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These guidelines should be used by a qualified Maytag Customer Service Center Agent. Call the Maytag
Problem
WATER LEAKS
LEAKING T&P VALVE
SMELLY WATER
PILOT WILL NOT LIGHT
BURNER WILL NOT
STAY LIT
PILOT OUTAGE
NOT ENOUGH
HOT WATER
WATER TOO HOT
WATER HEATER SOUNDS
SIZZLING - RUMBLING
SOOTING
VENT GAS ODORS
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Customer Service Center at 1-800-788-8899 for assistance.
Cause
Improperly sealed, hot or cold supply connection,
relief valve, drain valve, or thermostat threads.
Leakage from other appliances or water lines.
Condensation of flue products.
Thermal expansion in closed water system.
Improperly seated valve.
High sulfate or mineral content in water supply.
Bacteria in water supply.
Gas control knob not positioned correctly.
Main gas supply off.
Thermocouple malfunction.
Match not close to pilot.
Thermocouple malfunction.
Defective Gas Control.
Dirty pilot burner.
Thermocouple tip is not in contact with pilot flame.
Thermocouple malfunction.
Defective Gas Control.
Heater not lit or thermostat not on.
Thermostat set too low.
Heater undersized.
Low gas pressure.
Incoming water is unusually cold.
Leaking hot water pipes or fixtures.
High temperature limit switch activated.
Thermostat set too high.
Condensation dripping on burner.
Sediment or calcium in bottom of heater tank.
Improper combustion.
Lack of supply air.
Improperly installed vent piping.
Downdraft.
Poor combustion.
Solution
Tighten threaded connections.
Inspect other appliances near water heater.
Refer to CONDENSATION.
Install thermal expansion tank (DO NOT plug T&P valve).
Check relief valve for proper operation
(DO NOT plug T&P valve).
Drain and flush heater thoroughly, then refill.
Chlorinate or aerate water supply.
Refer to LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS.
Turn on main gas shut-off valve.
Replace pilot assembly and/or thermocouple.
Locate pilot, move match closer.
Replace pilot assembly
and/or thermocouple.
Replace Gas Control.
Clean pilot assembly.
Insert thermocouple correctly.
Replace pilot assembly and/or thermocouple.
Replace Gas Control.
Refer to LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS.
Refer to TEMPERATURE REGULATION.
Reduce hot water use.
Contact your gas supplier.
Allow more time for heater to re-heat.
Have plumber check and repair leaks.
Contact a Maytag Customer Service Agent to
determine cause.
Refer to TEMPERATURE REGULATION.
Refer to CONDENSATION.
Clean sediment from tank. Refer to DRAINING
instructions in Maintenance section of manual.
No adjustment available. Contact a Maytag Customer
Service Agent to determine cause.
Contact a Maytag Customer Service Agent to determine
cause.
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