Water Heater Sensor Failure

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Water heater sensor failure.

Drain about 4 to 5 gallons of water out of the drain valve at the bottom of the water heater and throw it out. Look up the manufacturer s chart for sensor resistance at various temperatures and figure out what your resistance reading should be. 7 replace gas valve overall failure of the gas valve and will usually require replacement. I just replaced the electronic control board located on the top of the tank.

Now drain 1 gallon of water from the bottom of the tank as quickly as you can and get an accurate temperature reading. The temperature reading is very critical and detail is of the utmost importance. Get shopping advice from experts friends and the community. Turn the gas control valve on the water heater to the off position.

The new board has a blinking light that indicates the need to replace a sensor. Close the shutoff valve on the gas supply piping to the water heater. 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.

Is your water heater showing a flammable vapor sensor code. 5 replace gas valve this indicates a sensor failure and the gas control valve must be replaced. 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. I have a whirlpool 40 gallon water heater model ee2h40rd045v.

If the water temperature is exceeding the maximum high limit set for it by the thermostat there. Remove the cover panel exposing the burner assembly standing pilot or burner manifold cover plate electronic ignition. 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.

If this error condition continues replace the electronic thermostat. I would like to order the part and get assistance with replacement procedures. Check the wires at the element and electronic thermostat for damage. 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.