AO Smith Gas Water Heater Disassembly – Repair Help

Repairing an AO Smith gas water heater? This video demonstrates the proper and safe way to disassemble a water heater and how to access parts that may need to be tested and/or replaced.

Here is a list of the most common gas water heater problems:

Water heater does not heat
Water heater does not light
Water heater is leaking
Water heater is too hot

Tools needed: Phillips head screwdriver, tape, flat head screwdriver, 1 & 1/2 inch socket or a water heater wrench, pipe wrench, sealant, 1 & 1/16 inch socket, needle nose pliers