Water Heaters - general question [water heater failure]

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pfeif313
05-18-05, 05:42 PM
just wanted to know if anybody can suggest a good/decent brand for a water heater i have a whirlpool currently and its 2yrs old and went bad on me so just wanted to see what brand i should look for. thx

Ejbogusch
05-19-05, 07:58 AM
A 2 year old whirlpool should still be covered under parts and tank warranty. Why not take advantage of this?
pfeif313
05-19-05, 07:42 PM
i believe its only parts that are still covered which i have done, i need a new buring assembly to get it running again which i'm havin no luck in getting. i'll try calling them again to see though

mbk3
05-19-05, 08:10 PM
May I inquire why you need a new burner assembly. Is this a "FVIR" style water heater?
pfeif313
05-20-05, 05:01 PM
basically i've replaced the thermalcouple, control box and still pilot wont stay lit so i'm guessing the burner or pilot connection is messed up not sure just figured that as a last shot to fix it. its flamlock not sure if thats what your asking
mbk3
05-20-05, 09:17 PM
Well if you have replaced the t'couple and thermostat and the pilot still won't stay on. Hmmm Whirlpool used a thermostat that will only accept a left handed t'couple that has a built in fuse link. Are you sure the t'couple is in the pilot flame and is snuggly tighten into thermostat?