BEFORE a gas water heater
To service a gas water heater, is the first step to turn off gas, shut-off valve on the line in the gas line. When you close the valve is treated in a line perpendicular to the tube. After closing the gas off for 5 or 10 minutes waiting for the exhaust gases in and around the hot water to evacuate. Natural gas and propane gas have a chicken and smell. The smell is added to the gas connectionWe willingly embrace their presence and warn of a gas leak, when the odor is present.
The light does not stay Lit
Remove the outer cover cover cover and inner cover. The inside cover is a cover of galvanized steel, which is not normally held in place with mounting brackets mechanic. The panel covers to prevent the current to remove the pilot. The panel covers must always be present.
After the covers are removed, check the lightThe opening and a gas burner to make sure that there is no dirt or debris clogging them (such as rusted metal parts). If the opening of the electricity and gas burners are clean round, the pilot can not stop the light shines, because the thermocouple. The thermocouple is a safety device that detects the heat from the pilot light. If the thermocouple does not sense heat, will not allow gas to be emitted into the pilot light. The thermocouple is a copper wire that can be seen with the 'The temperature control on the bottom exterior of the water heater, (where is the thermostat). Of the temperature control, it meets the flame of the pilot flame. The thermocouple is inexpensive and easy to replace.
The hot water boiler A smell of rotten eggs
The occurrence of a "rotten egg" odor or black water in hot water lines will be caused by a reaction between the anode rod and the water. The water may be contaminated with bacteria. The anode rod should be replaced.This task must be performed by an installer. Most rods are made of magnesium anode. Ask the installer to install the aluminum. It will take much more time and more than likely going to take the life of water heaters.
If the house has been for a long time and the water was hot water in the tank is left empty, the smell of rotten eggs can be stagnant water, the concentrations of sulfate and / or microorganisms are caused. If this scenario is, first off the incoming water, and let the old waterand fill.
At home inspectors from time to time the problem of smells in empty houses when the boiler is fed and allowed new chlorinated water flows into the tank. After the chlorine evaporates, the bacteria thrive in warm water. This is found more often in homes with well water. (No chlorine added).
The water drip from a brass valve on the tank. (Temperature and exhaust valve)
The importance of temperature and pressure of the valve is the most common means of T & P valve. Each waterHeating, gas or electric, should T & P valve This is a safety device. The T & P valve is the pressure line. The purpose of the valve to relieve excess pressure inside the container. The T & P valve is set to open in the rule or to alleviate, if it exceeds 150 psi or when the temperature exceeds 210 degrees. When the water warms, it expands, causing the pressure. The temperature is controlled by the thermostat. If the thermostat is faulty, andOverheat temperature, the pressure may cause the water heater to explode, which is catastrophic.
If water drips from the T & P valve, check the thermostat when the temperature is too high. Should be set to 120 to 150 degrees. Also, check the temperature of water in a faucet by turning the water into a cup of coffee and put a thermometer in the cup. Check the temperature of the thermostat.
As a security measure: if the water isthe pipe valve heat, leave the house immediately. It 'a good indicator of T & P valve is defective, and the boiler could explode. The explosion of a water heater has been likened to an explosion of dynamite. Plumbers, if these conditions are met ..
Taking care is recommended for T & P valve will be tested every year. A tube should always be worn on T & P valve, leads to be placed on the ground to prevent anyone from ever sprayed within 3 inchesfrom the hot water. To test the valve, lift the lever on the valve to allow water to enter. If the water does not leak, you may have a defective valve T & P and replaced. If the valve leaks after the test, the valve must be replaced.
The water heater is BANGING, popping and rumbling ETC.
This noise can be heard on both electric and gas water heater. The noise is usually caused by hard water deposits from forming in the bottom of the gas water heaterTanks. The sediment in the tank heats up and explodes. It can happen at any age heater for about three years and, in most cases it is obvious the old tanks.
Electric water heaters have the same kind of structure around the heating elements. The replacement of the heating elements have been proposed.
Some sediment will be removed by draining the water heater. Some of the sediment is too large to exit the exhaust pipe of the water heater and isremain inside the tank. This dehydration can be part of routine maintenance to replace the tank. This phenomenon is in my tank, and the knowledge of the problem at hand, I was not too worried, but after listening all the time I finally replaced the water heater. (Most people).
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