Why is my Polaris water heater not working?
Without fresh air coming in, the Polaris Water Heater cannot start a burn cycle as it needs oxygen for combustion. It also needs to ensure it can exhaust the gasses of combustion to prevent Carbon Monoxide (CO) buildup in the house. The Pressure Switch Open failure is supposed to be a soft lockout (SL) fault.
What does red LED mean on Polaris hot water heater?
The Polaris Water Heater has an onboard diagnostics system that will flash a red LED to indicate a fault. This LED is visible through a small window on the access panel near the bottom of the hot water tank.
Where is the air filter on a Polaris water heater?
The air filter is located in the air inlet pipe and can be removed for cleaning. An addendum to the Polaris Water Heater user manual is available on the John Wood Water Heater website: If you are still having problems, John Wood provides a form you can use for technical support questions.
How do you turn off a Polaris water heater?
Step 1: Turn off water supply using channel locks and rotate the shut-off valve on cold water pipe located at the top of the tank or shut off the main water supply. Step 2: Relieve the pressure inside the tank by opening the tub spout for the hot water for a few seconds.
The Polaris Water Heater has an onboard diagnostics system that will flash a red LED to indicate a fault. This LED is visible through a small window on the access panel near the bottom of the hot water tank.
The air filter is located in the air inlet pipe and can be removed for cleaning. An addendum to the Polaris Water Heater user manual is available on the John Wood Water Heater website: If you are still having problems, John Wood provides a form you can use for technical support questions.
Why is the Polaris water heater so popular?
Polaris water heaters are popular among households because apart from innovative designs, they are energy-efficient and one of the top brands of its kind. Moreover, they use gas or propane and can be used for residential and commercial applications. They are also durable and produce less sediment.
