Slimpsy1647545505 Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 Hey ya'll. Woke up today with no hot water. . . dirty! Messed with the hot water tank a little (10 year old Rheem 40 gallon unit) and the pilot lights then when switching the control to warm/hot the flames die after a couple seconds. I replaced the thermocouple and that didn't help. I'm being told it's probably the control valve? Should I try to tackle this valve replacement in hopes that's what it is..or would it be better to replace the unit since it's 10 years old? Any heating/cooling guys on here that do side work? Any advice/help/suggestions appreciated! Need to get this fixed asap! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ws6Band1t2807 Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 I don't know about anyone else but I know Chris (I Drive it... It Breaks) would be a good guy to talk to. He's a plumbing/ HVAC specialist and I'm sure he could help you or give you advice on the situation. Best of luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slimpsy1647545505 Posted June 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2014 Discovered the problem. .. metal link under burner assembly popped. Thanks for the heads up Dan. . . Chris got me taking it apart again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ws6Band1t2807 Posted June 10, 2014 Report Share Posted June 10, 2014 Glad it all worked out! Hopefully for you it's a simple fix! Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGU Posted June 10, 2014 Report Share Posted June 10, 2014 This must be the time of year for water heaters. I had to replace mine over the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmwohio Posted June 10, 2014 Report Share Posted June 10, 2014 Replaced mine Memorial Day Weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigOxley Posted June 10, 2014 Report Share Posted June 10, 2014 Mine went in May... What kind of sorcery is this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoe Posted June 10, 2014 Report Share Posted June 10, 2014 I did mine last weekend too, but it was an upgrade. Can't imagine the PITA it would be for it to go out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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