How To - Troubleshoot your Water Heater

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How to troubleshoot your Water Heaters?

 

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The HUG Hydronics System is designed to be simple, the water heaters were not.

So here is a list of common issues with water heaters and what to do about them.

GAS HEATER ISSUES:

Not firing up. You may need to restrict the flow to increase pressure in the water heater on the initial startup. Simply pinching the hose for a minute may do it.

ELECTRIC HEATER ISSUES:

Making a loud constant growling noise. Turn the water heater temp down to 120°F, and make sure your heat source pump is set to max.

What's Happening in Cottonwood?

Extreme Panel's demonstration house brings building techniques into the real world. As a sponsor, HUG Hydronics is providing Heat-Sheet, PEX, and the in-floor heating distribution system for the project.

Fellow EP Summit sponsor BUILD Show Network is documenting the process with cameras, interviews, and a closer look at each step of the process, leading up to the January 2027 Summit.

See the build come together.

Take a closer look at the project, then explore what radiant in-floor heating could look like in your own home, shop, or garage.

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What HUG Hydronics Brings to the Project.

  • Start below the slab
  • Heat-Sheet insulation provides the foundation for the project's radiant floor.
  • Put warmth underfoot
  • PEX loops carry heated fluid through the floor, turning the slab into part of the heating system.
  • Bring it together with HUG Hydronics
  • The HUG Hydronics system brings pumps and controls into a compact system simplifying the mechanical setup that serves the floor.
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