No hot water after power outage.

Question

I have an older model Bradford White Water heater model# M180R6DS. Last week we had storms and the power went out. Two days later i noticed i had no hot water. Is there something i need to manually reset on the water heater?? Any ideas before i call a plumber??

Answer 1

I'm not sure about your particular model of water heater, but I do know that heating systems with mechanical timers can sometimes be a problem after a power outage. If the timer's really old, or has had a hard life, it can seize when it stops, and then when the power goes back on, it doesn't run any more.

If your heater has a mechanical timer on it, try hitting it and see if you can hear it start running again.

Answer 2

there is a reset switch behind the access panel , but it may also be the breaker. Some times after a power outage appliances will overload the breaker trying to catch up.

Answer 3

Do you smell natural gas? If you do, make sure that you open up and ventilate your house VERY WELL before you try to relight that pilot!

Answer 4

Yes there is a reset button on the waster heater usually behind the access panel. Be sure and turn your power off.  

Answer 5

Check the reset, check the pilot light and check the fuses or circuit breakers.  I hope its one of the above, so you don't have to call anyone.  Good luck!