Why is my Atwood water heater not working?

One of the most common problems with Atwood RV water heater is a pilot outage. This can happen if you have a weak gas control magnet or if the thermocouple needs to be replaced. A blocked U-tube can also cause pilot outage. Clean the tube and get rid of any obstruction there is.

Where is the reset button on Atwood water heater?

Find the reset button near the heating element. The reset button is red and is probably protruding out if it requires resetting. Push the reset button in with your finger until it clicks into place. The top of the button remains flush with the side of the water heater.

Do RV water heaters have a thermostat?

Standard RV Water Heater Basics If you’re new to RVing, you may find that you’re not be able to enjoy quite as long a hot shower as at home. The RV water heater can be operated in either mode or both can be used to speed up the heating process. Both are controlled by a thermostat, so the heater only runs as needed.

Does Dometic own Atwood?

In 2014 Dometic purchased Atwood Mobile Products to complement and bolster Dometic’s robust product line.

Will a house thermostat work in a camper?

System Compatibility Some RV thermostats are heat-only, meaning they can only work with RVs that have heating systems — not heating and cooling systems. Other thermostats are heating and cooling compatible. Make sure you’re looking at thermostats that are compatible with what your RV has.

How do I know if my Dometic thermostat is bad?

Your RV’s thermostat may be bad if it has a blank screen or is not responding to temperature adjustments. Running tests with a multimeter, responding to error codes, or simply changing your thermostat’s batteries could get the system running again. If not you may need to replace your thermostat.

Where is reset button on Atwood water heater?

How long does it take for an RV water heater to heat up?

RV water heaters typically take 20 minutes to heat up the water. It also depends on how many gallons of water is in it if there are 10 gallons it can take longer to heat up.

How do I troubleshoot my RV water heater?

While your at it, perform the regular water heater servicing that is likely long overdue in most RVs.

1. Drain and rinse water heater tank.
2. Replace RV water heater anode.
3. Replace electric water heater element.
4. Diagnose faulty water heater thermostat.
5. Replace thermostat switch.
6. Investigate and repair faulty power switch.

What should the thermostat be on an Atwood water heater?

When the water is cold, there should be continuity between the contacts. When the water is hot, there shouldn’t be. There are two thermostats on your Atwood water heater and they are very inexpensive and easy to replace.

Can a continuity test be done on an Atwood water heater?

You can pull the wires off and test the thermostat with a continuity tester if you’re too cheap to buy the replacement kit. When the water is cold, there should be continuity between the contacts. When the water is hot, there shouldn’t be. There are two thermostats on your Atwood water heater and they are very inexpensive and easy to replace.

Where do you find the thermostat on a water heater?

When you open the door to your water heater, you should see a rectangular, black section of insulation like the one in the photo below. Each thermostat has two wires attached to it. The one on the right in the picture above (T’Stat) is the actual thermostat that controls the heat of the water.

What do the wires on a water thermostat stand for?

Each thermostat has two wires attached to it. The one on the right in the picture above (T’Stat) is the actual thermostat that controls the heat of the water. The one on the left, while technically also a thermostat, is called an E.C.O., which stands for Emergency Cut Off.