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07-30-2022, 05:25 PM #1
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No Hot Water Again and Again and Again
On our first trip out last year our hot water heater kept giving us a fault code. We'd turn it off and on and it would work. This year we got to Texas and it died and would not come back on. A mobile tech replaced the thermostat and it worked. Two weeks ago I filled water tank and water heater and turned it on in preparation for our next trip. No hot water and fault light inside trailer comes on. I checked fuse and connections to thermostat and emergency cut off and no change. I checked gas too. On thursday I took it to the dealer, who replaced the control board and the thermostat. It worked on both electric and gas for one day (yesterday). Yesterday I shut off the gas and electric using the switch in the trailer. Today I went back to make sure it would fire up, yes I am paranoid, and yes I should be paranoid. Because it did not work again. And the fault code light is on again. This is a model 6 gallon Atwood GC6AA-10E original equipment water heater.
Is there a direct replacement heater made by another company that is more reliable? I don't need electric and gas, just gas.Doug, Patti and our puppy Leo are from upstate NY.
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07-30-2022, 05:32 PM #22021 398M Full Body Paint 8k axles. LRH tires. Disc brakes.
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07-30-2022, 06:46 PM #3
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At this point my patience with this heater's bad luck and incompetent techs is at an end. I am leaving on a cross country trip on August 15 and want a working, reliable water heater.
I don't need a common water heater that dies every few weeks. I want a bullet proof appliance, and I am willing to pay what it takes to get one that works right the first time, and every time I turn it on.
So tired of the low quality junk that seems to come with every RV these days.Doug, Patti and our puppy Leo are from upstate NY.
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07-30-2022, 06:48 PM #4
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I would think size is the main consideration in replacing the water heater. I'm not sure a Suburban fits in the same space as an Atwood so measure first. And while you are at it, check where the gas and 12v connections are (and 120v if you plan on electric).
Water heaters aren't that complicated. Just a control board, some thermistors, and thermostats. Maybe give it another try at repairs.Larry KE4DMG
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