I have a natural gas Lochinvar, power vented water heater. It is about 8 yr. old. It has an electric, glow-type, igniter that has what looks like a flame sensor or thermocouple right next to it combined in one unit. Last night there was no hot water. Pulled the igniter/flame sensor out and cleaned them off with steel wool and replaced. It would then work but after just a few minutes the gas would go off again.
Problem with the flame sensor/thermocouple? Thermostat?
Just for added information. The vent fan was constantly running even with the gas off. From a previous thread it seemd that if the fan was running it would mean that the themostat was OK. That correct?
Problem with the flame sensor/thermocouple? Thermostat?
Just for added information. The vent fan was constantly running even with the gas off. From a previous thread it seemd that if the fan was running it would mean that the themostat was OK. That correct?