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I have a bradfordwhite water heater and give me a diagnostic of 5 blink and then pause which says faulty thermostat well/ sensor fault. I have replaced it but still the same result

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You replaced the gas control valve thermostat, and still getting same error, then full troubleshoot walk through is needed top-to bottom using the service manual:
http://waterheatertimer.org/pdf/Bradford-white-programmable-water-heater-manual.pdf

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 02, 2008

SOURCE: heater fault

make sure to find the hoses going to the firewall or to the cab from engine, they turn hot, both has to be hot if one is hoter than the other, that means your heater core under the dash is cloged, or the valve controling the flow is not opening, the valve is under the engine compartment, somewhere between the hoses, and
if both hoses turn hot, then you might have a bleen door inoperative blend door controls the cold or heat passege in the cab, try that and i will apreciate your feedback

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 08, 2009

SOURCE: I have just replaced the water pump and thermostat

It sounds as if you may have an air pocket in the system, alot of your saturn and gm vehicles have air bleed on or near the thermostat housing. As you are filling the system you will need to have this bleeder open until a steady stream of coolant comes out.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 14, 2009

SOURCE: dashboard overheat warning light blinks continuously after 5-mi

It is not the thermostat since it only overheat on stop n go situation. Most likely cause is a bad radiator fan. Turn on the AC and see if both the radiator, and the condenser fan works. They should both be working when the AC is turned on. Lets stick to this for now. Let me know what happened. I don't want to confuse you with too many possiblity.

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David Burbee

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  • Posted on Sep 10, 2010

SOURCE: I have a 1997 Ford Taurus right-hand drive

Hello! I am sending two diagrams...#1 is O2 sensor location and #2 is a vacuum diagram...Before you spend a lot of money replacing O2 sensors lets eliminate other possible causes of heater circuit failure...O2's have heater circuits to bring them up to high temperature quickly so the computer (PCM) will have close control...I would suspect poor grounding, or connector contact corrosion...If you have an ohm meter...Set it on the X10 scale...Measure from center of the negative battery post to the chassis (bare metal)...And then to the engine block...Record both readings...Radio Shack sells a no-touch contact cleaner called DEOXIT...Spray a very small amount on all O2 connectors (male and female)...Oxidation is chemically removed...Re-connect...
Check all vacuum lines for broken, cracked, loose or collapsed...Send results....Guru...Saaileraa07bbb.gif


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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 15, 2011

SOURCE: 2005 honda civic heater blowing

could also be the heater core.... has anyone checked that out yet???

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My old tankless naturMy gas water heater Bosch model JSRZ 5-T PG, it is not starting automatic it has magnetic sensor valve in water inlet

The Bosch JSRZ 5-T PG tankless gas water heater may not start automatically because of problems with the magnetic sensor valve, power supply, or control unit/thermostat. Possible troubleshooting steps are:
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  • if the problem continues, seek professional repair service.
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What could be the problem when red ligth is flashing on the hot water tank control?

If its 1 blink every 3 seconds its normal operation.
Otherwise, this is the meaning of the various blinks:

No blinks = no poilet light (not enough power (in millivolts) to keep it lit.
2 flashes = insufficient voltage (in millivolts) to gas valve.
4 flashes = high water temperature (over heat sensor activated.
5 flashes = water temperature sensor failure.
7 flashes = gas control valve / thermostat failure.
8 flashes = Only occurs if the gas control valve or Temperature knob has been turned off And the thermocouple continued to produce electric power.
9 flashes = Combustion chamber temperature sensor open or shorted.
10 flashes = LDO occurrence was detected in the combustion chamber (contaminants).
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Richmond hot water heater light blinks twice the shuts off then twice again the shuts off and keeps doing this

Could be the thermostat is faulty or perhaps the heating element has developed a fault that is overloading and causing something to keep tripping out.

If the heater is modern it could have electronics that are causing problems.
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Water heater blinks 7 times. I don't get any hot water. Model # is MITW4056FBN

Hope this helps..I have also attached a link that may be useful.

No Hot Water
REASON REMEDY No power Check fuses or circuit breaker, replace or reset. Check with utility if necessary Wrong wiring connections at heater terminal Correct according to manufacturer's instructions Leaks around heating elements (1) Tighten element (2) If necessary, clean and replace with new gasket Loose wiring connection Locate loose connections. Clean carefully (remove all oxidation). Reconnect properly Lightning Inspect: (1) fuse (or circuit breaker). (2) Heater elements, and (3) thermostat, replace if necessary, see "grounding instructions" below High voltage Check utility for correction Short Locate short circuit and correct Wrong piping connections Reconnect pipes to proper fittings according to manufacturer's instructions Undersize service wiring Check with utility co. or electrician Improper calibration Replace thermostat Faulty thermostat Replace Faulty thermal cutout Replace Open thermal cutout Reset Top heating element burned out Replace
http://www.bradfordwhite.com/sites/default/files/product_literature/48494-A.pdf
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I need a serial number for the flame sensor. I cannot locate handboodk

-Generally you have to call manufacturer with model and serial number.
http://waterheatertimer.org/Water-heater-manufacturers.html

-However, Rheem, AO Smith, and Bradford White manufacture most water heaters, and each has parts resources.

-AO and Bradford post their resources under manuals.
http://bradfordwhite.com/documentation
http://www.hotwater.com/resources/product-literature/

-While Rheem hides their parts lists on obscure link, hoping that you will call for a service recommendation.
Here is 2011 parts manual for Rheem
http://waterheatertimer.org/pdf/Rheem-Parts-Guide.pdf

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I have a Bradford White water heater (model# MITW50L6LN10) that started making noise yesterday. Tonight when the family got home we started a bath for the kids and surprise surprise no hot water left in...

Probably cheaper to fix existing water heater.
The problem might be the power vent, or the power vent might be short cycling because the gas control valve is bad, or vacuum switch has gone bad.
Call Bradford White and get their recommendation for your specific model.
http://www.bradfordwhite.com/contact.asp
http://www.bradfordwhite.com/supportserv.asp
http://www.bradfordwhite.com/findaserial.asp

Bradford White is very good brand of water heater
Rheem, Richmond, GE are good.
I prefer the AO Smith, American, State, Reliance, Craftmaster. Kenmore, Whirlpool brand since air intake screen is located on bottom of unit and can be inspected and cleaned without removing burner.

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Water oozing from top of my Everhot electric storage system where there is a rubber stopper. Can I fix this myself?

1) Bradford White posts some Operation manuals, and troubleshoot guides for electric tankless units:
1-800-334-3393
http://www.bradfordwhite.com/documentation/residential/electric.asp

2) For gas:
http://www.bradfordwhite.com/documentation/residential/gas_tankless.asp

3) I do not know of a rubber stopper used for plumbing or tankless.

4) Call service technician.

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I have a Bradford White model# MITW50L6CX10, serial# TA4176718-130-131, 48 gal., gas, power vent. The vent is running constantly, and when the burner lights it burns erratically even going all the way out...

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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We have a bradford defender model # MI403S6FBN7. How do we reset it. lost manual

Water heaters are a huge field of knowledge. Problem is not 100% clear.
There is a resettable thermal switch on the combustion door. This switch is round and has two wires that come from gas control valve. Thermal switch trips when combustion parts have not been cleaned and they cause overheated condition, or sensor reads temperatures above 180, or thermal switch has gone bad, or gas control has gone bad.
http://waterheatertimer.org/images/Whirlpool-Resettable-ECO-8.jpg
Add a comment with more information for continued help.

1) Bradford White support:
http://www.bradfordwhite.com/supportserv.asp

2) Bradford white mi403s6fbn is 6-year-warranty 40 gallon tank-type gas water heater with Icon electronic gas valve, and atmospheric venting.
Older models have the dial-type Robert Shaw or White Rodgers gas valve.
Open following link to see age of Bradford White:
http://www.bradfordwhite.com/findaserial.asp

3) Bradford white has 'product manuals' and 'service manuals' on following link:
Product manuals have general information and advisories that people can read about water heaters.
Service manuals are for plumbers and technicians, and do-it-yourselfers for testing and repairing water heaters.
http://www.bradfordwhite.com/documentation/residential/gas.asp

4) Typical manual for your product shows different gas valves, lighting instructions, and advisories, and troubleshoot checklist:
http://www.bradfordwhite.com/images/shared/pdfs/manuals/238-44219-00J.pdf

5) Add a comment with following information if you want specific help with servicing water heater.
What are you trying to reset on the water heater?
What are the symptoms, and what have you noticed, and what have you tried so far?
Which gas valve does your water heater have? Please open typical manual and view images of the three basic gas valves.
When was water heater last serviced and cleaned?
How old is water heater?

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