Atwood hot heater

Johnxx · 03-04-2010, 07:46 AM

We have an atwood 6 gallon water heater, the hot water flow slowed down, but cold water flow is fine. Water pressure coming in is 60 lbs. Has any one have this problem and what was the fix.

**Gary RVRoamer** · 03-04-2010, 04:32 PM

If all the hot faucets work the same [poor] way, check the winterizing bypass valves that are usually installed by the heater. Sometimes one of the valves is slightly closed - may have vibrated that way even if was ok before. Some installations may have a check valve in the line by the heater too. If that is failing, you get very low water volume on the hot side.

Johnxx · 03-04-2010, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by RV Roamer [Gary]

If all the hot faucets work the same [poor] way, check the winterizing bypass valves that are usually installed by the heater. Sometimes one of the valves is slightly closed - may have vibrated that way even if was ok before. Some installations may have a check valve in the line by the heater too. If that is failing, you get very low water volume on the hot side.

Thanks for the info it was the bypass valve, took it apart and put back together. bingo its works