Rheem Water Heater Gas Kicks Off
Why has my question had 56 views and no answers :(
Am I supposed to be paying someone? I thought this was free. Help.
Below is my question:
I don't think my ignitor has a flame sensor, but it may be incorporated. It is a round ignitor. White on the bottom with a black spiral heating element. 2 wires.
My heater has a hot surface ignitor.
Ignitor kicks on - gas kicks on - gas lights - quickly goes out.
Pulled wires on vacuum switch and put back.
Works now - ignitor kicks on - gas kicks on - gas lights - quickly goes out - gas kicks back on quickly and stays lit.
Is something wrong? Do I need to work on it?
Comment on hkstroud's post
Hi--I removed and cleaned the flame sensor with fine sandpaper. That did not improve the situation.