Look along the bottom of the water heater.
American water heater thermal switch reset.
If so push that reset button as well.
The thermal switch keeps blowing.
Your water heater reset button is a safety device that shuts off power to your water heater when the water temperature inside it exceeds 180 degrees fahrenheit.
Not following these instructions and or an inadequate air supply can cause the flame guard safety system to disable the water heater.
This will disable the water heater until the system is reset.
I bought an american standard water heater and within 3 months the thermal fuse kept blowing.
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Check the draft hood at the top of the water heater for obstructions.
How to reset a thermal switch in a water heater.
The reset button is also sometimes referred to as the eco emergency cut off switch or high limit safety thermostat switch.
The temperature sensing button.
Reset the thermal switch the thermal switch can trip if the water heater is not getting enough air.
Ensure nothing is stored on top of the appliance.
You reset the electric water heater reset button by pushing that red button.
After3 visits from warranty repairman they gave us a new water heater due to the lemon law.
The hot water heater reset is actually a high limit safety thermostat switch that disconnects the power to the water heater if the water exceeds a preset temperature.
Make sure nothing blocks the air vents cut in the side of.
Shuts off the gas supply to the water heater s burner and pilot preventing re ignition of any remaining flammable vapors in the area.
When your gas water heater.
I have to keep the water temp on low in order for the switch not to trip.
If the button is lit up it means the switch tripped and needs to be reset.