Whirlpool Water Heater Reset Button Location

Press the small reset button in the center of the thermal switch.

Whirlpool water heater reset button location.

At times people see puddles or hear popping sounds near water heaters. Often there is some hot water available but it runs out quickly. Many water heaters have a second cover plate near the top underneath this plate is usually where you will find the reset button. Near the bottom of your water heater you should find a metal plate that s held in with screws.

If your hot water is cold this is one thing you can check. If it s tripped you may be able to hear it click. If so push that reset button as well. Use a screwdriver to unscrew each screw and then lift the plate off the heater using your hands.

You reset the electric water heater reset button by pushing that red button. There may also be a lower thermostat reset button on the water heater. Remove the cover plates. There may be no hot water in the house at all.

Even if you do not hear the thermal switch click try lighting the pilot using the instructions on the water heater s label. There are several problems that can arise with a whirlpool electric hot water heater. Blocked vents at the top and bottom of the water heater can cause. If the button is lit up it means the switch tripped and needs to be reset.

This video will show you how to reset the reset button on a electric hot water heater.