How To Turn On Richmond Water Heater

Don’t know how to turn on the Richmond Water Heater? Then, this guide will help you turn on the water heater, no matter what type of Richmond Water Heaters you own. So, let’s dive in. 

How To Turn On Richmond Water Heater?

The procedure of turning on a Richmond Water Heater will be different based on the type of water heaters– like electric, gas or tankless water heaters. This chapter will walk you through the step-by-step process to turn on every type of Richmond water heater. 

How To Turn On or Light Richmond Gas Water Heater?

Try these steps to light the pilot on Richmond Gas Water Heater: 

• Turn on the gas isolation valve.
• Turn off the gas control/thermostat knob to Off position. 
• Leave the water heater for several minutes to clear out any unburned gasses. 
• Move the combination gas control/thermostat knob to Pilot. 
• Press down the thermostat knob and start striking the igniter button simultaneously until the pilot light comes on. 
• Release the igniter button and the thermostat knob once the pilot light comes on. 
• Set the thermostat knob to your desired temperature setting. 

Note: If the Richmond Water Heater pilot light won’t stay lit after several lighting attempts, turn the unit off and contact the Richmond Customer Support Team. 

You can read this article on how to light Richmond Water Heater if your water heater comes with an automatic ignition device.  

How To Turn On Richmond Electric Water Heater?

Turning on a Richmond Electric Water Heater is a piece of cake. Go along with the following steps to operate your electric water heater like a charm: 

1. Turn on the electric power supply to your water heater at the circuit breaker. 

2. Set the temperature. To adjust temperature, you can try these steps: 

• Turn off the electric supply to the unit.
• Remove the upper access panel. 
• Move away the insulation to expose the thermostat. 
• Set the thermostat dial pointer to your desired temperature setting using a screwdriver. 
• Replace the insulation and jacket access panel. Then, restore the power to your water heater. 

3. Press the reset button if required. To learn why and when you need to press the reset button, read this article: Richmond Water Heater Reset Button. 

Read Also: Richmond Electric Water Heater Troubleshooting

How To Turn On Richmond Tankless Water Heater?

Based on the type of tankless water heaters, the operating procedure for Richmond Tankless Water Heater will be different. Below, I will show you how to turn on both gas and electric tankless water heaters.

Turning On Gas Tankless Water Heater: 

• Read the safety information mentioned in the label of the tankless unit.
• Turn off electric supply to the unit. 
• Turn the gas control valve clockwise to shut off the gas supply. 
• Leave the tankless water heater for five minutes to clear out any unburned gasses. 
• Move the gas control valve located on the outside of the unit counterclockwise to turn on the gas supply. 
• Restore power to the water heater. 
• Power on the remote control. 
• Set the temperature by adjusting the Up or Down buttons. If you want to set the temperature above 12o, I recommend you check this article: Richmond Water Heater Temperature Adjustment. 

Turning on Electric Tankless Water Heater: 

• Ensure you turn on the electric supply to the unit at the circuit breaker.
• Press the On/off button on the control panel to turn on your water heater.
• Press either Up or Down buttons to adjust the temperature setting. 

How To Turn Off Richmond Water Heater?

To turn off a Richmond Gas Water Heater, set the thermostat dial to the lowest setting by turning it clockwise until it stops. Then, press the thermostat knob slightly and move it clockwise to the Off position. 

On the other hand, you can easily turn off the Richmond Water Heater by flipping down the circuit breaker for the water heater. 

If you have a Richmond Gas Tankless Water Heater, press the On/Off button on the control panel and shut off the gas supply to the unit. To turn off an electric tankless water heater, press the power button on the control panel. Then, disconnect the power cord from the outlet or shut off the electric supply at the circuit breaker.

How Long Does It Take For Richmond Water Heaters To Heat Up?

A conventional gas storage water heater will take around 60-80 minutes to heat. On the other hand, an electric water heater will take around several hours to heat the water in the tank. But a tankless or on-demand water heater will heat the water immediately when the water goes through the heat exchanger.