Whirlpool Electric Hot Water Heater Sensor Failure

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Whirlpool electric hot water heater sensor failure.

Energy smart troubleshooting guide american water heaters 10 thermistor resistance chart using the chart make sure power to the heater has. How to diagnose and repair a faulty atmospherically vented gas fired water heater. I have pushed the reset button but it still blinks whether the water is in use or not also still have hot water. I have a whirlpool 40 gallon water heater model ee2h40rd045v.

Troubleshoot a water heater that puts out overly hot water. Check the temperature set screw. Remove the control panel and check the electrical connections on the electronic thermostat. If the sensor does have a short it requires replacement.

I just replaced the electronic control board located on the top of the tank. Air control valves 10. Fetch full source. According to the label on top of the energy saving thingy it says it is a start up failure.

If the high limit sensor or water temperature sensor malfunctions let the water drain from the heater tube by loosening the black split nuts on each side of the heater tube. The lite blinks a steady single blink. It should not be set above 125 degrees f. If the temperature is properly set then one of the thermostats is to blame.

Five flashes every three seconds indicates an internal sensor failure. From standard electric water heaters with self cleaning capabilities to energy efficient hybrid electric heat pump water heaters whirlpool water heaters has a cost effective solution for you. Sensor failure sometimes the sensors that read the temperature of the water can fail which is difficult to detect without using a multimeter to measure the temperature sensor for a shorted circuit. Turn the gas control knob off turn the gas supply valve off and click on need more help below.

Common problems and how to fix them. Sometimes sensors simply become loosened and you must reattach them to the water tank. Example tank is a john wood 40 gallo. Get shopping advice from experts friends and the community.

Switch the two house circuit breakers dedicated for the water heater to off. Plumber matthew plumber replied 11 years ago. If the wiring and connections are okay replace the lower thermistor sensor located above the lower heating element.