My Rv Atwood Water Heater Won T Stay Lit

If the flame sense goes bad the control board won t see the flame and turn the gas valve off.

My rv atwood water heater won t stay lit.

Atwood 6 gallon water heater unit is pre set at temperature 140 degree fahrenheit which is adjustable from 110 to 150 degree fahrenheit. If you have an atwood water heater this video by gary bunzer will show you how to adjust the flame. This means it can be a nightmare when your water heater pilot light won t stay lit. In this case i recommend the system be checked by a certified rv technician.

This unit is operated on propane gas and can only be ignited inside of the trailer using an on off remote switch. Atwood model g6a 7 water heater pilot light will not stay lit. What s more unlike some rv water heater troubleshooting videos of lesser quality you won t have to endure annoying advertisements or attempts at humor when all you really want is a hot shower. When i turn it on it fires up for about 10 seconds then stops then fires up again and keeps repeating this cycle as long as the switch is on.

In some cases it could also be an indicator of potential gas buildup. Pilot will light but goes. Ready set troubleshoot your rv s hot water system now. My water heater will not stay lit it fires then gos out i am thinking themo coupler thats what i would look to in my answered by a verified rv mechanic.

If you have a suburban the gas air mixture is fixed. Rv water heater won t stay lit. Cold and helpless in anthem ariz says the pilot light on his atwood 6 gallon water heater stays on only when the button is depressed on the control valv.