Everybody has trouble once in a while with their household appliances. And, invariably, these troubles come at exactly the wrong time. How do these appliances know? Do they watch us? Is it some instinct of theirs? Or do the manufacturers program them to respond to certain conditions? I’d really like to know.

I’m especially interested because tonight my water heater gave me trouble. I think that it must have known that I had just washed my truck and trailer. There I was …… hot, muggy, sweaty, dirty …… and looking forward to a good hot shower. I switched on the water heater, heard the igniter ignite, and then saw the flame go out. I tried again. And the flame went out again.

I really didn’t want to deal with this problem. I just wanted a shower. But that water heater was not listening. (I’m sure I heard it chuckling.)

But, I had a trick up my sleeve. I changed out the propane tank, waited a decent time, and tried again. And the flame stayed on!!!!

Hallelujah…..hot shower tonight!!! And I’m sure that I heard that water heater groaning in defeat.

Good night all,
Suzanne