How Do Gas Water Heaters Work? | Repair and Replace
How does a hot water tank heat water? What keeps the tank from overheating or rusting out completely? In this episode of Repair and Replace, Vance explains how gas water heaters work. You'll learn about the differences between standing pilot and power vent water models and some of the most common problems that can occur.
Troubleshooting - Pilot Won't Stay Lit? (Conventional Gas Valve)
Thermocouple - Voltage Test & Replacement (Conventional Gas Valve)
Troubleshooting - Pilot Won't Stay Lit? (Electronic Gas Valve)
Thermopile - Voltage Test & Replacement (Electronic Gas Valve)
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00:00 Intro
00:33 How it Works
01:21 Protection
03:08 Standing Pilot Water Heaters
04:05 Conventional Gas Valves
04:46 Electronic Gas Valves
5:22 Common Problems
6:02 Power Vent Water Heaters
7:09 Common Problems
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