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Version: 2011.07.01

Water Heater: Gas Standards

Coverage Summary

IssueCoveredPeriodNotes
Water heaterAppliance, excluded from the Limited Warranty
Manufacturer coverageSee notesPer manufacturerRefer to the manufacturer's limited warranty

Performance Standards

Appliance Exclusion

Standard: Water heaters are an appliance.

Coverage: Water heaters are excluded from this Limited Warranty. Refer to the manufacturer's limited warranty for information regarding coverage of the water heater.

What's Not Covered

The following are excluded from warranty coverage:

  • Water heaters - Water heaters are an appliance and are excluded from this Limited Warranty; refer to the manufacturer's limited warranty for coverage information

Filing a Claim

If you have no hot water, before calling for service check to confirm that the:

  1. Pilot is lit (directions will be found on the side of the tank)
  2. Temperature setting is not on "vacation" or too low
  3. Water supply valve is open

Refer to the manufacturer's literature for specific locations of these items and possibly other troubleshooting tips. Even if these troubleshooting tips do not identify a solution, the information you gather will be useful to the service provider you call. For coverage, refer to the manufacturer's limited warranty; for other concerns, Request Service.


Care Tips: See Water Heater: Gas Use & Care for maintenance and troubleshooting guidance.