Whirlpool Gas Hot Water Heater Temperature Sensor Failure

Check for power at both elements.

Whirlpool gas hot water heater temperature sensor failure.

It should not be set above 125 degrees f. If you need service support please contact customer service at 1 833 747 0686. Any element that is getting power while the water is too hot has a faulty thermostat. If the temperature is properly set then one of the thermostats is to blame.

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Close the shutoff valve on the gas supply piping to the water heater. Whirlpool water heaters are no longer available. 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. The image below shows the location of this plug on the control board.

The heating element should measure 5 25 ohms of resistance. If you get this code and have lukewarm water and the pilot is still on try turning up the temperature. Whirlpool s new and improved natural gas water heaters offer a great solution to your home s water heating needs at an outstanding value. Internal sensor failure the information on this web site is supplemental to the printed instructions that came with your water heater.

Before replacing the thermistors temperature sensors i recommend shutting off the breaker and checking the plug for the thermistors on the control board. My honeywell water heater gas valve control is giving the 5 flash code sensor failure. 7 replace gas valve overall failure of the gas valve and will usually require replacement. Troubleshoot a water heater that puts out overly hot water.

Sometimes sensors simply become loosened and you must reattach them to the water tank. If the sensor does have a short it requires replacement. Refill the water heater before you flip the house circuit breakers on and restore power. Turn the gas control valve on the water heater to the off position.

If this error condition continues replace the electronic thermostat. 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. Remove the cover panel exposing the burner assembly standing pilot or burner manifold cover plate electronic ignition.