Whirlpool Gas Water Heater Temperature Sensor Failure

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.

Whirlpool gas water heater temperature sensor failure.

Whirlpool water heaters are no longer available. If the sensor does have a short it requires replacement. If you get this code and have lukewarm water and the pilot is still on try turning up the temperature. Turn the gas control valve on the water heater to the off position.

Close the shutoff valve on the gas supply piping to the water heater. Remove the cover panel exposing the burner assembly standing pilot or burner manifold cover plate electronic ignition. The image below shows the location of this plug on the control board. Drain the water heater and then replace the heating element if it failed.

Before replacing the thermistors temperature sensors i recommend shutting off the breaker and checking the plug for the thermistors on the control board. Internal sensor failure the information on this web site is supplemental to the printed instructions that came with your water heater. 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 need service support please contact customer service at 1 833 747 0686.

Item added to the compare list you can find it at the end of this page. 7 replace gas valve overall failure of the gas valve and will usually require replacement. Comparing 0 items. If this error condition continues replace the electronic thermostat.

Unable to add to cart. 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. Whirlpool s new and improved natural gas water heaters offer a great solution to your home s water heating needs at an outstanding value. 5 replace gas valve this indicates a sensor failure and the gas control valve must be replaced.

Sometimes sensors simply become loosened and you must reattach them to the water tank.