Water Heater Upper 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.

Water heater upper sensor failure.

Not enough hot water. 7 replace gas valve overall failure of the gas valve and will usually require replacement. Now drain 1 gallon of water from the bottom of the tank as quickly as you can and get an accurate temperature reading. If you get this code and have lukewarm water and the pilot is still on try turning up the temperature.

Of course manual shows no upper sensor and cannot seem to find any online info other than a lot of whirlpools have issues anyone here know if the upper sensor failure can be fixed and where it might be. Restore power and then allow the water heater to run a system diagnostic. Turn the gas control knob off turn the gas supply valve off and click on need more help below. The temperature reading is very critical and detail is of the utmost importance.

5 replace gas valve this indicates a sensor failure and the gas control valve must be replaced. Open a hot water faucet in the house and then turn the cold water supply on to the water heater and allow time for the tank to fill with water. If the sensor does have a short it requires replacement. Entering your washer are dependent on water heater settings and regional water supply temperatures.

Water heater has a trouble code of upper sensor failure model sg1j404t3nov plumbers i have called said they do answered by a verified appliance technician we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Five flashes every three seconds indicates an internal sensor failure. Look up the manufacturer s chart for sensor resistance at various temperatures and figure out what your resistance reading should be. For access doc.

Turn off electrical power at breaker. Use for the upper bolt hole water pressure less than 20 psi may cause water valve failure not allowing the water valve to shut off completely. My honeywell hot water heater is flashing a code of upper sensor failure what should i do. Drain about 4 to 5 gallons of water out of the drain valve at the bottom of the water heater and throw it out.

Once you see water coming out of the hot water faucet turn the hot water faucet off.