Atwood G6A-8E Water Heater Water Not Heating Up
Question:
My Atwood G6A-8E water heater starts, the power light stays on. The water temp is tepid, after running the water for 5 min. the heater does not reheat the water, Any thoughts on what the problem is?
asked by: Mark H
Helpful Expert Reply:
There could be a number of reasons your Atwood G6A-8E water heater is not heating the water properly.
It could be because:
-The By-pass kit valves not set properly. What you'll want to do is put the valves in the proper position. The main purpose of the water heater bypass valve is that it prevents anti-freeze from going into the heater tank when winterizing your RV water lines, so this could be causing the issue you're having.
-The thermostat is not seated properly against the tank. To fix this, simply reseat the thermostat properly against your tank.
-Finally, if everything else checks out, then you may just have a defective thermostat, and at that point you'd just need to replace your thermostat.
Additionally, since your Atwood G6A-8E water heater is no longer available the replacement parts may be difficult or expensive to come by. It may be worth just to upgrade your existing unit.
If you're interested in this route, the Dometic RV Water Heater # DMC74FR is the correct replacement, and would work great for you.
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Dometic RV Water Heater - Gas and Electric - Automatic Pilot - 120 Volt - 10,000 Btu - 6 Gal Tank
- RV Water Heater
- Standard Water Heater
- Gas and Electric
- 10000 Btu
- 120 Volts
- Auto Pilot
- 12-3/4L x 12-3/4W x 19-7/8D Inch
- 6 Gallon Tank
- Dometic
more information >
Featured Help Information
Instructions
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Search Results: a frame coupler
- Shop: Westin Custom Fit Truck Bed Mat - Rubber - Black
- Shop: A-Frame Coupler with Black Paint Finish - 2" Ball - 5,000 lbs
- Shop: A-Frame Trailer Coupler - Yoke Latch - Black - 2" Ball - Weld On - 8,000 lbs
- Shop: Front/Center/Rear Hanger for Double-Eye Springs - 4-1/4" Tall - 9/16" Bolt Hole
- Shop: Floor Mats
- Shop: etrailer Cargo Area Protector - 48" Wide - 3 Piece - Black
- Shop: Optronics LED Clearance or Side Marker Trailer Light w/ Reflector - 1 Diode - Round - Red Lens
- Shop: Odor1 Arex 4000 Aerator Odor Eliminator System - 1 Tablet
- Q&A: Trailer Tire Size 185/80-13 with Load Range D and Speed Rating Over 65 MPH
- Video: Review of Dometic RV Water Heaters - Gas and Electric Water Heater - DMC74FR
- Article: Converting Your RV Water Heater to Tankless
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
- Article: How to Choose the Right Trailer Hitch Class
- Video: Choosing the Right Trailer Wiring
- Q&A: What is the Difference Between a Class II and a Class III Hitch?
- Search Results: 25580
- Article: Trailer Wiring Diagrams
- Search Results: fender
- Q&A: Lug Nut Torque Chart for Trailer Wheels
- Shop: Suspension Enhancement
- Search Results: 90160
- Q&A: 7-Way Trailer Plug Adapter or Compatibility with Lance Slide-In Truck Bed Camper
- Article: Brake Controller 7- and 4-Way Installation Kit (ETBC7)
- Article: My Trailer Hitch Doesn't Fit
- Shop: Brake Controller
- Search Results: trailer jack
- Q&A: What is the Difference Between a 4-Way and 7-Way Trailer Connector
- Video: Choosing the Right Brake Controller
- Q&A: How to Measure the Angle of Trailer A Frame To Determine if a 50 Degree A Frame Coupler will Fit
on RV Water Heater
