Rheem 300 series CAN’T Light the Pilot Flame, Water Heater Appears to be Leaking, High GAS Bills

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SAVE A SERVICE CALL

CAN’T LIGHT THE PILOT FLAME

Is there gas to the water heater? Check the gas isolation valve on the gas supply line is open.

Is there a normal gas supply to the rest of the premises?

Try lighting another gas appliance to check. If there is no gas, call the gas supplier.

WATER HEATER APPEARS TO BE LEAKING

When the water heater is first lit, or after a large usage of hot water, condensation may form on the burner of the water heater. This is quite normal, especially in winter months and will dry off as the water is heated.

HIGH GAS BILLS

Should you at any time, feel your gas account is too high, we suggest you check the following points:

Is the relief valve running excessively? (Refer to “Temperature Pressure Relief Valve Running” on page 11).

Is one outlet (especially the shower) using more hot water than you think? (Refer to “Not Enough Hot Water” on page 10).

Is there a leaking hot water pipe, dripping hot water tap, etc? Even a small leak will waste a surprising quantity of hot water and gas. Replace faulty tap washers, and have your plumber rectify any leaking pipe work.

Consider recent changes to your hot water usage pattern and check if there has been any increase in tariffs since your previous account.

IF YOU HAVE CHECKED ALL THE FOREGOING AND STILL BELIEVE YOU NEED ASSISTANCE, CALL YOUR NEAREST RHEEM SERVICE DEPARTMENT OR ACCREDITED SERVICE AGENT.

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Contents Owners Guide Installation Instructions Patents Contents Temperature Adjustment About Your Water HeaterModel Type HOW HOT should the Water BE?Safety To Turn OFF the Water HeaterTo Turn on the Water Heater Does the Water Quality Affect the Water HEATER?HOW Long will the Water Heater LAST? Anode ProtectionHOW Your Water Heater Works Mains PressurePiezo Ignition Pilot IgniterRegular Care Expansion Control Valve ServicingSave a Service Call Not Enough HOT Water or no HOT WaterWater not HOT Enough Temperature Pressure Relief Valve Running Normal OperationContinuous dribble Steady flows for long period often at nightCAN’T Light the Pilot Flame Water Heater Appears to be LeakingHigh GAS Bills Installation Water Heater LocationSafe Tray Mains Water SupplyTank Water Supply HOT Water DeliveryTemperature Limiting Device Circulated HOT Water Flow and Return SystemReducing Heat Losses Anode TypesSaddling Pipe Work Dimensions and Technical Data Gas DetailsTypical Installation Indoor Location Connections Plumbing Connection SizesWater Inlet and Outlet GAS Inlet Pipe SizesRelief Valve Relief Valve Drain Commissioning To Fill and Turn on the Water HeaterGAS Inlet Pressure For Your Safety Read Before Lighting Safety InformationLighting the Water Heater Using the gas control light the water heater as follows Lighting InstructionsTest the Water Heater After Installation AIR ShutterClose Down Procedure Draining the Water Heater This page is intentionally blank Water Supplies AnodeSaturation Index Warranty Conditions Warranty ExclusionsWarranty Rheem will