Kitchen Gas Appliances - gas water heater - no hot water
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mkaur
01-24-04, 09:06 AM
Hi!
This morning we have no hot water!
We have a gas water heater - the flame is on but the outlet pipe is cold to touch. We checked all faucets in the house and only cold water comes from the hot water taps.
We also hear a sizzling sound once in a while if we stand next to the heater - the kind of sound if water drips onto a hot surface.... There are no obvious leaks around the heater.
Any ideas what could be happening?
This morning we have no hot water!
We have a gas water heater - the flame is on but the outlet pipe is cold to touch. We checked all faucets in the house and only cold water comes from the hot water taps.
We also hear a sizzling sound once in a while if we stand next to the heater - the kind of sound if water drips onto a hot surface.... There are no obvious leaks around the heater.
Any ideas what could be happening?
Sharp Advice
01-24-04, 09:36 AM
Hello mkaur. Welcome into my Gas Appliances topic.
That sizzling sound may be an early indication of a pin hole leak in the tank. To determine if that is so, trun the thermostat down to it's lowest temperature setting for now.
Remove the decorative outer cover first. Than remove the inner firebox cover. Use caution. The metal may be hot but not likely if the outlet water is cold.
Look inside the firebox from a distance. You are looking for rust spots, rust scales or any such indications of such. If any are present, water is entering the firebox via a pin hole in the tank.
Depending upon the age of the tank, more than 10 years, likely hood is there is an internal water leak in the tank. If the tank is less than 10 years old and you have the warranty to prove such, contact the mfg or a plumbing agent whom does warranty services for the brand.
If no warranty is available or the tank is out of warranty, etc, and rust, scale is evident, time for tank replacement. If no evidence is present, you can move back at arms length, turn up the T Stat to it's highest setting and allow the burner to fireup, if it does.
Shortly there after water dropplets should be visable dropping down onto the burner. If so, the tank will need to be replaced.
If no water dropplets are present after 10 minutes, tanks okay. If the burner does not fire up with T-Stat turned up to the highest setting, the water is cold, pilot light is on,the control is defective.
If that is the case, control replacement is the only option, providing the tank is less than 10 years old. Tank Older? New tank replacement is than the best option, in my opinion.
Be sure the appliance is turned off before attempting any repairs. Always check for gas leaks whenever a repair includes any connection of a gas part, gas line or tubing or gas supply.
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.
Read the prior asked questions in this forum on this topic of water heaters and the replies offered. In them you'll find additional helpful information and advice.
Regards & Good Luck. Sharp Advice
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That sizzling sound may be an early indication of a pin hole leak in the tank. To determine if that is so, trun the thermostat down to it's lowest temperature setting for now.
Remove the decorative outer cover first. Than remove the inner firebox cover. Use caution. The metal may be hot but not likely if the outlet water is cold.
Look inside the firebox from a distance. You are looking for rust spots, rust scales or any such indications of such. If any are present, water is entering the firebox via a pin hole in the tank.
Depending upon the age of the tank, more than 10 years, likely hood is there is an internal water leak in the tank. If the tank is less than 10 years old and you have the warranty to prove such, contact the mfg or a plumbing agent whom does warranty services for the brand.
If no warranty is available or the tank is out of warranty, etc, and rust, scale is evident, time for tank replacement. If no evidence is present, you can move back at arms length, turn up the T Stat to it's highest setting and allow the burner to fireup, if it does.
Shortly there after water dropplets should be visable dropping down onto the burner. If so, the tank will need to be replaced.
If no water dropplets are present after 10 minutes, tanks okay. If the burner does not fire up with T-Stat turned up to the highest setting, the water is cold, pilot light is on,the control is defective.
If that is the case, control replacement is the only option, providing the tank is less than 10 years old. Tank Older? New tank replacement is than the best option, in my opinion.
Be sure the appliance is turned off before attempting any repairs. Always check for gas leaks whenever a repair includes any connection of a gas part, gas line or tubing or gas supply.
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.
Read the prior asked questions in this forum on this topic of water heaters and the replies offered. In them you'll find additional helpful information and advice.
Regards & Good Luck. Sharp Advice
TCB4U2B2B Company Enterprises. Business Management Service.
Web Site Host, Gas Appliances Topic Moderator & Multiple Forums Moderator. Energy Conservation Consultant & Natural Gas Appliance Diagnostics Technician.
Personal Reminder:
Buckle Up & Drive Safely.
"The Life You Save, May Be Your Own."