Open following links for possible help:
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-adjust-temperature-on-water-heater.html
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-troubleshoot-electric-problems-with-water-heater.html
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SOURCE: the water heater stays on
Please add a comment and say which type, and model water heater you have.
Look at label on side of tank.
If you have electronic control, please describe the control.
This information will let expert access manual and possibly write best solution for your situation.
If you have tankless water heater, read manual, or contact Rheem or qualified service technician.
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SOURCE: i have a rheem water heater and it has went into
Do you have the model number? There is usually a temperature control knob on the heater that you turn to VAC, that just keeps it lit. Usually, setting it to 120°F is adequate.
SOURCE: After a power outage, the
Ideally you have the original operating guide that came with the unit. The guide should show the location of a reset button and explain how to reset it to original factory settings.
If you don't have the guide, open the control door and see if instructions are printed on the inside of the door. If not look for small (usually red) button behind door and depress to reset.
SOURCE: Rheem Power Vent 50 gas water heater will not come
Water inside tank-type water heater can remain hot for some time.
That's one advantage of well-insulated tank-type water heaters.
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Power outage can be related to failure of gas control.
Unplug stuff when power goes out. And then plug back in after power is restored.
Water heaters with electronics are not protected from surge.
Electronics can blow out during and after power outage. For example nearby lightning strike will cause current to run along household wires. With ordinary power outage, once power is restored, the surge can affect all kinds of electronic circuitry such as timers, water heaters, water softener, treadmill etc.
Sounds like you have intellivent gas control valve:
Open following link to identify gas control, and download typical manual, and download intellivent service manual with troubleshooting, error codes, etc.
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-adjust-temperature-on-water-heater.html#intelli
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