(800) 905-9506
Traditional water heaters use a storage tank to...
Answer
The heater starts fine, but the gas flow is significantly reduced after a few seconds. Tried a...
(More)
Problem for Reddy Heater-30-55,000 BTU Variable
I have a reddy heater model blp55va and when I
Solution #1
posted on Nov 04, 2009
Test the thermocoupler:
Normal 0 Heater will run as long as the control valve is pressed.
According to DESA test these parts. NOTE: Not all heaters are equipped with
A relay.
Thermocouple
Turn off gas supply. Remove thermocouple
from gas valve. Using a digital
multi-meter set to the lowest DC millivolt
setting (meter needs to have alligator clips
on ends of leads), clip black lead to the
very tip of thermocouple (end removed
from valve). Clip red lead to the outer casing
of thermocouple for ground. Relight
unit output should be between 18 and 28
millivolts.
Relay
Turn off gas supply. Remove bottom of
base (if equipped). Relay is a normally
open circuit between terminals 4 and 6
which closes when current is supplied.
Using a digital multi-meter measure the
resistance. With no power to unit, resistance
between terminals 4 and 6 is open
circuit or no resistance. Apply power to
relay. Resistance between terminals 4 and
6 should be less than 100 mili ohms.
Normal 0 Heater will run as long as the control valve is pressed.
According to DESA test these parts. NOTE: Not all heaters are equipped with
A relay.
Thermocouple
Turn off gas supply. Remove thermocouple
from gas valve. Using a digital
multi-meter set to the lowest DC millivolt
setting (meter needs to have alligator clips
on ends of leads), clip black lead to the
very tip of thermocouple (end removed
from valve). Clip red lead to the outer casing
of thermocouple for ground. Relight
unit output should be between 18 and 28
millivolts.
Relay
Turn off gas supply. Remove bottom of
base (if equipped). Relay is a normally
open circuit between terminals 4 and 6
which closes when current is supplied.
Using a digital multi-meter measure the
resistance. With no power to unit, resistance
between terminals 4 and 6 is open
circuit or no resistance. Apply power to
relay. Resistance between terminals 4 and
6 should be less than 100 mili ohms.
Yes
No
Popular Solutions for Reddy Heater-30-55,000 BTU
Questions and Unsolved Problems for Reddy Heater-30-55,000 BTU
Do you recommend Reddy Heater-30-55,000 BTU Variable?
Answer
Answer
Tries to fire but shuts down after a few seconds. I have already ran it a few times this week. Now...
(More)
Answer
Turns on with flame and fan and after 5-10 seconds shuts off. When I plug it in again, the same...
(More)
Answer
my heater will fire up and run then if i unplug it and plug it back in the motor spins slow and the...
(More)
Answer
55000 btu kerosene heater I ran great until i moved the heater to another room, plugged it back in...
(More)
Ask our Experts
Browse popular Problems
More Common Problems
Most Common Problems for:
For Reddy Heater-30-55,000 BTU...:
Top Heater Experts
Experience:
I run a Full-time Appliance Service Co.with HVAC/Auto Air Conditioning and Small Engine Service.
Ask Me
Top Heater Repair
Best Heaters
Recommended by Owners
Recommended by Owners
