What to do if your water heater is in the attic?
Improving the ventilation where your water heater is located will help resolve pilot light and improper gas combustion problems. This could mean adding a fan or vents for better air circulation if your heater is in your attic.
What causes the pilot light on a water heater to go out?
When this happens, any available oxygen will quickly burn up, thus causing the pilot light to go out. Poor ventilation can cause improper gas combustion. This happens because hot air rises; taking the oxygen that is needed for the heater’s burner. The pilot light will then fail to remain lit.
Why is my hot water heater not working?
There are two common reasons why this occurs. When the temperature of the air surrounding your water heater is higher than the temperature set on its thermostat, the gas valve will fail to open and light the main burner. The heat from the pilot light flame is not strong enough to produce an adequate natural draft.
Can a tankless water heater be installed in the attic?
Another option is to choose a tankless water heater to be installed in your attic. A tankless water heater doesn’t carry the same risk of leakage that a traditional water heater does, so there is less chance you will have a leak. Plus they are very easy to maintain.
Is it safe to put a water heater in the attic?
The main reason why one should be cautious when installing a gas water heater in the attic is inadequate attic ventilation with little or no traffic, and high or low freezing temperatures. Gas water heaters must get enough fresh air for the proper gas combustion and provide unobstructed and efficient drafting of the products of gas combustion.
What to do if your water heater pilot light goes out?
You must check this. If the pilot light in your gas water heater keeps going out, the first thing you should do in such a situation is check for a gas leak. This is not a difficult task, and you can find out if there is any gas leak quickly enough.
What happens if you have an air conditioner in the attic?
If the attic is not air-sealed, it is likely that the home will lose some of its conditioned air. This increases the work of the air conditioner and it can lead to dangerous combustion issues. Natural gas water heaters can cause a backdraft and unleash carbon monoxide gas into the home.
Why is my hot water on pilot mode?
The pilot mode can help you to detect if there is any leakage of gas in your system. If you find your water not warm enough while on a pilot mode, then there will be a problem with your system.
