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TXTiger · 10-23-2020, 02:13 PM

I am in the Escapees Co-Op in Benson AZ and need the annual service completed on my Aqua Hot 450 D. I went on Aqua Hots web site and there is only one mobil tech listed and he is located inTucson which is 45 miles away. He wants $150 for the drive to Benson plus $250/300 for the service. I normally pay about $200 total. Does anyone know of a Aqua Hot tech near Benson? TIA

CountryB · 10-23-2020, 03:47 PM

Can you drive over the guy's shop for the service? Should only take a few hours to complete. If not, perhaps wait until you are ready to leave your current location and find someone else at the next stop.

pointrow · 10-23-2020, 05:41 PM

If your AH is working fine leave it alone. No reason to pull a annual just because it’s been a year.
Wait until your in an area that has a service available.
It’s really not rocket science to do it your self and there are a lot of videos to show you how.

Good luck
Pointrow

BigSkyBob · 10-23-2020, 05:58 PM

I've been doing the "annual service" on my 450D for 13 years. I never had access to a video showing what to do but it's actually very easy. I change the filter and nozzle every other year and have never had a problem. I had the 120 VAC feed to the electric element short against the cover that tripped the breaker. After finding the issue I reconnected the feed wire to the element wire and have hot water. But the diesel burner will run but won't fire so I think the short might have taken out the relay that's in that small box. No Aquahot techs in the Vegas area either so I'll have to wait until I get to Quartzsite. Good luck finding a solution to your issue. Aquahot techs appear to be on the same pay scale as attorneys but their expertise is valuable under most circumstances.