Can You Clean the Pilot on an Atwood G6A-7 RV Water Heater

Question:

Is there a way to clean the Atwood Model G6A-7 SPK serial number 96110 145448? I get a very small flame from the pilot. And it takes a long time to light. Can I clean it or does it need to be replaced?

asked by: Becky

Expert Reply:

In order to troubleshoot your Atwood G6A-7 Water Heater you will need to take the unit into a dealer for service. From there, a trained RV technician can properly diagnose and remedy the issue. If it needs replaced, the best replacement option we offer is tankless, the Furrion RV Tankless Water Heater part # FR68SR. It won't be a direct replacement but still pretty easy nonetheless as they are very similar. That said, you won't have to worry about enlarging the cutout or anything like that, just switching over some fittings and wires is all. The tankless design means pretty much an endless supply of hot water which is a big improvement over the 6 gallon tank you'll be replacing.

There is no direct replacement available for an Atwood G6A-7 RV Water Heater.

expert reply by: Conner L