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pkzochow Member 
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I have a water heater issue. The pilot lite will start without an issue, however, the burner will not lite. If I leave the heater unplugged for about 10 minutes the burner will like for about 10 seconds and then shut back off. What could be going on here, don't really want to call for service if I should just purchase a new one. This is a 40 gallon which is about 12 years old. Thanks for the help. |
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eleent Member
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Hello: Power vent heaters have been built with many different details. There is a contributor, Ej who's particularly good with these, but he'll certainly need model and serial numbers to be able to help  Yours, Larry |
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pkzochow Member
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Thanks for the info, here are the details. RCLP 0597128846 (serial) 5VP40E-LP A (model) Richmond powervent. |
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pkzochow Member
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So I replaced the thermostat last night hoping that was it and it actually heated two times, then same thing. The pilot lite starts and that’s it. Once the heater is off for about 10 minutes and I turn it on the pilot lite starts, burner starts for about 3 seconds, then pilot and burner go out. Pilot light restarts, burner doesn't unless it is left off for 10 minutes, process keeps repeating itself. |
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undee70ss Member 
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Could be a bad or leaking vacuum switch. The burner won't light if it "thinks" the power vent isn't working. |
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Ej Member
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If their is and air leak then the burner fan will continue to run. Make sure your power cord is wired correctly at the wall. Black wire should have 120 ACV. Reverse polarity can cause this problem. Also make sure there is a good ground. |
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