Common faults of electric water heater and their solutions

The electric water heater can't start and can't produce hot water, which are all common problems of the water heater-so what's wrong with the electric water heater not starting and producing hot water? How to solve it? Let's have a look.

Battery pack problem

First, check whether the battery is too old. You must change the battery. If the voltage is not enough, the water heater will not start.

Igniter failure

One of the pulse igniter and controller is broken, and the water heater can't ignite normally. Igniter or induction needle problem It is difficult to ignite when the ignition needle is biased or aged. You can adjust the position.

Water pressure problem

When the water pressure problem is underwater, the water heater can't start normally, so you can add water to the home improvement supercharger; The water inlet filter screen is blocked, and the water cannot flow normally. Clean it up.

Expansion problem

You can only contact the gas company to solve it.

Hot water valve switch failure

A hot water valve switch can't be turned on, which may be due to an accident or forgotten after the last shutdown. This happens all the time. The failure of hot water valve will naturally affect the supply of hot water. If it is really caused by the failure of the hot water valve, it is best to replace the hot water valve.

Scale problem

If the water quality is not very good and there is no regular maintenance and cleaning, it is inevitable that there will be dirt blocking the nozzle and descaling.

Mixed flow valve problem

If there is something wrong with the mixing valve, there may be no hot water, so you need to find a professional to repair it.

Maintenance method

In the process of injection, open the water outlet, and observe whether the tank is full of water after the gas in the tank is completely discharged. Cut off the power supply before injection and discharge. Sealed installation, the water inlet valve must be opened when heating. When opening the water valve, don't aim directly at people, or hot water with high temperature will do harm to people.