Ao Smith Water Heater Troubleshooting Lights
Smith water heater might go out due to an interruption of service or repairs needed on the appliance.
Ao smith water heater troubleshooting lights. For more information on a o. Common problems and how to fix them. I hope you are all staying safe and healthy. Smith water heaters including the conservationist model use a modern built in piezoelectric igniter system that allows you to light the pilot by pushing the ignition button.
Ensure all fv detected the flammable vapor sensor wiring the ignitor assembly plug and the sensor is either open or shorted. Geofatboy shows you how to clean a water heater flame sensor to clear trouble lights and get it worki. Attach a hose to the drain valve and lead it outside. If an ao smith water heater will not produce hot water you should first determine if it s a 100 200 or 300 series.
This video is to show the problem i was having prior to the fix. Video of the day. Usually the pilot light will go out will not stay lit without holding on the black gas valve control. Occasionally the pilot light on your a o.
How to diagnose and repair a faulty atmospherically vented gas fired water heater. Example tank is a john wood 40 gallo. This indicates a bad thermocouple and will need to have the pilot assembly replaced. Smith fvir intelli vent troubleshooting chart led status problem solution the self diagnostic test has 1 turn off power to the water heater.
Electronic control display on your ao smith water heater is a very neat feature. The most common problem is with the 100 series. I have left this video up in hope that it w. Ao smith water heater gvc 40 100 won t stay lit.
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