There may also be a lower thermostat reset button on the water heater.
Whirlpool water heater reset button location.
Use a screwdriver to unscrew each screw and then lift the plate off the heater using your hands.
Remove the cover plates.
In some cases the water is too hot.
A thermal switch is installed in newer gas water heaters as a safety device.
If the button is lit up it means the switch tripped and needs to be reset.
If so push that reset button as well.
You reset the electric water heater reset button by pushing that red button.
This video will show you how to reset the reset button on a electric hot water heater.
Even if you do not hear the thermal switch click try lighting the pilot using the instructions on the water heater s label.
If it s tripped you may be able to hear it click.
Many water heaters have a second cover plate near the top underneath this plate is usually where you will find the reset button.
There are several problems that can arise with a whirlpool electric hot water heater.
Often there is some hot water available but it runs out quickly.
Blocked vents at the top and bottom of the water heater can cause.
How to reset a thermal switch in a water heater.
Press the small reset button in the center of the thermal switch.
If your hot water is cold this is one thing you can check.