Causes of excessive temperature of gas water heater

Too high temperature of gas water heater is a common problem, which may lead to too high temperature of tap water and even redness of tap water. The following are some reasons for the high temperature of gas water heaters:

1. thermostat failure: the thermostat is an important control element inside the gas water heater, which can control the temperature of the water heater. If the thermostat fails, the temperature of the water heater cannot be controlled normally, and the water heater will overheat.

2. The water heater inlet pipe is blocked: If the water heater inlet pipe is blocked, the water flow will decrease and the water temperature will increase. This situation may cause the outlet temperature of the water heater to be too high.

3. Gas valve failure: The gas valve is an important part of the water heater, which can control the gas in and out. If the gas valve fails, the water heater will burn too much gas and the water temperature will become too high.

4. Gas pipeline blockage: If the gas pipeline is blocked, the flow of gas will be reduced, and the water heater will not be able to burn enough gas to heat water. In order to reach the predetermined temperature, the water heater will burn more gas, resulting in high water temperature.

5. Poor heat dissipation of the water heater: If the heat dissipation of the water heater is poor, the internal temperature of the water heater will be too high. This situation may cause the outlet temperature of the water heater to be too high.

To sum up, there may be many reasons for the high temperature of gas water heaters, so it is necessary to conduct a comprehensive inspection and maintenance of the water heaters to check and solve the problems. Users are advised to check and maintain the water heater regularly during use to prevent the problem of excessive temperature.