Usual Buffalo Water Heater Issues

Your water heater may act up from time to time, even if you put effort and time into its
maintenance. Right here are some commonly-occurring issues and easy solutions to get your
heater up and running.
!ro"lem #o hot water from the water heater.
$olution for %lectric Heaters
Your fuse might have "lown or you may have unintentionally tripped a circuit. If this &eepings
happening, you ought to turn your heater down. If this still does not wor&, employ a
professional to ta&e a loo& at "oth your heater and your circuitry.
$olution for 'as Heaters
(. )a&e sure that your pilot light is on. If it isn*t, follow the instructions on your water heater to
re-light it. +. %,amine your gas connection valve. It should "e completely open.
$olutions for "oth 'as and %lectric
(. Your thermostat could "e switched off or -ust set too low. )a&e sure your temperature is at
(+./ 0. +. Your water heater might "e gun&y. 1ttempt draining it. 2. %nhance the efficiency of
your pipes "y insulating the hot water pipes.
!ro"lem Water is too hot.
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(. Your thermostat is pro"a"ly set at too high a temperature. 3urn it down. If your thermostat
is no longer wor&ing, you should get it ta&en care of "y a professional. +. 3he flue in your
water heater could "e o"structed. %,amine your flue and clear the "loc&age.
!ro"lem Water heater ma&es a rum"ling sound.
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3his rum"ling noise could "e an indication that your water heater is overheating. 3urn it off
and let it cool down. %nsure that your thermostat is set to (+./ 0 or lower. If you thermostat
isn*t wor&ing, get an e,pert to fi, it. If you are still having pro"lems, it could "e time for a
"rand-new water heater.
!ro"lem Water heater lea&s.
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1 dripping water heater must "e replaced. 3urn off the ma-or water system and the gas or
electricity. 'et a "ig container or a hose and drain the tan&. 4on*t attempt to install your new
water heater unless you are a very innovative plum"ing professional.
!ro"lem !ilot light is yellow.
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You may have to ad-ust the shutter in your water heater*s "urner. You need to call in an
e,pert.
!ro"lem Heater smells of gas.
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You might "e thin&ing that you ought to relight your pilot "urner. 45 #53 45 3HI$. Instead,
get every"ody out of the house and shut off the ma-or gas supply. 1s soon as you are in a
safe place, call your utility company.
If you ma&e sure that your gas lea& is little, follow these steps to test for a lea&ing gas supply
(. $hut off the primary gas supply.
+. 5pen all windows and doors to air the space out.
2. Using a sponge soa&ed in soapy water, soa& the gas line. 3urn the gas supply on. If you
see any "u""les, then you definitely have a lea&. 3urn off the ma-or gas supply a call a
professional.