Water heaters can have a few different issues, for example, one of the components can fail, and needs to be replaced, or the pilot light can go out, and needs to be reignited. Once the issue has been resolved, it’s typically necessary to reset your Whirlpool water heater. So, today I will explain how to reset a Whirlpool water heater.
As a general rule, there is a reset button but most Whirlpool water heater manuals say not to operate the reset button yourself. Or, to rectify any existing issues before pressing it. Refer to the owners manual for your Whirlpool water heater model to see what it recommends to do.
An online version of a Whirlpool water heater can be downloaded from the official Whirlpool water heater website. In some cases, it is reasonably simple to reset using the instructions in your Whirlpool owners manual, however, in others it’s not recommended and should not be done yourself, or various steps are required before pressing it.
Below, is a broad overview of what’s involved in resetting a gas powered, or electric Whirlpool water heater, as well as, specific instructions for what to do if you need to reset your Whirlpool water heater.
How To Reset Whirlpool Water Heater
There are two main types of Whirlpool water heaters, gas powered water heaters, and electric water heaters. The steps to reset both does vary. Here are instructions for what to do if you want to reset your Whirlpool water heater.
In general, you should contact Whirlpool support to have a registered technician reset it. Whirlpool recommends in the owners manual for most Whirlpool water heaters not to do the reset yourself. But, below are the broad steps for how to reset it.
There are steps listed in many Whirlpool water heaters owners manuals for how to reset them. For example, in the owners manual for the Whirlpool 30 Gallon Tall Ultra Low NOx Model # 30T6-30UNG, it states you should do the following:
- Adjust the temperature knob to the OFF position
- Disconnect the thermopile plug from the thermostat/gas control valve
- Leave it for about 3 minutes
- Lastly, connect the thermopile plug back in the thermostat/gas control valve.
Whereas, on gas powered Whirlpool water heaters, you need to turn the gas knob off, wait 10 minutes, then set the gas knob to ‘pilot’. After that you press the ignite button repeatedly about once a second until the digital ignite light comes on.
But, it does differ by model so you should refer to the specific instructions in the owner’s manual for your Whirlpool water heater model. Use this page on the official Whirlpool website where you can find an online version of your Whirlpool water heater.
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Whirlpool Water Heater Reset Button Stuck
There is a reset button on most Whirlpool water heaters. In some cases it can be stuck and can not be pressed. Here’s what you should do if your Whirlpool water heater reset button is stuck.
As a general rule, you should contact Whirlpool support to have a qualified technician take a look at it. It’s recommended in many Whirlpool water heater owners manuals to not operate the reset button. It’s also not recommended to attempt to fix the reset button on a Whirlpool water heater yourself.
Contact Whirlpool support on their official website. There are risks involved with fixing a reset button on a water heater so it should only be done by a qualified technician.
Whirlpool Water Heater Gas Valve Reset
There is a gas control knob on Whirlpool gas powered water heaters. It has a few different settings, and these are used to reset the gas valve on your Whirlpool water heater. Here are instructions for what to do to reset the gas valve on your Whirlpool water heater.
Overall, turn the gas control to the off position, and leave it for 10 minutes. Turn the gas control knob to ‘pilot’, press the knob in and hold the gas control knob, then press the ignite button multiple times. But, check the exact instructions for your Whirlpool water heater model.
The owners manuals of gas powered Whirlpool water heaters have many safety instructions that need to be followed. And there are a large number of different Whirlpool water heater models that differ slightly. Go to the official Whirlpool water heater website and get an online version of the owners manual for your Whirlpool water heater, then follow the instructions listed there.
Whirlpool Water Heater High Temperature Shutdown Reset
Some Whirlpool water heaters will turn off if it senses the temperature has somehow gotten too high. After it has shut off, it will need to be reset to work. Below is how to reset a Whirlpool water heater after it shuts down because it got too hot.
In general, do not reset your Whirlpool water heater yourself after a high temperature shutdown reset. Whirlpool states to only have a qualified technician reset a Whirlpool water heater. The instructions for how to do a reset for your specific Whirlpool model are written in the owner’s manual.
In some Whirlpool water heater owners manuals it does not state that you can not reset it yourself. But, there are a range of important steps that need to be done prior to doing it yourself.
And it’s not recommended unless you have some experience working with electric appliances, or gas powered appliances. If you are at all unsure about doing it, contact Whirlpool support to have a registered technician do it for you.
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Whirlpool Water Heater Pilot Light Reset
The pilot light on water heaters is known to sometimes go out. Unfortunately, it’s often only noticed after the water heater has cooled down so much that there is no hot water. Here are instructions for how to reset a Whirlpool pilot light.
Generally, you turn the gas control knob to ‘off’, then wait 10 minutes. After that turn it to ‘pilot’, press the knob in and hold it there while repeatedly pressing the ignite button. But, refer to the specific instructions in the owner’s manual for your Whirlpool water heater model.
There are over 10 different types of Whirlpool gas powered water heaters, and they are slightly different. There are also a range of safety tips that need to be followed.
Read the instructions in the paper version of your owners manual. Or read and/or download the PDF version which is available from the official Whirlpool water heater website.
Whirlpool Water Heater Flammable Vapor Sensor Lockout Reset
A flammable vapor sensor is installed on gas powered water heaters to detect a gas leak. It is triggered when there is flammable vapor around it, and shuts off the water heater. When this happens the water heater needs to be reset, and here’s how to do it.
Overall, contact Whirlpool support to have a qualified technician inspect and repair your Whirlpool water heater. The owners manuals of most Whirlpool water heaters state that if the flammable vapor sensor lockout is triggered get a qualified technician to reset it.
For example, in the owners manual for one Whirlpool water heater that can be viewed here it states:
“If the flammable vapor sensor activates a qualified service person must be contacted to reset the water heater.”
Therefore, get in touch with Whirlpool support to organize it, or contact a local gas powered water heater technician.
Is There Reset Button Whirlpool Water Heater?
A Whirlpool water heater can have something happen that causes it to switch off. When this happens, you may want to reset it. In other cases, the owner’s manual may state to reset it, so here is whether there is a reset button on a Whirlpool water heater.
In general, there is a reset button on Whirlpool water heaters. But, many Whirlpool water heaters state you should not operate the reset button yourself. Or, only operate if other issues have been fixed first. Instead they recommend contacting Whirlpool support to organize a repair technician.
It can be the case that your Whirlpool water heater is covered under warranty. And therefore, you should contact Whirlpool first. Otherwise, you may decide it’s best to get a local qualified technician to do it for you.
How To Reset Whirlpool Water Heater
If there is inconsistent hot water it is indicative of other issues that may not be resolved by resetting it. But, resetting a Whirlpool water heater is a good idea if your water heating is not working at all. Here is how to reset a Whirlpool water heater.
As a general rule, there is a reset button which is used to reset a Whirlpool water heater. But, many Whirlpool water heater manuals state not to operate the reset button yourself. Refer to the owners manual for your specific model on the official Whirlpool website to see if and how to use it.
If it is possible there are typically many steps that need to be done first for safety. Follow the instructions if it states you can do it yourself. Otherwise, contact Whirlpool support to get a qualified technician to do it.
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Overall, you turn the gas control knob to the off position for gas powered Whirlpool water heaters. For an electric Whirlpool water heater, unplug them from the wall, and then disconnect what is called the thermopile. But, generally Whirlpool recommends having a qualified technician do it.