Rookie Mistake Hoping I’m Not Broke After This
I'm new to owning a travel trailer. I purchased a 2019 AmeriLite 255bh and have had it filled with water until 3 weeks ago when the hard freeze came through. I was told to drain the water lines and water heater to winterize. What I didn't know was the water heater also ran on electric, and therefore had been on since purchase and for the 1 week I had it sitting dry.
I am assuming I burned out the element, which I feel comfortable replacing. However, when I tried clicking on the gas switch it did not light up. Is there a failsafe preventing gas to turn on if the water tank is empty, or did I burn up the entire water heater?
Is this a replacement a novice can fix or would I need to take it into a repair center? I'd prefer not to have to move it but also do want to make things worse than it is already.
Thanks in advance for your help.
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