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09-05-2021, 07:32 AM
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Where is my hot water heater switch?
I recently purchased a 2004 Southwind and I can't find the hot water heater switch. I've looked in every compartment and cabinet. can anyone point me in the right direction?
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09-05-2021, 07:53 AM
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There’s usually one in the kitchen as in the attached photo.
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09-05-2021, 12:52 PM
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Thank You
I will check that out
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09-10-2021, 02:30 PM
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Mine was just under the sink countertop, behind the left cabinet door.
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09-10-2021, 02:40 PM
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First, it it an Atwood or a Surburban? Next, are you referring to electric or gas switch?
Do you know if it runs on gas, electric, or both?
If it's a Surburban with both gas and electric, then to turn on the gas is usually where the panel for the tank sensors, etc. The electric switch is on the tank almost hidden. Be careful as some of the switches are mounted upside down and if on without water will burn the heating element.
If an Atwood both gas and electric are usually on the tank level panel.
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09-14-2021, 01:02 PM
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I have a 2006 Southwind. Switch is behind left, lower cabinet kitchen sink door. Has a switch for gas/electric.
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09-14-2021, 01:17 PM
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I recently went through this with my 1997 American Eagle. I have an Atwood water heater. I had no idea it was both propane and electric until the control board for the propane went out. There is no switch for electric on the outside of the unit itself. The electric element is behind the unit. Anyway...my switch for the electric water heater is an unlabeled switch (looks like a light switch) located in the bathroom.
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09-14-2021, 01:30 PM
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WH Switch
Open the cabinet door under your sink
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09-14-2021, 02:19 PM
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Mine is behind the left hand cabinet under the sink. It is 3 position, Microwave, OFF and Water Heater.
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09-14-2021, 08:54 PM
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3-position is the key
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sumobob
Mine is behind the left hand cabinet under the sink. It is 3 position, Microwave, OFF and Water Heater.
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If your Label has been peeled off you may not recognize that’s it’s3 position as Sumobob pointed out. So kick it all the way to the left and wait for it to heat up.
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09-15-2021, 04:55 AM
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That is it. Thank you so much for your help....I never would have looked there. There are so many things to try to figure out when you buy a new ( used ) rig that I didnt look in the kitchen cabinets. Thank you all for your help
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