What to do if your Kenmore hot water heater is not working?
When you have the burner out the water heater clean the end of the ignitor electrode with a piece of sand paper. Then put the back into the clip on the gas valve and test the operation of the ignitor before you reassemble the whole water heater. If the ignitor does not work, you have to replace the ignitor.
How long does a Kenmore water heater last?
According to the brand, the average lifespan of Kenmore water heater is about 16 and half years. The reasons for replacement are usually caused by the tank leak, gas valve or pilot light malfunction, or other pretentative maintenance (being used past its expected life). Here is how you can know your Kenmore water heater age.
What happens when pilot goes out on Kenmore water heater?
The thermocouple will usually shutoff the pilot light after about 20 seconds and you should hear a click. This is a safety device that turns the gas off when the pilot goes out. Most Kenmore units have an electronic or fused thermocouple that must be purchased from Sears. In some cases they may not have them in stock.
What are the serial numbers on a Kenmore water heater?
The first two numbers in the serial number of a Kenmore water heater are the year of manufacture. There may, or may not, be a single letter before the first two numbers.
When you have the burner out the water heater clean the end of the ignitor electrode with a piece of sand paper. Then put the back into the clip on the gas valve and test the operation of the ignitor before you reassemble the whole water heater. If the ignitor does not work, you have to replace the ignitor.
According to the brand, the average lifespan of Kenmore water heater is about 16 and half years. The reasons for replacement are usually caused by the tank leak, gas valve or pilot light malfunction, or other pretentative maintenance (being used past its expected life). Here is how you can know your Kenmore water heater age.
The first two numbers in the serial number of a Kenmore water heater are the year of manufacture. There may, or may not, be a single letter before the first two numbers.
Why is the gas valve on my water heater not opening?
It detects whether your pilot light is lit by generating a small electrical current powered by the heat of the pilot flame. The gas valve won’t open if it doesn’t sense the small electrical current produced by the thermocouple because it assumes the pilot light is off.
