American Water Heater Thermal Switch Reset

Not following these instructions and or an inadequate air supply can cause the flame guard safety system to disable the water heater.

American water heater thermal switch reset.

Reset the thermal switch the thermal switch can trip if the water heater is not getting enough air. Press the small reset button in the center of the thermal switch. The reset button is also sometimes referred to as the eco emergency cut off switch or high limit safety thermostat switch. 2 years later it s starting all over.

Make sure nothing blocks the air vents cut in the side of. I bought an american standard water heater and within 3 months the thermal fuse kept blowing. If so push that reset button as well. 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.

Look along the bottom of the water heater. 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. I have to keep the water temp on low in order for the switch not to trip. Check the draft hood at the top of the water heater for obstructions.

If the button is lit up it means the switch tripped and needs to be reset. When your gas water heater. How to reset a thermal switch in a water heater. There may also be a lower thermostat reset button on the water heater.

The temperature sensing button. Shuts off the gas supply to the water heater s burner and pilot preventing re ignition of any remaining flammable vapors in the area. After3 visits from warranty repairman they gave us a new water heater due to the lemon law. Where to buy american water heaters are available through licensed plumbing contractors nationwide.

You reset the electric water heater reset button by pushing that red button.