American Water Heater Thermal Switch Reset

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American water heater thermal switch reset.

Press the small reset button in the center of the thermal switch. You reset the electric water heater reset button by pushing that red button. If so push that reset button as well. Ensure nothing is stored on top of the appliance.

The temperature sensing button. Shuts off the gas supply to the water heater s burner and pilot preventing re ignition of any remaining flammable vapors in the area. Your water heater reset button is a safety device that shuts off power to your water heater when the water temperature inside it exceeds 180 degrees fahrenheit. Where to buy american water heaters are available through licensed plumbing contractors nationwide.

When your gas water heater. This will disable the water heater until the system is reset. Look along the bottom of the water heater. There may also be a lower thermostat reset button on the water heater.

Reset the thermal switch the thermal switch can trip if the water heater is not getting enough air. The reset button is also sometimes referred to as the eco emergency cut off switch or high limit safety thermostat switch. The hot water heater reset is actually a high limit safety thermostat switch that disconnects the power to the water heater if the water exceeds a preset temperature. 2 years later it s starting all over.

The thermal switch keeps blowing. Check the draft hood at the top of the water heater for obstructions. Make sure nothing blocks the air vents cut in the side of. If the button is lit up it means the switch tripped and needs to be reset.

Not following these instructions and or an inadequate air supply can cause the flame guard safety system to disable the water heater.