Atwood Rv Water Heater Will Not Stay Lit

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Atwood rv water heater will not stay lit.

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. Since i got the trailer last summer the hot water heater won t work on gas. Rv water heater won t stay lit. Other likely reasons include a bad gas valve or a partly obstructed vent.

It will light run for 2 or 3 seconds and turn off. No matter what your mechanical skill level is rv water heater troubleshooting does not have to be difficult. If i bypass the controls and hook up 12v directly to the gas valve it will run but the ignighter does not get red hot. In this case i recommend the system be checked by a certified rv technician.

If you have an atwood water heater this video by gary bunzer will show you how to adjust the flame. Rver asks for help. Usually when this happens it means the thermocouple needs to be replaced. In fact with the help of this expert taught step by step video you can enjoy the satisfaction of both a hot shower and the knowledge that you discovered what was causing your rv water heater malfunction in the first place.

Rv water heater pilot light won t stay lit.