DWAYNECHERAMIE Report post Posted May 16, 2018 Hot water heater fires up good, runs about 10 min, shuts down.... ill wait a few min. Then it fires right back up, but will only run about 2-3 min then shuts back down again....it's a 10 gal. Atwood... I'm thinking thermostat, any thoughts?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sstgermain Report post Posted May 16, 2018 Sounds like the over temp limit switch. jumper it for a few minutes to see if it stays running. Is the water getting HOT and it is just shutting off because it is up to temp?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DWAYNECHERAMIE Report post Posted May 16, 2018 Water is getting warm in just that short period, but not really hot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaypsmith Report post Posted May 16, 2018 Have you tried moving the thermostat up and down a few times? Oxidation sometimes can cause inacuracy, just moving the dial will on occasion clear this condition for a little while. Yes the thermostat is the most likely culprit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richard5933 Report post Posted May 16, 2018 Electric or LP? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
