Hot water after being winterized

[Pete'sMH]

Originally Posted by witthuus

Thank you Pete, I might need your advise if it is burned out

Ah...I just noticed that you have a Dometic heater. Those are harder to replace the element on because it’s on the inside where access is undoubtedly poor. The recommended priced is to remove the whole unit! But the good news is that on this style of heater the element is below the drain level so you maybe still had enough water inside to keep the element under water. So maybe you’ll be ok. Hope so.

[Inspector57]

ByPass on an A30 is under sink. You can reach from cabinet below sink.

[witthuus]

Originally Posted by Pete'sMH

Ah...I just noticed that you have a Dometic heater. Those are harder to replace the element on because it’s on the inside where access is undoubtedly poor. The recommended priced is to remove the whole unit! But the good news is that on this style of heater the element is below the drain level so you maybe still had enough water inside to keep the element under water. So maybe you’ll be ok. Hope so.

not burned out - WH works fine on gas and 12V/110V

[knucklehead]

Originally Posted by witthuus

Water in the heater is definitely hot. Just need to find the bypass valve. YouTube is not of help, I could only find the Freedom Elite, not the A30 which seems to be in a different location. Does anybody know which model is similar to the A30 ?

Thanks again everybody!!

If it's like mine there are valves at the top of the water heater and one below the water heater, then there is a vertical line and a valve. THAT valve must be closed to use the system and the top and bottom valves must be open. You will hear the tank filling. Once full, clear the lines of air and turn on the electric heater. It takes at least a half hour to heat with 110v. Then turn on the propane heater. You will hear it light and burn. Hopefully you have not burnt out your element. Easy change out. Don't know how you may have hurt the gas system. Dealership can help you with that! Good Luck; Bob

[Pete'sMH]

Originally Posted by witthuus

not burned out - WH works fine on gas and 12V/110V

Super! And you learned a lot about your coach.