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Why Is My Gas Water Heater Not Working Properly?

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Most common questions used to investigate

Is the heater lighting up at all?

Is the gas connection valve turned ON?

Is the pilot being correctly ignited?

Some heaters have electric igniters. Check the igniter. Is it working properly?

Is the water heater heating at all?

Check the pilot. Is it turned ON?

Has the heater's temperature control been configured?

Is the water supplied by the heater being constantly used up?

Is the water too hot?

Is the water heater leaking water?

Check the water inlet pipe. Is there a crack or a leak in it?

Common conclusions

First turn the valve ON then try again as a water heater requires gas to work properly.

First find the correct position of the pilot and then light it up properly.

The problem may be with a faulty igniter. Replace the igniter with a new one or contact the professionals to do it for you.

Contact the original manufacturer and file a request for service or hire a professional.

First Light the pilot and then try again.

First set the temperature control properly and then wait for a while for the water to heat up.

Stop the use of water as it takes some time for the heater to work. After waiting for a while, try again.

Set the temperature control properly while waiting for the water to cool down a little.

The problem may be with a faulty temperature control switch. Replace the switch yourself or hire a professional.

First replace the cracked pipe as it may be the cause for the water leak.

Contact the original manufacturer and file a request for service or hire a professional as the problem may be with a broken internal pipe or tank or a pressure valve.

For any further problems, contact the original manufacturer and file a request for service or hire a professional.

References

https://www.repairclinic.com/RepairHelp/Water-Heater-Repair-Help

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