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Problem

 

Possible Causes

What To Do

 

 

 

 

 

Rumbling noise

 

Scale and sediment

Clean tank.

 

 

in tank.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Relief valve

 

Pressure build up

This is an unacceptable condition and must be

producing popping

 

caused by thermal

corrected. Contact the water supplier or plumbing

noise or draining

 

expansion to a

contractor on how to correct this. Do not plug the

 

 

closed system.

relief valve outlet.

 

 

 

 

 

Rattling noise

 

Internal heat trap

This is normal for heat trap fittings when in operation

during periods of

 

fittings in operation.

and does not indicate a need for service.

water usage

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Not enough or

 

Water usage may have

Wait for the water heater to recover after an abnormal

no hot water

 

exceeded the capacity

demand.

 

 

of the water heater.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Low gas pressure.

Check gas supply pressure and manifold pressure.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The pilot may be out.

Check the pilot. If necessary, relight using the

 

 

 

 

instructions in the Lighting the water heater section

 

 

 

 

of this manual.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The thermostat may

See the Temperature regulation of the water heater

 

 

be set too low.

section of this manual.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Leaking or open hot

Make sure all faucets are closed.

 

 

water faucets.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cold water inlet

This is normal. The colder inlet water takes longer

 

 

temperature may be

to heat.

 

 

colder during the

 

 

 

winter months.

 

 

 

 

 

Water is too hot

 

The thermostat

See the Temperature regulation of the water heater

 

 

is set too high.

section of this manual.

 

 

 

 

 

CAUTION: For your safety DO NOT attempt repair of gas piping, thermostat, burners, vent connectors or other safety devices. Refer repairs to qualified service personnel.

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