Correct Replacement for Atwood Water Heater GC6AA-9E

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Thanks Conner. It is a GC6aa-9E. The DMC74FR is a direct replacement, no modifications required?

asked by: Chick

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Helpful Expert Reply:

Yes, the Dometic RV Water Heater part # DMC74FR would be a direct replacement for a Atwood Water Heater GC6AA-9E. No modifications, just hook everything up as normal.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

The correct replacement for an Atwood Water Heater GC6AA-9E is the Dometic RV Water Heater part #DMC74FR. This is a 6 gallon water heater that works with both gas and electric just like the one you have so it will be an exact match.

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Answer 2

To install the Dometic water heater part #DMC74FR in place of your current Dometic setup what you need is the adapter part #DMC24FR and you'd be set.

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Answer 3

The Dometic RV Water Heater - Gas - Automatic Pilot - 12 Volt - 8,800 Btu - 6 Gal Tank Item AT96121 is the direct replacement for the GC6AA-10E. Unfortunately it is out of stock with no expected restock date. Instead I recommend the Furrion RV…

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Answer 4

Dometic purchased Atwood a number of years ago and has been slowly phasing out their line of water heaters so there is no longer any GC6AA-10E water heaters available. That being said the Dometic RV Water Heater #DMC74FR is basically the same…

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Answer 5

Installation instructions are included with the Dometic RV Water Heater, #DMC74FR and from what I understand is not greatly difficult for a knowledgeable/trained person to install but for safety above all things, gas leaks and the harm that comes…

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Answer 6

I have a solution for you, but there is not an exact size replacement available for your Atwood GCH6A-10E water heater, which looks like was 16" wide x 12-1/2" tall x 20" deep. With that said, the closest match is theDometic RV Water…

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Answer 7

You can install a larger tank but that is all based on the space you have in your camper/RV and whether or not you're willing to possibly cut a bigger cutout hole in the wall of your camper/RV. An in stock alternative to the #DMC74FR would be the…

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Answer 8

Yes, unfortunately switching from an Atwood GC6AA-9E Water Heater to a Dometic RV Water Heater part #DMC74FR won't be a direct swap. That said, the wiring won't be too different so you should be able to transfer these over without much issue.…

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Answer 9

I can't speak for all water heaters but the gas/electric options we carry, the Dometic RV Water Heaters like part #DMC74FR which is what I recommend use both gas and electric for operation not either or so yes, it still must be vented.

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Answer 10

There isn't a corresponding direct replacement part number chart when changing from traditional tank type to tankless. The Atwood RV Water Heater, #DMC74FR, is an automatic direct-spark gas pilot and an internal electric heating element to get…

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Answer 11

While the Atwood RV Water Heater - Gas and Electric - Automatic Pilot - 120 Volt - 10,000 Btu - 6 Gal Tank, #DMC74FR. Is not considered a direct replacement for the Atwood GC6AA-9E, it can be retrofitted. The needed cutout dimensions are12-3/4"…

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Answer 12

The direct replacement for your Atwood GCH6A-10E water heater has been discontinued. I recommend the Atwood RV Water Heater, #DMC74FR as the best option from our site if you want a gas/electric with a 6 gallon tank. This is a standard gas and…

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