Top 20 Fasco Bradford White Hot Water Heater Exhaust Draft Inducer Blower # 239-42133-00 Questions & Answers

here's what Bradford White lists.... Burner Will Not Ignite REASON REMEDY Excess primary air Adjust air shutter to reduce air supply -- if supplied No gas Check with utility Dirt in main burner orifice Clean orifice -- check for source of dirt and eliminate Dirt in gas lines Notify utility -- install dirt trap in gas line Venturi clogged Clean -- check for source of trouble and correct Pilot line clogged Clean -- check for source of trouble and correct Main burner line clogged Clean -- check for source of trouble and correct Defective thermocouple lead Replace with new thermocouple lead Defective thermostat Replace Defective magnetic valve Replace entire control Thermostat set too low Turn temperature knob to desired temperature Heater installed in confined space Provide ventilation by use of louvers in wall or door time for a service tech.

If you take your pipe off the hot side of the water heater, there is a check valve in the pipe that is stubbed up. They vary in style, usually it is like a marble and it gets stuck. It is easier to replace the stub with a brass nipple and put the dielectric fitting back on it.

Sounds like a lack of intake air for combustion.

As soon as you pull out the anode rod(and not put it back) the walls of the tank will begin to rust. The sacrificial anode is there for a reason. If it's eaten away, replace it. If it's totally gone, the tank has been being attacked for a while and might be due for replacement.

If it has no oil ports, replace the motor

This could be caused by a defective thermocouple,gas valve, limit switch, clogged spud or anything else. More information is needed. Gas equipment should not be serviced by novices. Save your life and property. Hire a professional!

1) First suspects include Honeywell icon gas control valve, loose-or-bad wiring, and dirty burner parts.

2) MITW50L6CX10 blower number is 239-39785-00. Blower is working, but communication between blower and gas control valve are suspect.
Water heater has 6 year warranty
Water heater was manufactured January 1999.
http://www.bradfordwhite.com/findaserial.asp

3) Typical service manuals for M-1-TW-50 TTW series show how to test and replace Icon gas control.
Multimeter is required for testing.
Also shows how to clean burner parts and combustion chamber and air intake to catch up on regular maintenance.
http://www.bradfordwhite.com/images/shared/pdfs/manuals/46238-A.pdf
http://www.bradfordwhite.com/documentation/residential/gas.asp

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Water heater is not identified and gas valve is not known.
Review options below:

1) Add a comment and describe what gas control valve is on the water heater, and model number from label on side of unit. Include what you have tried so far.

2) Try unplugging water heater and see if water heater resets.
Disconnect blower from gas valve, then plug blower in to see it it operates.
This will eliminate or include blower as suspect.

3) Open following link to download service and product manuals to help troubleshoot exact model.
http://www.bradfordwhite.com/documentation/residential/gas.asp

4) Open following link to identify gas valve.
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-adjust-temperature-on-water-heater.html#intelli

You can but a insulated blanket on it to help with the sweating. Most major hardware stores should have them or be able to order one for the size of water heater you have.

Contact Bradford White and ask which blower is correct:
http://www.bradfordwhite.com/supportserv.asp

Get model number and serial number from label located on side of tank.
This information will help BW find exact information for your product.

No the top thermostat is the first place I would start to replace. They run about 14.00 more than likely it isn't controling right. Turn power supply to water heater off and replace thermostat.

If you was getting scalding hot and then turning cold without tripping the thermostat it would be the top element working and the bottom one bad.
Bottom element good it will give you luke warm water for a while then gradually turn cold because it's heating the bottom of the tank.

Hope this will help you out.

Your blower should run from before the heater lights until after it has shut off. Even if you're not using water, it will cool, and the heater will have to light to maintain temperature.

yes you can get a universal one at any hardware store[about 15$]. shut off cold valve at top of tank and drain tank through drain at bottom of tank.you only need to drain enough to get the water level below the t&p valve. you should use dope and teflon on the new threads of the valve to ensure no leaks. a big cresent wrench or pipe wrench will work to unscrew the valve in a counterclockwise direction

are you getting spark out of it? when you click it can you see a small electric spark? if you see it spark, then the thermocouple will probably need replacing

Sounds like you're not getting enough combustion air.
If you have a draft motor or blower make sure it is running.

If the blower will not run, then the unit will not fire up due to a safety hazard. If it is a capacitor start motor, then you may have to replace the capacitor, otherwise you will have to install a new blower motor. Hope this helps

You have a safety valve which is made to relieve pressure in the hot water heater in case it overheats. It may have developed a leak. Sometime you can lift up the valve and close it again a few times and it will reseal otherwise replace it. It's on the top of the heater with a small lever. Usually made of brass.

Hello check the temperature control knob setting. try turning it up.

This needs replaced. You can find the parts at your local hardware store.

Check
1 that the pump is working.
2 the overheat thermostat is ok