How do you disconnect an old water heater?

Uninstalling Your Hot Water Heater

  1. Step 1: Turn Off Hot Water Heater.
  2. Step 2: Turn Off Main Gas Supply.
  3. Step 3: Break the Gas Line at the Union.
  4. Step 4: Secure and Cap Gas Pipe Line.
  5. Step 5: Disconnect Gas From Water Heater Control Valve.
  6. Step 6: Turn on Hot Water Faucet & Run Until Cool.

How do you reset an Atwood water heater?

Here is how to reset your Atwood water heater. Turn off the power to the Atwood water heater. Using a socket wrench, unscrew the nuts holding the thermostat junction box cover to the unit’s back, and pull the cover away. Locate the red reset button protruding near the heating element.

How do you remove a hot water heater?

Use a screwdriver to remove all the screws securing the hot water heater. Remove the water hoses. You may need pliers to loosen them for removal. Avoid damaging the plastic parts. Any remaining water will drain from the hot water heater once the hoses have been removed.

Why is my Atwood water heater not getting hot water?

Open the water and gas valve and check your heater. Switch on the heater after filling the tank with water. If you are not getting hot water, then there can be a problem with the thermostat. This happens often so we are going to discuss it in this Atwood water heater manual.

Can a propane hot water heater be removed from an RV?

Removing and replacing an Atwood hot water heater can be performed in a short period of time. Most propane hot water heaters can be removed and replaced in the same manner. Locate the plug or pull valve on the Atwood RV water heater. Drain the hot water tank. Locate the hot water heater access panel on the exterior of the RV.

How to replace an Atwood RV hot water heater?

Remove the water heater through the exterior access panel. Remove the fittings and any previously applied sealant. Apply thread seal tape. Place the new hot water heater partially inside the access panel. Reconnect the water hoses and use a sealant on the mounting flange.

Where is the heating element on an Atwood water heater?

The heating element on your Atwood model GC10A-4E water heater (our part # AT94022) should be on the backside of the unit, towards the bottom of the tank. It will actually be behind the gas line assembly, which will need to be loosened and moved out of the way to gain access to the existing element so it can be removed or replaced.

What’s the best way to remove a hot water heater?

Be careful with the soft copper tubing. It bends easily. Remove the door cover for the water heater and remove the 16 or so screws that hold the unit in place. After removing the screws, let the hot water heater unit rest in the cutout. This will give you a little more light to work on the water connections inside.

Removing and replacing an Atwood hot water heater can be performed in a short period of time. Most propane hot water heaters can be removed and replaced in the same manner. Locate the plug or pull valve on the Atwood RV water heater. Drain the hot water tank. Locate the hot water heater access panel on the exterior of the RV.