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Will your electric water heater blow up if your water is turned off?
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∙ 10y ago
Only if you leave the burners or elements on. -If water stops, close gas line or switch off breaker for tank.
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Rate at which electrical energy is converted to another type of energy?
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Can you use a 6A 250v fast blow fuse instead of a 6.3A 250v fast blow in a 250 volt amplifier?
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What happens if your hot water heater is on but has no water in it?
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Why does a electric unit blow fuses periodically during the winter heating season?
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What can cause front heater not to blow in 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan?
Leave it turned off.... doh
Why won't my heater blow on my 1993 Buick Roadmaster?
flush the heater core in both directions with water
What might be the problem when the water from the heater is not hot but warm?
If its a gas water heater then it may be a bad thermostat or the temperature is set very low or in some cases the wind from a storm could blow the pilot flame out and in time the water turns warm then cold. If its a electric water heater it could be that the bottom element is not working or the dip tube is damaged or the set water temperature is set on low.
Why does heater in a 2000 Dodge Neon only blow cold air?
you may not have the heater water hoses plugged in
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Blow off valve faulty or expansion tank needed at water heater.
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heater will not blow on a 1996 ford contour
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Low coolant? Defective thermostat? Heater core "airbound"? Water pump circulating coolant? Selector switch working? Temperature control cable?
