Whirlpool Gas Water Heater Temperature Sensor Failure

5 replace gas valve this indicates a sensor failure and the gas control valve must be replaced.

Whirlpool gas water heater temperature sensor failure.

Item added to the compare list you can find it at the end of this page. Remove the cover panel exposing the burner assembly standing pilot or burner manifold cover plate electronic ignition. Comparing 0 items. 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.

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. Internal sensor failure the information on this web site is supplemental to the printed instructions that came with your water heater. Sometimes sensors simply become loosened and you must reattach them to the water tank.

If you need service support please contact customer service at 1 833 747 0686. The image below shows the location of this plug on the control board. The heating element should measure 5 25 ohms of resistance. Whirlpool s new and improved natural gas water heaters offer a great solution to your home s water heating needs at an outstanding value.

7 replace gas valve overall failure of the gas valve and will usually require replacement. Failure around water filling water leakage in appliance detected check for water traces in heater connector area or corrosion in the flange area yes no if the water temperature sensor is out of range f05 is displayed. Close the shutoff valve on the gas supply piping to the water heater. Choose from our standard gas water heaters with numerous build in safety features or our collection of high efficiency energy star qualified gas water heaters.

Turn the gas control valve on the water heater to the off position. Unable to add to cart. Whirlpool water heaters are no longer available. Refill the water heater before you flip the house circuit breakers on and restore power.

Drain the water heater and then replace the heating element if it failed.