Propane H20 does not work

[maryreiley]

My propane water heater stopped working. The electric heater does. I have an Atwood GC6AA-10E model. I have gone through the preventive maintenance and cleaned things up, but still not working. When I turn it on with the propane switch there is a whining sound coming out on the top right hand side of the heater. Any ideas for me to check? I am now in WA and most places are booked till June, so I thought maybe someone had an idea while I wait. Thank you.

[pconroy]

Originally Posted by maryreiley

I am now in WA and most places are booked till June, so I thought maybe someone had an idea while I wait. Thank you.

Hold on, I think you'll have quite a few people responding. Losing propane heat on the water heater is pretty common. Also look for some Youtube videos while you're waiting for folks to respond.

I don't have that model heater anymore but if I recall the causes were simple things, like ensure the vent tubes are insect free to more complicated circuit board stuff.

[TCNashville]

We have the 10 gallon version of that heater. The area that you said the whining is coming from is the main circuit board. [top right] You might try to unplug each wire one at a time and then plug it back in, although a bad connection probably wouldn't make a whining sound. Don't forget to unplug/plug back in the igniter wire as well. The first thing you should hear when you turn the propane switch on is a clicking sound from the igniter trying to light the propane.

[maryreiley]

Thank you for your input. No clicker sound, so will look at the igniter.

[pconroy]

Originally Posted by maryreiley

Thank you for your input. No clicker sound, so will look at the igniter.

You might try asking on a site like RV.net - since that water heater is so common. No need to restrict your question to just us other Jayco owners.