Water Heater Sensor Failure

I just replaced the electronic control board located on the top of the tank.

Water heater sensor failure. 7 replace gas valve overall failure of the gas valve and will usually require replacement. Luckily that error code can easily be reset and you will have hot water again in less then an hou. Get shopping advice from experts friends and the community. If you use the hot water which i now have to turn a little hotter than normal to get my desired temp then it eventually goes away and flashes normal operation 1.

Problems with a whirlpool water heater power problems. I have a whirlpool 40 gallon water heater model ee2h40rd045v. Most whirlpool water heaters come with diagnostic code lights that can help pinpoint problems. Drain about 4 to 5 gallons of water out of the drain valve at the bottom of the water heater and throw it out.

If the water temperature is exceeding the maximum high limit set for it by the thermostat there. Check the wires at the element and electronic thermostat for damage. Internal sensor failure the information on this web site is supplemental to the printed instructions that came with your water heater. Drain the water heater and then replace the heating element if it failed.

5 replace gas valve this indicates a sensor failure and the gas control valve must be replaced. Is your water heater showing a flammable vapor sensor code. Close the shutoff valve on the gas supply piping to the water heater. If you get this code and have lukewarm water and the pilot is still on try turning up the temperature.

My honeywell water heater gas valve control is giving the 5 flash code sensor failure. To reduce the risk of property damage serious injury or death read and follow all labels on the water heater and the safety instructions in the printed owner s manual. The temperature reading is very critical and detail is of the utmost importance. I would like to order the part and get assistance with replacement procedures.

Remove the cover panel exposing the burner assembly standing pilot or burner manifold cover plate electronic ignition. Turn the gas control valve on the water heater to the off position. If this error condition continues replace the electronic thermostat. The heating element should measure 5 25 ohms of resistance.