The water will not heat up. How can I trouble

Hey James,,
There is a couple reasons... the heater controls have quit working, the upper and lower heating elements have gone bad,,, the water heater breaker has tripped,,, Most newer units have a electronic pad the gives you codes as to whats wrong...mine has little flashing lights..
.If you can't trouble shoot, you need to get a qualified electrician to look at it... ask one of your neighbors if they know how..
This is a little deeper.. http://www.ragsdaleair.com/blog/3-common-water-heater-problems-that-make-your-hot-water-not-hot-enough-4

Electric Blend door.....notorious for going bad on the Tauruses. It's in front of the floor console. don-ohio

Could be: faulty power board (completly or only relay for heating element), faulty wiring between heating element and power board, faulty heating element (interruption, short circuit or current leakage,on some heaters faulty thermal protection).

Depending on the model, the display shows the i60 fault code or the LED end of the program will flash 6 times (only model without display).

Dado

the engine will over heat.

From what you say, I would CLEAN the thermocoupler with either steel wool or a green scouring pad (dry) and then wipe off the residue with a clean cloth. If you still have trouble then it could be a gas valve that is sticking.

Let's see what we can do to trouble-shoot this boiler--

First of all-- Are we talking about a Hot Water 'Boiler'-- In other words does this boiler heat water that circulates thru the house, to keep you warm?

Next-- What is your fuel?

Have you Shut the system down, to reset it?-- What happens when it comes back on again?-- Clicking sounds-- pumps trying to start-- solenoids trying to open, etc.-- Tell us what you observe-- so we can help you trouble shoot this problem.

Mack B

Hi,
There is dust and dirt in the drain hole...causing the water level to raise too high...

Here is a tip about trouble shooting your air conditioner...

Air Conditioner Trouble -Review the Possibilities
http://www.fixya.com/support/r3571569-air_conditioner_trouble_review_the_possi

heatman101

I assume the coolant system is full? If not, that can affect heater operation. The heater core may be occluded or the fins calcified.

hello,seem your thermostat element maybe defective,if you change with new one,ask a lower degrees for early opening of thermostat element,ty

The wash tank heating element is control by 1. the dual Float switch 2. The temperature control 3. the high limit thermostat 4. Contactor 5. tank heat fuse 6 element itself. Hope this help. God Bless.