How do you reset a whirlpool gas water heater?
How do you reset a whirlpool gas 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. If the Status Light now begins to flash, the thermal switch probably tripped.
Where is the reset button on a whirlpool gas hot water heater?
A water heater reset button, usually red, is located in the center of the limit switch just above the water heater thermostat. The water heater limit switch is a safety device that will shut the power down to the water heater if something malfunctions and the water gets to hot.
Why is my Whirlpool water heater not working?
Make sure both thermostats are pressed firmly against the tank. Check the power at the upper thermostat connection terminals that transfer power to the lower thermostat. If no power shows, the lower thermostat has failed. If there is power but no heat at either element, then that element is bad.
Why is my whirlpool water heater not working?
Often something as simple as the gas being turned off can keep a new water heater from working. A newly installed gas water heater will have some air in the gas line. For this reason, it may take several attempts to light the pilot. Many times, the pilot will be lit, but it can be hard to see.
What can I do about my Whirlpool gas heater backflow?
Today, most homes have backflow prevention valves which stop water in your home from reentering the water supply. These valves can be in water softeners, pressure regulating valves or the water meter itself. Backflow prevention valves (also known as “check valves” prevent the expanded water from reentering the water main.
Why does my water heater pilot light but not the burner?
If I understand correctly, your pilot flame is lighting correctly. But the main burner won’t turn on because the electronics in the Gas Control Valve don’t acknowledge the pilot is lit. There are two likely faults: Circuit Board in the Gas Control Valve is defective. To test for case 1, use a multimeter to measure the Thermopile output.
What to do if your gas water heater is not hot?
Turn the pilot control knob to OFF. Wait ten minutes for the burner to cool down and allow any gas from the pilot to air out. While you’re waiting, check to see if your model of gas water heater has a red button on it called a spark igniter.
Often something as simple as the gas being turned off can keep a new water heater from working. A newly installed gas water heater will have some air in the gas line. For this reason, it may take several attempts to light the pilot. Many times, the pilot will be lit, but it can be hard to see.
If I understand correctly, your pilot flame is lighting correctly. But the main burner won’t turn on because the electronics in the Gas Control Valve don’t acknowledge the pilot is lit. There are two likely faults: Circuit Board in the Gas Control Valve is defective. To test for case 1, use a multimeter to measure the Thermopile output.
How to troubleshoot a gas hot water heater?
Gas hot water heater troubleshooting usually leads you to the thermocouple. Go to the article ‘Gas Water Heater Thermocouple Issues’ for information on this common repair. The other less common problem would be the gas valve. A bad gas valve will not allow any gas to go to the burner or pilot light.
Why is the gas valve on my water heater not opening?
It detects whether your pilot light is lit by generating a small electrical current powered by the heat of the pilot flame. The gas valve won’t open if it doesn’t sense the small electrical current produced by the thermocouple because it assumes the pilot light is off.