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Posted by hallerb@aol.com on October 31, 2009, 12:53 pm
On Oct 31, 12:28=EF=BF=BDpm, trad...@optonline.net wrote:
> > > > Hi,
> > > > I own a condominium which uses a AO Smith Natural Gas Model FPS 40 =
216
> > > > Water Heater. I imagine it was installed at the time the condo was
> > > > built which would be around 1989. The pilot lights fine but I am
> > > > having a problem with the burner igniting. I've tried the instructi=
ons
> > > > listed on the barrel which explain how to jump start the pilot but =
it
> > > > doesn't work.
> > > > Can someone direct me to something online or recommend a local serv=
ice
> > > > center for doing basic repairs? Seems like something simple but I
> > > > would like to know any options I have before investing in a new mod=
el.
> > > > Thanks in advance for your assistance.
> > > > -Greg
> > > I lightly wack the gas valve with a piece of wood on my boiler every
> > > fall since it sticks, its not the safest thing to do if something is
> > > rotted and breaks.
> > some water heaters have a one shot overheat protrection built into the
> > main control;.
> > if temp runaway occurs, burner is permanetely disabled.
> > 20 year old heater time for replacement.
> > the new one will be much more energy efficent and safer sealed burners,=
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> By saying the pilot lights fine, do you mean it STAYS lit when you
> release the valve and move it to the ON position? =EF=BF=BD If it then go=
es
> out, it's most likely the thermocouple. =EF=BF=BD =EF=BF=BDIf the pilot r=
emains lit,
> then it's likely the gas control valve assembly is shot.
> In any case, if it's the thermocouple, you could replace it for about
> $12 and it could be OK for a quick temporary solution. =EF=BF=BD The gas =
valve
> assembley costs more like $70 or so. =EF=BF=BD =EF=BF=BDAnd as someone al=
ready pointed
> out, a 20 year old gas water heater should be REPLACED ASAP. =EF=BF=BD A =
life
> of 12 years of so is typical and you're definitely pushing your luck.- Hi=
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you REALLY dont want to even think of replacing main gas valve........
disturbing such a old heater, even if you get them old valve out, the
new one will likely leak soon
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> > I own a condominium which uses a AO Smith Natural Gas Model FPS 40 216
> > Water Heater. I imagine it was installed at the time the condo was
> > built which would be around 1989. The pilot lights fine but I am
> > having a problem with the burner igniting. I've tried the instructions
> > listed on the barrel which explain how to jump start the pilot but it
> > doesn't work.
> > Can someone direct me to something online or recommend a local service
> > center for doing basic repairs? Seems like something simple but I
> > would like to know any options I have before investing in a new model.
> > Thanks in advance for your assistance.
> > -Greg