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American Standard Whirlpool Tub Safe-T-Heater Questions & Answers
When we start to use
Tank Water Heaters need to be flushed now and gain to get rid of MINERAL buildup. At the bottom is a water valve where you can attach a hose. Run the hose out doors and then open the valve to allow the water to flow freely.
That was easy. When water heats up, especially where the elements or gas flame are close to the heater bottom area, it may crackle or pop, but that is only expansion and contraction which is normal. Just watch to see if any water drips onto the floor which is a sign that the wall has been breached and the heater needs to be replaced.
2/20/2018 6:27:44 PM •
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on Feb 20, 2018
What size socket to remove element on electric
most of electric element is 1 1/2" socket. No need to hire pro , at www.bangslush.com they sell the element socket for only $ 14.95 with free shipping. The socket is especially engineer for 1 1/2" water heater elements, the socket not like other, the elements is snug fit for easy removal and replacement. it also snap on onto the socket the element will not fall off the socket
2/29/2016 12:11:09 AM •
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on Feb 29, 2016
Hot watertank puts out high pitch sound
It is probably the water passing through some restriction such as a valve or maybe a T or 90. If this is correct changing the water flow will change the pitch and it will be absent when there is no water flow.
If that doesn't change or eliminate the high pitch sound I do not have a clue.
8/18/2014 2:22:24 PM •
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on Aug 18, 2014
Pilot keeps going out
The thermocouple is not functioning. The t/c is the small (sensor) tube that the flame touches and should have a small copper tube (capillary) extending to the gas valve. (IMPORTANT: The capillary tube should not have any kinks or crimped places...Only gentle bends. A crimped tube will require t/c replacement.) The flame will deposit a coating (minerals) that will insulate the t/c and prevent it from working. Clean the sensor with steel wool, fine sand paper (emery board) or scotch pad. Now try to relight the pilot making sure the t/c sensor is contacted by the flame, if not, shut off gas and adjust. Once aligned and contacted by pilot flame, hold for a minute, allowing the t/c to warm up fully and signal the gas valve to operate when knob is turned from pilot to operate.
4/12/2014 2:26:12 PM •
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on Apr 12, 2014
Water wont heat up
You didn't indicate model, etc., but consider the following:
If an electric unit:
1-Check the circuit breakers,
2-Some units have a reset on the unit, check that,
3-If this is an older unit, the heating element may be gone and need to be replaced.
If a gas unit:
1-Ensure the gas is turned,
2-Ensure that pilot light is on, if not, relight UNLESS...,
3-If automatic lighting, does unit spark when attempting to come on.
If this unit is over 10 years old, I would recommend completely replacing it rather than repairing it if the above doesn't work. New units are much more efficient and the savings could outweigh the cost in the long run.
3/31/2014 4:46:16 AM •
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on Mar 31, 2014
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