It should be burning somewhat clean.
Rv hot water heater not working on gas.
If you see soot on the outside of the rv by the exhaust vent check all vents.
My rv electric water heater will not work.
I relit the pilot and didn t think much about it.
If you re not comfortable with this repair please seek the help of a certified rv technician.
If you are not getting spark you could have a bad electrode or other board issues.
You will want to have a nice blue flame that is lighter in the center and not jumping around.
Later realized the hot water heater wasn t flaming up like it should when i used hot water.
Had a really bad storm that extinguished the pilot on my hot water heater.
Check water heater anode.
The soot is telling you there s improper combustion which is leaving unburned fuel as it is venting.
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Rv hot water problems are an inconvenience so check out these rv hot water heater troubleshooting and parts tips and hints to help you figure out what is going on.
I shut everything off for about 10 minutes and relit.
This video will show you a few steps to go through and look out for if your rv hot water heater will not ignite or turn on.
The replacement element for your water heater can be purchased online or from your local rv service center or parts supplier.
When rv water heater troubleshooting check to verify the area near the water heater is cleaned out and free of debris.
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The final thing to look at is the flame.
No matter what your mechanical skill level is rv water heater troubleshooting does not have to be difficult.
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You are dealing with live electricity and water.
No hot water if you have no hot water check to see if the bypass valve is in the correct position.
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It is not normal to see soot on your exhaust vent.