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Atwood LP Gas Water Heater Troubleshooting

Atwood LP Gas Water Heater Troubleshooting

Since you’re reading this, it’s likely that you own an RV fitted with different kinds of Atwood branded…

Aug 19, 2020

Since you’re reading this, it’s likely that you own an RV fitted with different kinds of Atwood branded equipment. It’s always handy to know DIY troubleshooting and repairs of the various components of your recreational vehicle (RV) or campervan, especially when you’re on the road or campsite on your own, and help is miles away. Here’s a very straightforward guide to troubleshooting your Atwood LP gas water heater.

Atwood LP Gas Water Heater Troubleshooting

1. Prepare Your Tools
These are the things you’ll need:

2. Identify the Problem(s)
Your water heater will have different kinds of issues. It could be pilot outage, poor ignition, lack of heated water, or bad smell. It’s important to understand the underlying problem in order to know how to solve it.

9. Troubleshoot Rotten Egg Problem.
The rotten egg smell aka hydrogen sulfide or sulfur water, comes from the reaction between the hydrogen in the tank and sulfur in the water. To solve this, you’ll need to flush water heating system.

Always refer to the manual when troubleshooting, so you’ll know the best replacement parts to use, where to buy them, and how best to take care of your water heater.

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