Older Atwood RV Water Heater Gets An Overhaul

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Certified Mobile RV Technician, Darren Koepp, walks you through the steps to bring new life to an older Atwood RV water heater that is no longer heating very well on propane and doesn't work at all on electric.
If you are in need of RV Repairs in the Olympic Peninsula area of Washington state, submit a service request on our website at myrvworks.com today!

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I love how you can pack so much information on everything you need to know about a particular subject in one video! You have a perfect approach to teaching. quickly and efficiently. So far, you have show me how to replace the motor in my air conditioner, my RV Power converter, the circuit power board for my refrigerator, and now you have show me how to repair my water heater! THANKS SO MUCH! You are awesome Darren keep it up !!!

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[@stevemacedo771]

Just found this and is perfect timing. Going to replace most of these things to just give it an update to a 26 year old water heater. Thanks again

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[@doncleveland194]

Thank you Darren. Excellent Description on how to replace just about everything on this water heater. it really helped me out. Cheers

[@opsdaddy]

Terrific video! Thorough, clear, and so so informative. I like that you not only show what you're doing, but also explain why you're doing it. Thanks so much, Darren! I feel ready to tackle the Atwood water heater on our 2007 Mallard trailer! Cheers!

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[@rebeccaconaway4533]

Just found this. My motorhome has this same one and it's been drip leaking for months. Today I was finally able to cap off the hoses because the Just Answer rv tech gave me so much information and tips on what to do. This video has even more because today I took a pic of mine and it's identical so now I might see if I can fix the leak or replace the whole shebang with a new tankless. One problem I have is the previous owners back to 30 years ago have disconnected just about every sensor related wire and naturally being that it's so old, no one has a clue where to start. I just need to get hot water without all the bells and whistle and leaks. This post is going to matter very much after I learn from it. Thank you for posting it even though its 5 years old it's a bonus to me.

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Clear and concise as all these videos should be! Very educational.

[@lisakukla459]

Wow. This is just excellent. I'm so grateful to have found this! It's perfect. Absolutely top notch. I now feel confident that I can repair my water heater myself. Thank you so much for this awesome, thorough tutorial. Without a doubt, you've saved a lot of people a lot of money and improved a lot of showers.

[@vap0rtranz]

BEST video I've found for troubleshooting our old Coachman's water heater.

[@donnabellaropson]

I have an older Atwood RV water heater. This is the best explaination/service demo I have found after searching for days...Excellent!!!!

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Amazing detail. Thank you for doing this video. Video is Applicable to many models. Can’t wait to adjust my “jet engine”!

[@ttaylor97219]

Thank you so much for your beautiful, clear teaching!! Really a gift! I am confident by following your instructions I can update my water heater as well!!

[@davidhill1944]

Excellent video. I liked the step by step trouble shooting tips and clear explanations.

[@burtburt1755]

You are by far the best in your field. You answered all my questions about my water heater in one video. Thank you for all your time and efforts.

[@redtickcpa7]

Great job of explaining each component and how it works

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The best one have ever watched on water heater

[@kdro420]

Wow this video is very helpful. More than any other. I feel totally comfortable about diagnosing my friends water heater! Thank you!

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I have to concur with all the other comments here. What a great video. Clear, to the point and chock full of information. Going to go check out your other content. Well done!!!

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[@johncoyne7004]

I wish I could hired people as competent as you. Great video. Thanks Jack&Molly

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This is hands down the best Atwood hot water tank video ever made!

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[@LightZone9]

Thanks for the video. It helped me fix my hot water heater without spending a dime. The 1/8" gap on my spark sender was more like 1/4". I carefully reduced the gap and re centered the disc at the end of the tube. The unit is starting up right away and the sputtering I was having for the past few days is gone. Burning evenly and quietly. Thanks again!

[@sidneyfroneberger1718]

Holy Cow!!!!You helped me so much dude....Thank you...I have been racking my brain about this water heater you are very helpful. Thank you so much

[@Command37]

Very clear, precise and detailed info here. Excellent. Thank you sir.

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Best water heater video I've seen.

[@garylewis8863]

This was awesome. Thanks - you gave me the confidence to work on mine :)

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What a great and well explained video! I feel like I have a much better understanding of my RV water heater!

[@billkuhn9905]

This is very helpful. I am new to this and every bit of knowledge helps.

[@kf4gis]

Very Good sir thanks so much, not only did you explain how to repair you explained how it works!!!! Very helpful thanks again and God Bless!!

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I like your videos, Ive learned so much already just from the 2 or 3 I've watched. Thank you for sharing all your knowledge.

[@MsTHORNANATOR]

Thank you for a very informative and concise video. To the point without opinions that are useless in most cases.

[@allenmcnamee5045]

This was great for everyday information. I never knew the logic of how my water heater worked.

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You deserve a home made pie from that family. Great video. I have the exact WH. I'll be trying and testing all this stuff.

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Amazing valuable information!! Thank you so much for sharing your expertise!!👍🏾👍🏾

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Great training video! Thank you so much!

[@transequitur]

Excellent video...it gave me all the information I need to feel confident in replacing most of these parts on my Atwood. Thank you for taking the time to make this video !!

[@hatteraslabuf]

Thank you Darren. . . excellent tutorial !

[@MyRVWorks]

Hi Robb, Thanks for watching and I appreciate your comment! Happy Camping! Cheers, Darren Koepp

[@mattmcguire8633]

Thank you. someone tried to add an adjustable thermostat to my unit and it's been quite a journey till now

[@MagicNomadic]

Best explanation yet, THANK YOU!!!

[@marymcclaflin2594]

Perfect instruction. Thank you so much. Blessings upon you.

[@stephanericard5004]

Wow I had problems with my Atwood water heater I got say your explanation on your video are very good didn't have the option change the igniter module out and the 2 thermostat also and the safety in case of propane problem turn switch on work like a charm now just have change electrical side I now the elements is burnt out thanks Steph

[@chris.s.9992]

GREAT video best water heater vid on the net. thank you. you really helped me out.

[@jillstansell7241]

Thank you so much!! I am trying to fix my Atwood. It is an older model too.

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I wish I could give you 100 thumbs up. So much valuable information here! Thanks so much.

[@JC-3691]

Love your detail and explanations!!! Thank you!😊

[@peterdanniels2310]

Peter Danniels, eh Excellent! Without wasting a moment of our time, you've taught us how to overhaul an Atwood water heater. I appreciate you making a separate video for work on a Suburban W.H. Prior to finding yours, I watched one that tried to address both brands in one video...confusing.

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Wow....great explanation of how everything works !! You have a new subscriber ~ Thanks

[@grumpyg9350]

1/8” gap, and cleaning the ground, did the trick.👍👍👏🏻👏🏻

[@TexCynRVLife]

This really explains things. What a good video! Thank you soooooo much!!! Now I can repair my water heater properly. It's been broken for months. Cold showers are not fun 👍😊❄🚿❄🌡

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Ps. New sub here!

[@MyRVWorks]

Thanks for watching. I certainly hope this helps you. Everyone loves a hot shower. Happy camping.

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[@davidsweeney8472]

GAS Valve not opening. After buying a new Elec module didn't solve the problem, next taking off the gas valve bringing it home testing the solenoid, good. the fuse checks out. Not knowing how the thermostat was mounted believing it was inside. a big relief knowing how to take them out, hope that this will fix it. Also didn't know about backflushing. Thanks for making a very good, I mean excellent video. You are the Man. I will let you know if that fixes it, Back over to the RV now.. THANKS Dave

[@iscaballero2471]

What an excellent video... Thank You So Much

[@ratherbecamping9735]

Excellent, Excellent, Excellent video, great camera angles, could clearly understand you and your descriptions were great, best I've seen!!! New subscriber! Now I need to search to see if you have a video that explains why my older Atwood without all the electronics on the outside will not hold a pilot flame when I let go of the knob.

[@MyRVWorks]

Thank you very much for the kind comment. Now, regarding your Atwood with the manual pilot. On my website resources tab, filter for your water heater, you should find a very detailed manual that explains how to test the thermistor, the magnet, coil, generator Etc to help fix your issue. I do have on my list of videos to make one specifically for the manual pilot water heaters. I'll probably be doing that one in the shop where I can have better control of the environment. I worked on one the other day but I had kids screaming and yelling all around me which would have made a terrible video LOL.

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Good video & good explanation. 👍💯

[@64maxpower]

thank you thank you! you call it what it is. A water heater!. 999 out of 1000 people call it a hot water heater and I wish it didnt urk me. And excellent video. I just watched a video where they told me to turn my switch on and check my fuse and propane level. If it still didnt light that we should call someone. I appreciate your thoroughness and filming with one hand while working

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Solid gold

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[@steveforliberty7801]

Great Video! Learned a lot.

[@DJSAS2003]

Awesome! Now I know it is normal for water heater to cycle on a few times before igniter heats up without shutting off right away.

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This was excellent for a beginner like me.

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[@PeterBerkmanProfile]

great video! it would be awesome if sometime you would do one that showed fully replacing the electrical element... thank you!

[@DougFenrich]

Great job!

[@efrainpelaez1246]

Awesome Sr. Tks

[@lauravictorious4670]

I bought a '94 Fleetwood Southwind and am having to learn everything about RV's. My water heater red light goes on and says "w.h. pilot." There is NO maintenance manual so I'm thankful to have finally found your videos. I know that the rig was winterized and I bought it just a few weeks ago. I only recently got water and electric hook-ups but have had no idea how to get the water heater to work. Looks like I need to check on some things first. No sure how well I'll do but at least I have way more information than I did a day ago. This still might be above my skill level but I'll see how it goes. It's tiresome heating up water on the stove for washing dishes and bathing.

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Excellent thank you

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I really enjoy your tutorials thanks!!! my water heater doesn't get all that hot. what do I look for?

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Very Good job.

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Thank you sir.

[@mrsjp10910]

Thank you so much for this very informative video. We have had our rv for almost a year but no one around here is taking on campers that are not sold by their business. So we have not had hot water the whole time. I can’t wait to see if I can fix it now.

[@lauravictorious4670]

I know you posted this a year ago but I'm wondering if you were able to fix your water heater.

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COOK, I am SO going to go work on mine now! ! ! Wish me luck! :)

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You can do it!

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[@phillipmorris1334]

hello from the Ozarks! thanks for ur detail info and precious time. how do check atwoods electric control board? tight lines and cheers!

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