
The joke in my family is "I attended You Tube University".😉
I tried looking at other videos for this topic. They all were very vague. By watching your video it was made easy, Thank you.
An excellent video! To the point and easy to follow. Thank You!
THANK YOU for saying "water heater", not "hot water heater"!! George Carlin pointed out this redundancy decades ago!
Glad I didn't make that mistake.
Amen!
Triedb the first thing you mentioned. It worked, great. Loose connector on the thermostat. Thanks.
Mac Plumber to be
THANK YOU, everything I needed to know.
Thanks for the video. It was very easy to fix my bad thermofuse with your video.
Thank you Bugsmacker this fixed my problem!
Very good and info.
No yakin and fumbleing.
Nice you speak clearly and slow enough every detail , shown ....thank you
Thank you for the kind words, Kim.
Awesome, thank you for posting.
Thank you for the video. I replaced both the thermostats and the cutoff fuse. The water is now HOLY CR@P hot!. I did notice that I have no visible light on my particular model. I don't see anything on mine that looked like your light. Mine is a 2015 unit so maybe they saved money by getting rid of the 30 cent light. Thank you again from SW Florida.
Glad to be of help.
Thank you for this.
At 1:04 ' "Use a meter to check the fuse and replace if necessary". Presumably the meter shows an infinite resistance (open circuit) for a bad fuse, but it's so much clearer if you actually spell this out so we don't have to assume anything.
Another possibility is zero resistance, a short circuit. Have to assume that this indicates a bad sensor as well.
@@projet2907 You need to learn the difference between "suppose" and "supposed." You should have written "What is it supposED to show . . ." It's basic English.
Christian de Quincey Really? What kind of comment is that?
Best video on here to change the thermostat. Thank you
This video was very informative and very helpful, Thank you.
Glad it was helpful, Anthony.
FYI! The brown wire with the thermal fuse was put back on wrong! The thermal fuse is supposed to be bent so it is over the burn chamber. You have it backwards. It's a safety feature incase flames come out of the burn chamber and produce too much heat, it will melt the thermal fuse and kill power.
Great Video!
Thanks
Thanks for the video. After your explanation of how it all works I was able to find the problem. Just corroded connections.
Glad it was a quick fix for you.
I'll try not to be long winded, but THANK YOU! Finally, a video that actually explains and shows how to do something and how it works. Very thorough and beneficial.
Outstanding presentation. Thanks!
Thanks, Daniel
The video is very helpful.
Thanks .. got a New thermal cut off fuse and thermostat today and installed myself
Problem solved 10 min fix
THANKS!!!!!!!!!
does the light on the circuit board stay lit the entire time that you have the your hot water turned on either by electric power or by propane power?
THIS IS HELPING ME AT MY SHOP TOO!
So glad you find my video useful.
When you put in the ECO Thermostats sensors in how do you know if connectors is correct right or left? doesn't say top
Great tips. When my water heater lights I also get flames from the air vents slots between the solenoid valve and the spark probe.
I am replacing my Atwood 6 gallon hot water tank. What special tool is needed to install new metal combustion retaining rings?
If the light doesn't come on at all when toggling is that good or bad? My hot water speed working this morning and I'm trouble shooting. Thanks.
Very informative over all, but wonder is there a way to tell which is ECO and which is Thermostat as they came loose in my kit. I'm assuming that the ECO is the 180F and the Thermostat is the 140F cut off. I also noted that my brown wires on the Thermostat were backwards to the orientation you showed. I assume that it makes no difference since there seems to be no set orientation for either sensor. Am I assuming correctly?
The blade for the ECO is slightly larger then the one for the Thermostat. So the plug for the Thermostat will not fit the ECO.
@@tonys4250 lol I wrestled with this the other day and realized der da der, there different sizes!
How about a video on Atwood tankless water heater? They come with a dial. What should this be set at? At what point should I see the burners turn on and off?
I replaced both the ECO and thermostat and heater worked fine. I would turn on the water heater to shower and then turn it off. Wife turned it on and forgot to turn it off. I checked the ECO and thermostat and they both were open with a ohm meter so I replaced them again. Now it has done the same thing again after being left on overnight. Any suggestions?
My water does not get hot when on electric only with gas, its a newer model atwood on a 2018 heartland, its a real pain in the ass getting it in for warranty work, rather just fix it myself, any help you can give me on this would be much appreciated.
Question, how do I check the condition of the circuit, when it is calling for heat, if I don't have that red light? The part of the video where you show to crimp the connectors, the gasket covering the thermostat and the EOC has disappeared then reappears. Neat magic trick.
I just purchased a 2006 Fema Cavalier camper. I have the power connected to the camper. Your vedio is very helpfull. I can not locate an on off switch inside the camper. I do not have a battery. Do I need a battery connnected for the hot water heater?
Thanks very helpful God bless
How did you test the parts you replaced? And why did you put on the protective cover before connecting wire then remove cover to install wires ?
Ty guys
I left the electric switch on on my 17 Thor Challenger 37TB with a Atwood water heater. Works on gas, not on electric, i am thinking the element burned out. What do you think, whrre should i start troubleshooting
Good educational video
You will have to watch other videos for more information, this is a good piece of the information needed.
So if they go back could it make it stay one as well? Mine is just lit and stays on, I have a falt light on my panel in side the camper . It gets so hot that the blow off starts to leak. So I just been leaving it off.
I was wondering why you assumed the sensors were bad when you wiggled the wire the light came on? Also would you first ohm test the sensors before replacing them? Seems you replaced sensors when all it was, was a bad connection sense when you moved the wire the light CAME ON ?
We have an Atwood water heater we change the circuit board and the thermostat and the gas will not shut off?
Thank you
i have a 1992 wilderness with an atwood waterheater i think the gas control/thermostat needs to be replaced,is this soomthing i can do myself?
My heater is too hot. The water is scalding hot and the emergency relief valve opens slightly sometimes and drains water to the ground. Someone has pulled the insulating tape on the ECO and T-Stat lose and the T-Stat seems loose in the clips, What is the part number and source for replace ECO and T--Stat sensors?
Thanks
Thanks Bug Smacker! My Atwood RV water heater used to work on Electric and gas and now only works on gas. Do you know why? It is 12 years old and now the gas comes on and lites, but in 2 seconds goes out, lites again and goes out again, and then the red light comes on. I checked the ECO T'Stat and the flat lug on left switch ) broke off in the plastic connector (2 red wires). So I soldered it back on to the terminal of the switch and that worked. But when gas lites it still goes out. Another camper told me that I should blow out the soot from the burner. How do I do that? I used can of compressed air and blew down the gas tube and the heater began to work, but it has trouble each time it tries to start. Can you give me some advice? Also, why is not working on electric?
Michael, I would begin with replacing your Thermostat. Check your manual but this may be the one you need amzn.to/2ShwAgj
one additional comment:
I did run the three burner gas range. for the second time and it did sputter for about 4 or 5 seconds, so there was air in the system even though I lit the range about aweek ago, when I started trying to light the water heater.
I have a GC6A-6 atwood hater heater how can I check to make sure my gas/control thermostate is working right?the video that I am watching is my waterheater.
Mine heats up really hot then lights up the problem light on the inside and doesn't heat after that so I'm going to replace the thermostat tomorrow. Thanks
My hot water heater, Atwood, heats the water electrically and with LPG. My issue is that the water gets hot and the system will not cut off. I noticed this when using electricity and I smelled “electrical burning”. I turned on the gas and it never turned off. What should I be looking at?
No water is coming thru pop off relief valve why might that be? Can't seem to see the bypass valves in this area. Also my system is missing the LED on the deal on the board
I have one where it ignites and then shuts off. The igniter light on the computer keeps flickering when the burn ignites . Stays lite for 15 secs.
I'm running mine on electricity. The water heater works fine but after getting up to temperature it'll shut off and the light on the switch comes on (lockout condition?) I've replaced that thermo wire with no luck. If I let it sit or use the hot water I can flip the switch again and it'll work. That is until it gets up to temp then it'll lockout again. Any ideas?
My Atwood RV water heater works with electricity but not gas. What could be wrong?
My electric heater doesn't work. Only my propane side? I dont know what to do!
Will this work if I have no hot water on electric
Hot water heater works on propane but not electrical what to do
What would cause the pop off valve on the hot water heater to leak some appears to be getting to hot?
This is my problem.
My guess is that the thermostat is not turning the flame off. For $15 I'm going to try changing it to see if that fixes my problem of water overheating and coming out the overpressure safety valve
How often should the propane fire/cycle on to maintain water temp on a 6 gallon tank? Mine fires up about every 2.5 minutes, sometimes less, and runs for 15 seconds. Seems odd....like a short cycle. Outside temps are only min the mid 50s F. Any help or direction would be greatly appreciated!
Kent Piatt
Kent Piatt hay my brand new cameper is doing the same thing . Did u find a fix ?!?
the switch in under the counter to the right of the range. No you do not need a battery. The voltage comes from a converter in the ckt board.
Nope, mine is on the wall to the right of the sink 😁
This is the water heater I have it won’t heat with gas or electric any ideas
I have the same heater...mine works on electric but when I try gas it just keeps trying to ignight but won't light...I've cleaned tubes....any ideas....control? gas valve? thanks
Try reading the correct section of this PDF file: manuals.adventurerv.net/Atwood-Water-Heater-Service.pdf Start by making sure the electronic igniter is gapped right and aimed correctly and the tubes are clear of bugs and aligned right.
I did everything you did. still not working. Replaced the circuit board, relay, element and thermol cut off. now im getting a high pitch buzz and still no hot water on the electric side. Any advice?
No. Once the winter hit I winterized it and gave up till spring. Still no idea. Compleatly replaced every part of the hot water heater in our Holiday Rambler, Savoy. Sorry I can't be any help. I am thinking maybe there is a reset button I don't know about.
I have a problem turning the water heater from inside, I cant find the water heater switch. Can you tell me the exact location please. There is nothing where the stove and kitchen sink is. Where else can i find it ? Thanks.
+juancarloslax I have had RV's that are located in different locations. Most newer ones are located by the water and waste indicators. Others have been on the lower bunk wall on the bottom bunk. There is most often a switch with a red light. When turned on the red light will illuminate until the water heater is on. I hope this helps!
If my inside water heater switch light turns on for about 4 seconds and then turns off? But outside the flame is good and the heater is heating the water properly. What could be the diagnosis? Hot water is not the problem. Just the inside switch red light turns off after 4 seconds, but the water heater is still heating. Thanks
the red light is only the propane electric igniter, just my experience.
Where do I find the parts
My hot water STOPPED flowing! No idea why. Completely drained the tank and water started flowing again. Ignited the propane and heard a clicking sound one minute later no water flow again. ANY IDEAS?
I found out today, the job is much more difficult when some previous BOZO flattens the tabs the hold these sensors in place. Not a good plan at all, they are a permanent part of the water heater frame.
I changed thermostat, eco and element and still get luke warm water, with occasional burst of hot water at bathroom sink which is above tank, What could be the problem? Valve blockage?
ps the red light in the inner panel isn't lit but there is hot water when I open pressure release valve so water is getting hot just not to outlets
Ron Alan check your outdoor shower and see if the water is mixed also check and make sure you're not by past at the water heater like when you winterize
@@groundthing2130 the answer wasn't in the video,it was in this comment. Thanks
I replaced the sensors and the hot water heater comes on but I still have =no hot water.
What gives?
My h20 heater is similar to the one in the video. It is in a 1998 Itasca. It fires and heats but does not shut off. After watching your video I'm thinking thermostat??
What was your solution?
What was your solution?
tina shipman
HI tina. I checked all the connections and before getting at it as shown by this video I turned it on and waited to see if it would perform properly and it did. The reason why it was'nt shutting off is I was not giving it enough time (in my mind) to heat the water in the tank. It shut off; no over heated water was being let out of the emergency pressure release and the water was hot. problem solved: patience.
I have hot water just cant get to the sinks or tub
I have a 2002 jWinnebago Brave 32V. I am second owner. it has an Atwood heater, date says 5/23/2013. It looks like it never fired. I have filled the water tank. Turned on the water heater switch, Nothing happens. Is there a fuse in this water heater system. .R. Hardy
Finally I found the Bypass switch was in the wrong position. The lever was attached in the wrong position either at the factory or by some one removing the toggle switch an replacing it in the wrong position. If so remove the toggle switch and place in the correct position.
I've got hot water at the heater. But zero hot water at all of the faucets. Any idea what could be causing it?
Vanilla Gorilla the bypass valve on the back of your water heater, it sounds like it is closed!
Jacob Cronan I'll see if I can locate it then. Thanks brother
Vanilla Gorilla it usually gets left closed when you winterize the water heater! Common mistake!
will clip 3 time smell gas won't start wat is the problem new thermostat
My water heater won't work on 120V, but works on
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my heater heats the water up to temp but then a red light comes on above the switch and will not maintain the heat. shuts down. could this be thermostat?
Same problem here I replace the thermostat thinking I measured a problem with a DVM but that's not it. The water heats up but then fails when it try's to reheat the water
Dale Gerber, I have the same problem. Did you figure out what it was in the end?
Dale, were you able to resolve the red light issue with your rv water heater?
@@heybooitsme6016 Yes, I replaced the little brain thingy. then traded in the trailer
Uh...not every Atwood water heater has a "light" that turns on when there is a call for heat
Neither does mine...😐🙂😜
Funny how you skipped over the hellish nightmare about trying to get the tabs, the springs and the plastic support collar all under the tabs they’re supposed to go under
where in my 2006 Fleetwood pioneer is my water heater switch
Hot water heater wont shut off autiomatically
Checked my Atwood, there’s gas out and the electric noise come out but no start. Check the spark probe , sand it and put it back, looks like the distance between 2 probes is a little far, bend more and it start the gas. Another possible reason no ignition.
Well, this video certainly was more helpful. Thank you for explaining this. I did something to my water heater which I , hmm, don't think should have done. Being a newbie, I went and turned on the switch for the hot water inside the bathroom, only for a moment out of curiosity. Then I heard a "small explosion". There was no water in the heater, so I have no idea what mistake I may have done. Your educated guess before I get this serviced? Yes, I wasn't feeling too brilliant that day. P.S. The trailer was using electric only.
No troubleshooting tips here....
Yeah I was noticing that. Wondering how to test sensors with multimeter.