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  1. J

    Whirlpool Flame Lock water heaters, reviews, troubleshooting, repair and support.

    The best thing I ever did was replace that WP with a Bradford White. Going on 3 months now and I don't even think about my water heater.
  2. J

    Whirlpool Flame Lock water heaters, reviews, troubleshooting, repair and support.

    Well the Bradford heater is in place and works like a dream. I took an extended shower today and did not have to adjust the faucet at all. That was not the case with the WP even when it was first installed. I also had great luck with Lowes. My mother in law happened to be in there on Sunday...
  3. J

    Whirlpool Flame Lock water heaters, reviews, troubleshooting, repair and support.

    Ok I have decided. I am going to get the Bradford and White to replace the flamelock before I have to dump any cash into this thing. Does anyone have any experience with returning one of these things to Lowes? I am thinking if nothing else I can complain my way into a store credit. Thanks...
  4. J

    Whirlpool Flame Lock water heaters, reviews, troubleshooting, repair and support.

    First I suppose I have to get the part. It was supposed to arrive today but no dice. What gas valve at Lowes are we talking about? Thanks guys John
  5. J

    Whirlpool Flame Lock water heaters, reviews, troubleshooting, repair and support.

    I called the WP tech number today and got a guy in India. He was very helpful, registered my heater for me and is overnighting the new manifold kit to me. All I had to pay was the 18 bucks. I figured I can take a chance on that before I replace this one with a Rheem. Are the GE/Rheem heaters...
  6. J

    Whirlpool Flame Lock water heaters, reviews, troubleshooting, repair and support.

    Thanks MG, #2 is what I pressed. I did not have the serial number with me when i called and only the model #. Maybe I just got hold of someone in a sour mood. The entire conversation was very abrupt and rude as if I was putting them out by calling. They tried to get me to pay 150 dollars for...
  7. J

    Whirlpool Flame Lock water heaters, reviews, troubleshooting, repair and support.

    Hi all, I have the same model water heater that the original poster has and the pilot has gone out. I am currently working with Whirlpool to get them to send me out one of the upgrade manifold kits, however after talking with the tech service person I am not confident that they are wanting...
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