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Samspade
12-15-02, 10:24 AM
Sears Powermiser 8 high altitude water heater. Okay, I'm new to natural gas in the mountains.....so, what would cause this natural gas water heater to stop heating my water? No leaks, no pressure release problems, and the gas is still on.:confused:
Sharp Advice
12-15-02, 10:46 AM
Hello Samspade. Welcome to my Gas Appliances forum and our Do-It-Yourself Web Site.
Very generalized and broad question you're asking. There could be any number of reasons why the pilot lite goes out or the water doesn't heat.
Most like the problem is a weak or burned out thermocouple. If this is the case, replacing it should resolve the problem.
This question on water heaters and the common problems associated with the appliance has many recently asked questions on the subject. Read them. Doing so will provide the answers.
Suggestions:
Read the manufacturers online web site for product information, problem solving methods, disassembly, reassembly methods, repair proceedures and instructions, pictorials and schematics, which may be available online.
An excellent source for orginal replacement parts is your local retail appliance parts store. Appliance parts dealers test and carry replacement parts for all appliances. Parts dealers are listed in the phone book under appliances.
Retail parts dealers can also help determine what the possible problem may be. Bring the make, model and serial numbers if you stop in at the store. The info will help to determine the ignition system and possible problem causes.
If you need further assistance, use the REPLY button to add any additional information or questions, etc. Using this method also moves the topic back up to the top of the list automatically.
Check the prior postings, within this forum, on this topic of water heaters and the replies offered. In them you'll find additional information and instructions on how to replace a water heater thermocouples, etc.
To save time, search this forum for topics & subjects on water heater problems. In doing so you'll find the same or similar problem questions already asked. The reply or replies contained within the question will be all of the possible solutions.
The "Search" option is a button way up on this page in the right hand corner in the blue selection. Printing all the pages of prior asked questions pertaining to "Water Heater Problems" or similarly named topics may also help to provide all the possible problem causes and correctional possibilities at one time.
The printing option selection is a blue link provided way below. Scroll down this page and look for the wording "Show Printable Version."
Regards & Good Luck. Web Site Host & Gas Appliances Forum Moderator. Tom_Bart......Company Enterprises.....TCB4U2B2B
Energy Conservation Consultant & Natural Gas Appliance Diagnostics Technician.
Very generalized and broad question you're asking. There could be any number of reasons why the pilot lite goes out or the water doesn't heat.
Most like the problem is a weak or burned out thermocouple. If this is the case, replacing it should resolve the problem.
This question on water heaters and the common problems associated with the appliance has many recently asked questions on the subject. Read them. Doing so will provide the answers.
Suggestions:
Read the manufacturers online web site for product information, problem solving methods, disassembly, reassembly methods, repair proceedures and instructions, pictorials and schematics, which may be available online.
An excellent source for orginal replacement parts is your local retail appliance parts store. Appliance parts dealers test and carry replacement parts for all appliances. Parts dealers are listed in the phone book under appliances.
Retail parts dealers can also help determine what the possible problem may be. Bring the make, model and serial numbers if you stop in at the store. The info will help to determine the ignition system and possible problem causes.
If you need further assistance, use the REPLY button to add any additional information or questions, etc. Using this method also moves the topic back up to the top of the list automatically.
Check the prior postings, within this forum, on this topic of water heaters and the replies offered. In them you'll find additional information and instructions on how to replace a water heater thermocouples, etc.
To save time, search this forum for topics & subjects on water heater problems. In doing so you'll find the same or similar problem questions already asked. The reply or replies contained within the question will be all of the possible solutions.
The "Search" option is a button way up on this page in the right hand corner in the blue selection. Printing all the pages of prior asked questions pertaining to "Water Heater Problems" or similarly named topics may also help to provide all the possible problem causes and correctional possibilities at one time.
The printing option selection is a blue link provided way below. Scroll down this page and look for the wording "Show Printable Version."
Regards & Good Luck. Web Site Host & Gas Appliances Forum Moderator. Tom_Bart......Company Enterprises.....TCB4U2B2B
Energy Conservation Consultant & Natural Gas Appliance Diagnostics Technician.