Is there a reset button on a Whirlpool electric water heater?
Press the small reset button in the center of the thermal switch. If it’s tripped, you may be able to hear it click. Even if you do not hear the thermal switch click, try lighting the pilot using the instructions on the water heater’s label.
How to troubleshoot a whirlpool energy smart water heater?
The Installation Instructions have a Diagnostic Code Chart and a Troubleshooting Chart you can use to identify and correct problems. If the LED light on the Control Board is not on, check to make sure the unit is getting electrical power. You can check for power with a simple “circuit tester” or volt meter.
Why is my whirlpool water heater not working?
I bought a Whirlpool Energy Smart water heater two years ago, it has the electronic circuit board to control the heating elements. This unit worked fine until about a month ago. It quit heating the water and was giving a code for “False Start”. Turning off the breaker, pressing the reset button got it started as the instructions said to do so.
When to replace a whirlpool electric water heater?
The Installation Instructions require that a hot water faucet be opened and the hot water allowed to run full for at least three minutes before turning the power on. This is to make sure all of the air has been removed from the tank, and the tank is completely full of water. If the upper element has burned out, it can be replaced.
How to override the ESM on a whirlpool water heater?
You can override the ESM by unplugging the harness connector. The water heater electronic thermostat will continue to operate and hot water will still be available. Replace the ESM.
The Installation Instructions have a Diagnostic Code Chart and a Troubleshooting Chart you can use to identify and correct problems. If the LED light on the Control Board is not on, check to make sure the unit is getting electrical power. You can check for power with a simple “circuit tester” or volt meter.
I bought a Whirlpool Energy Smart water heater two years ago, it has the electronic circuit board to control the heating elements. This unit worked fine until about a month ago. It quit heating the water and was giving a code for “False Start”. Turning off the breaker, pressing the reset button got it started as the instructions said to do so.
What should the resistance of a whirlpool water heater be?
The heating element should measure 5-25 ohms of resistance. Drain the water heater and then replace the heating element if it failed. If this error condition continues, replace the electronic thermostat. Refill the water heater before you flip the house circuit breakers ON and restore power.
The Installation Instructions require that a hot water faucet be opened and the hot water allowed to run full for at least three minutes before turning the power on. This is to make sure all of the air has been removed from the tank, and the tank is completely full of water. If the upper element has burned out, it can be replaced.
