Learn how to change your water heater
How to Change your Water Heater
Changing the water heater in a mobile home or campers can be a relatively easy task. The ability to do it yourself will save you time and money and give you a sense of pride that you have accomplished something important for your recreational vehicle. There will be no need to take your RV to a repair facility and will save a few hundred dollars on labor. You will also get a new perspective on your RV's water and electricity system if you have a problem in the near future and below is information on how to change a water heater.
The tools you need are few to accomplish this task and you will be able to finish this project within an hour. You will need a hook, a unit, a wireless drill, a square bit, a Phillips bit, a knife scraper, a pencil, a paper, and a sealing tape to close the outer door of the leak after installing the new water heater. The first task is to make sure that you have disconnected all the power in your RV unit. Once you have cut off the RV power supply, you can start to make sure that the water lines and water heater have been drained from all previous water. You can do this by using the adjustable wrench and find the drainage valve behind the heater door.
After draining the heater, the next task will be to find the entry plate inside the RV to reach the back of the heater. The access panel will be directly behind the outside door when facing the heater from the outside. This painting is usually a thin piece of plywood covering an entry slot that allows you to perform maintenance on your heating device. Sometimes the location below the closet is located in your kitchen area. Once you remove this panel you will see two lines of water reaching to the back of the heater.
You will need to be sure to turn off your gas to the heater. This is a very important factor so that you can safely remove the gas line. Now you will begin to remove the water lines connected to the back of the heater. You will have an inlet and outlet and this will be easy to select because both lines have different lengths. Some lines are marked with blue and red marks representing hot and cold. The entrance line will be cool and the exit will be hot. Once you disconnect, make sure you move the lines easily to the side for more work room and protect lines.
The next step will be to separate any wires that may be connected to your heater. This process is very important to take your time as you will write down all colored wires and related wires. If you have a hand unit you will not have wires, these wires will be only if you have an automatic ignition system and an electric heater. The last step to remove your heater is to remove the screws from around the outer flashing that holds the heater in its position. Your water heater will come in two separate parts. The heating unit is one part of the external flash covering the hole per second. Once done, the heater must flow slowly from the aperture and you are now ready to re-enter the new heater to its current location.
After removing the sealant and you are ready to extract the heating unit, be sure to remove all wires and lines away from the unit. This will ensure that when you pull the unit out of the slot, you are not pulling any important wires or separate water lines. Also, make sure to push the gas line safely to the side without kinking line. Before fixing the new heater, you will need to clean the old sealant tape from the outer wall and replace it with a new tape. Replace the new tape in the same place as the old one. You can take the knife scraper and gently strip the tape. This will allow for a clean and easy installation. Also, make sure the floor of the heater is clear and clean of any debris and remaining water. When replacing the new unit, you will have a better installation if there is no debris in the way. You can now install the new heater by repeating these steps in the opposite direction.
The tools you need are few to accomplish this task and you will be able to finish this project within an hour. You will need a hook, a unit, a wireless drill, a square bit, a Phillips bit, a knife scraper, a pencil, a paper, and a sealing tape to close the outer door of the leak after installing the new water heater. The first task is to make sure that you have disconnected all the power in your RV unit. Once you have cut off the RV power supply, you can start to make sure that the water lines and water heater have been drained from all previous water. You can do this by using the adjustable wrench and find the drainage valve behind the heater door.
After draining the heater, the next task will be to find the entry plate inside the RV to reach the back of the heater. The access panel will be directly behind the outside door when facing the heater from the outside. This painting is usually a thin piece of plywood covering an entry slot that allows you to perform maintenance on your heating device. Sometimes the location below the closet is located in your kitchen area. Once you remove this panel you will see two lines of water reaching to the back of the heater.
You will need to be sure to turn off your gas to the heater. This is a very important factor so that you can safely remove the gas line. Now you will begin to remove the water lines connected to the back of the heater. You will have an inlet and outlet and this will be easy to select because both lines have different lengths. Some lines are marked with blue and red marks representing hot and cold. The entrance line will be cool and the exit will be hot. Once you disconnect, make sure you move the lines easily to the side for more work room and protect lines.
The next step will be to separate any wires that may be connected to your heater. This process is very important to take your time as you will write down all colored wires and related wires. If you have a hand unit you will not have wires, these wires will be only if you have an automatic ignition system and an electric heater. The last step to remove your heater is to remove the screws from around the outer flashing that holds the heater in its position. Your water heater will come in two separate parts. The heating unit is one part of the external flash covering the hole per second. Once done, the heater must flow slowly from the aperture and you are now ready to re-enter the new heater to its current location.
After removing the sealant and you are ready to extract the heating unit, be sure to remove all wires and lines away from the unit. This will ensure that when you pull the unit out of the slot, you are not pulling any important wires or separate water lines. Also, make sure to push the gas line safely to the side without kinking line. Before fixing the new heater, you will need to clean the old sealant tape from the outer wall and replace it with a new tape. Replace the new tape in the same place as the old one. You can take the knife scraper and gently strip the tape. This will allow for a clean and easy installation. Also, make sure the floor of the heater is clear and clean of any debris and remaining water. When replacing the new unit, you will have a better installation if there is no debris in the way. You can now install the new heater by repeating these steps in the opposite direction.
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