Water Heater In Attic Not Working

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Water heater in attic not working. No matter what type or style of thermostat is used thermostat operation is basically the same. The 97 5 heating design temp in orlando is 38f. Install 3 4 in black pipe 90 fittings on hot cold. Turn off the power to the water heater in the service panel.

I m working with a builder building some townhomes in orlando. A typical tank type water heater is holding 40 to 50 gallons of water at all times in addition to the weight of the appliance itself. To examine turn on the electrical power space heater gas water heater etc should not be operated in enclosed areas such as unventilated or from openings into the attic. If your attic is not built structurally sound the weight over the course of the 10 15 years will be an issue that could lead to problems if the water heater falls through.

If the fuse has burnt out or the circuit breaker has tripped that directly controls the electricity for your heater it will not work. Problems with a water heater in the attic leaks can cause damage leaks from a water heater can be major depending on where the leak is coming from damage can be. Use chain hoist chain fall with 3 8 auto grade bolts thru top third of rafter above attic access. Will it be too cold in the winter.

Maintenance is difficult routine maintenance should be performed once a year on your water heater and. Check the circuit breakers in your fuse box. One constant rule of the plumbing industry is that eventually all water heaters will fail and the best we can hope for is catching a problem early before it turns into a catastrophe. Be sure to get up into your attic water heater at least twice a year to check your water heater for any sign of leaks.

I expect this plus the small temp buffer from being in an attic should make freezing not a. There are a couple concerns i have. Do not touch any wires or electrical terminals. Reset the breaker or replace the fuse as necessary and restart your water heater.

Remove the access panel insulation and plastic safety guard from each heating element on the water heater.