Hot Water Tank Inspection List
November 24, 2009
This is a check list of a hot water tank inspection that our techs would go through:
- Check operation of safety limit controls
- Check water pressure and temperature relief valve
- Check expansion tank (if applicable)
- Check operation of thermostat
- Check pressure switches and vent blower (if applicable)
- Inspect burners and clean if required
- Examine vent connector and inspect venting system
- Check vent damper operation (if applicable)
- Check and adjust pilot light (if applicable)
- Check flame rectification
- Measure stack (flute) temperature
- Check gas piping
- Check and adjust manifold gas pressure
- Clock appliance to verify correct input
- Combustion / ventilation air adequate
- Inspect heat exchanger
- Clean equipment interior/exterior
- Carbon Monoxide Testing

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