Just want to say I’ve been trying to diagnose and fix my water heater for a couple weeks and your video (I have the same temp controller) saved me about $1200! Replacing the igniter unit was ridiculously easy!

Dude you saved us! Similar problem but was able to fix it by repositioning the sensor like the manual said in your video. I guess after 15 years of being "almost" out of position the deteriorating flame or burner quality reduced the temperature of the sensor. I could see it was poorly placed at the factory so I just bent it (after removal) to point up- closer to the burner. The factory had it rotated to about 2 o'clock- no doubt an error. Thanks again!

@chrisrowen4545

4 жыл бұрын

Saved me too! To clarify for others what helped me was repositioning the longer thinner rod towards the flame. The two rods are part of the same unit and the shorter one turns red hot by itself not from the gas burner the other (the one I bent/repositioned towards the flame) must sense the heat from the flame like old thermo couplers used to. I used very long needle nose pliers and only had to move it 1/8 to 3/16 of an inch. Not much. No cold showers in the morning!!! Thanks to Chip for his helpful input and the maker of this vid!

Thanx for this video I have 2 homes, 1) My main home has an old fashioned "pilot light" water heater that I installed about 30 years ago.. It has never given me any problems. 2) My 2ndary home has a high efficiency hot water heater I installed about 15 years ago, almost identical to yours.. I was trying to figure out why it wouldn't fire.. It glowed what I'll call the normal amount of bright orange, but just like yours, after 3 attempts LOCKOUT..I did not smell any propane..so I thought gas valve failure, I removed the burner I smelled propane in the pipe (gas valve likely OK) and cleaned out the orifice, when I initially blew into it it sputtered like it was partially blocked.. thinking this could be it.. I tried again, still no fire I watched your very well done video.. and thought what if the "heater" isn't hot enough.. so I used my grill lighter and flame on baby.. Thus proving it wasn't a gas problem, but a heater aka igniter problem . Being very cold, and the weekend I moved the heating element (igniter) about 3/8" closer to the burner... SUCCESS.. I would not have thought of this until I saw your video. THANX now I can find a convenient time to replace the burner / heater (igniter) assembly. Wouldn't it be nice if they made these babies (igniters) easy to adjust Other comment.. What $#%^ engineer made the burner attachment to the gas valve reverse thread.. , by design it is very close the the floor, not only it it a hassle for me to get down and get back up my well over 60 YO eyes don't see that well, anymore...THANX On the plus side, now that I am old and weak, I didn't strip it going the wrong way..

@joewheeler5267

2 жыл бұрын

I just dealt with the same exact thing and reading your comment helped me. I adjusted the heating element outward toward the burner slightly and it seems to be working now. Thank you.

Thanks GUnitMechanical! Fixed my water heater right up with no service call!

Sir, I tip my hat to you. My family now has hot water once again. Of course I see this after TWO cold showers 😪

EXCELLENT!!!! Mine has been driving me Nutzzz! I'm sure it's the ignitor now. It was soo intermittent!! Thank you Bro! Good Vid

This is awesome!!!!!!!!!!! Reminds me of Nintendo back in the day. This got it out of lockout mode, found my FV sensor is bad. Thanks man!

Hi. What do I need to do? I got the Vacation/warm on with the 3rd light arrow facing down and letter C. Thanks.

Mine is giving the same error code but it ignites the flame but then shuts off after the flame is already lit

@ksarnelli

4 жыл бұрын

Did you ever figure this out? Mine is doing the same thing.

@smcic

4 жыл бұрын

Try cleaning the flame sensor rod. You should do this once per year.

@davidp5841

4 жыл бұрын

@@smcic do you need to drain the tank to do that?

@smcic

4 жыл бұрын

David P no, you don’t need to drain the tank but you do need to turn off the power and gas. Watch this video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/h6Ctl5OjZtK6adY.html

@davidp5841

4 жыл бұрын

@@smcic thanks that video is exactly what I was looking for. I appreciate your help thanks a lot.

Thanks

Do you have a link to where you purchased the flame rod?

Thanks a million. I had same problem. Got fixed because of your video

You may not have to replace the entire ignition. I just had to clean off (using sandpaper) the flame sensor and it now ignites.

@alexpax4976

4 жыл бұрын

John Burgess is this true we have the snake lights and can’t get hit water

Where can I find this part at

You rock man. Was able to fix it thanks to this vid

Replaced mine. Still getting same VACA+A+B code. I'm about to turn this water heater into a mini boat project.

@fishbait181

4 жыл бұрын

maybe vector issue

Yeah, sand the sensor rod, don't touch the igniter rod and make sure they are close enough together. Did this for a couple years, then bought a replacement kid for about $60. Eventually it reverts back to same issue.

Hello..Mine had all lights lit up. I have this same water heater and a set of wires inside that large wire that goes from the botttom of the tank ..inside tank and then back out at top is burned...do I need to replace the whole system? If so where can I get one and if not ...what can i switch it too? This is terrible...thanks for any help you can provide.

Is there a way that I can test this igniter?

Hi there, I have a gas w/h with power vent. I have noticed the fan was running constantly and the water not heating up to the temp I set for so I drained the tank; bunch of scale came out. It worked fine for two days with the water at the right temp and fan shutting off after a while. But now it does the same thing, what do you recommend at this point? Highly appreciated.

How did u kick on the thing at top?? It was just on all of a sudden???

Isn't there supposed to be a seal under the covers? Mine says the seal needs to be replaced every time you open it.

@shanemcnallie

2 жыл бұрын

I have the same question. Mine has screws and is not open. it mentions that the seal needs to be replaced

Could you give me the part# to that flame rod I have the exact water heater.

@GoldenLikeShowers

6 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know the part number or place to get the flame rod? I have same setup. Thanks!

@JustMe-cg1xd

5 жыл бұрын

Check the owner's manual or go online and find the manual and it will provide part numbers for all the pieces relate to your State Water Heater. This is what I did. My biggest problem was locating a business in the area that carried the flame rod. I found the part in July 2011 for $103. and now I need it again and it is $136. I checked on Ebay for a new one and it is $51.XX with free 4 day shipping. If you can make it for a few days, Ebay is the way to go.

Thanks!

i got no light on.......no matter how I try, the lcd light will not on, and there's nothing happened

On ours all we had to do was sand the flame sensor….once a year.

Thanks Buddy!

The fan on this unit don't come on

Yea no of these videos have worked for me

Richmond hot water heater turned off after 3 seventeen

I do believe you know what you're doing. The issue I have is you talk too much! It's good to reiterate your initial instructions but you were a bit too chatty. I'll still subscribe to you because you are knowledgeable

I have. Light. In. The. Water. Heater. Ignition. Valve. But. Water. Heater. In. Working?

@jashmurillo6951

5 жыл бұрын

I. Have. No light. In. The. Ignition. Valve. But. Water. Is. Getting. ? Hot????help. I have. Those. Arrow. Smart. Valve. In. Reem water. Heater

@kennethbeeler1

Ай бұрын

@@jashmurillo6951😳

Until u know the difference between an igniter and a flame rod I’d refrain from further videos. You MAY understand but not per your words.