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  • 2Charlie
    New Member
    • Aug 2011
    • 9

    #1

    Water heater keeps dying

    I have a tank storage water heater that the burner keeps going out. It seems to me that the blower or vacuum on top of the tank is on 24/7. If I turn it off and reignite the pilot then it works again. Any suggestion is much appreciated.
  • Redwood
    Journeyman
    • Feb 2009
    • 512

    #2
    There could be a variety of reasons why this is happening that need to be troubleshot to determine the cause.

    Can you supply the brand and model #?
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    • 2Charlie
      New Member
      • Aug 2011
      • 9

      #3
      Thanks for the help. I'll try to get the make and model. The tank was recently wrapped for insulation so I'll see what I can do.

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      • Redwood
        Journeyman
        • Feb 2009
        • 512

        #4
        Take the wrap right back off for now. It is probably blocking the air flow into the combustion chamber.

        Did your problems start immediately after it was wrapped?
        I stayed at a Holiday Inn Express last night.
        Now I can Plumb!

        For great information on the history of sanitary sewers including the use of Redwood Pipe
        Visit http://www.sewerhistory.org/
        Did you know some Redwood Pipe is still in service today.

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