How does a hot water heater thermostat work?
Setting and adjusting the hot water heater thermostat is all about the gas valve, which lets gas in through the bottom burner. Learn about using a thermistor to help control the temperature of a hot water heater with help from a master plumber and heating specialist in this free video on hot water heater thermostats.
How to replace the radiator, thermostat and hose?
Once these items are removed, you can access the hose clamp holding the upper radiator hose to the thermostat housing (See Figure 14 ). At this point, if you are not replacing the thermostat, simply put the new hose on and re-assemble the front end of the car. Replacing the thermostat is a bit tricky as it is a tight fit within the engine bay.
How can you tell if your car thermostat is stuck?
To quickly tell if your thermostat is stuck, watch the flow of coolant through your radiator. For a more accurate test, measure the temperatures of the engine and the hose leading to the radiators to see if they’re similar.
What happens if the thermostat is stuck in the closed position?
However, if the thermostat gets stuck in the closed position, the coolant can’t flow through the radiator and can make your engine overheat. To quickly tell if your thermostat is stuck, watch the flow of coolant through your radiator.
However, if the thermostat gets stuck in the closed position, the coolant can’t flow through the radiator and can make your engine overheat. To quickly tell if your thermostat is stuck, watch the flow of coolant through your radiator.
How can I tell if my car has a broken thermostat?
You can check this by checking the temperature of the upper radiator hose. If it is hot near the radiator after you have driven your car, then coolant is u001eowing through it. If it is still cold, you may have a broken thermostat and should remove the thermostat and test it.
How can I tell if my thermostat is open or closed?
Take the thermostat out of the pot to see if it’s opened. Pull the thermostat out of the water with your tongs and set it on paper towels to dry it off. As the thermostat heats up, the spring should compress and the center ring will separate from the outer ring to make a gap in the middle.
Why is my lower radiator hose Cold instead of hot?
If you have a problem with your coolant temperature and realize that the lower radiator hose is cold instead of hot, you could be experiencing problems with the coolant system that needs to get fixed. You will need to look at the various parts that influence the radiator temperature to properly diagnose a lower radiator hose cold problem.