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I am looking for the temperature sensor on my whirlpool energy smart water heater. Where can I buy it?

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  • Posted on Nov 29, 2016
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You can order it from the repairclinic.com or searspartsdirect.cm

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 13, 2009

SOURCE: Whirlpool energy smart water heater

Two flashes means that the high limit temperature has been reached. Once this happens, the temperature control system will shut off. Make sure that all element access doors are in place. Push the "Push to Reset" button to restart the temperature control system. The water heater will self test for ten minutes before it will start to heat. If you get the 2 flashes again then you may need to replace one or both elements. Each element should measure 5-25 ohms.

The "thermostat" is the knob marked "Temperature Control". Make sure that the operating mode is set to 1,2 or 3.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 29, 2009

SOURCE: Whirlpool Energy Smart water heater not hot

I think some one mis informed you, the normal temp on any water heater from the factory is 120, it should not go above that for reasons of sevear burns, as far as it't smart part it's just a name, you will lose a couple of degrees just comming torm the tank to the faucets, the water heater will allways keep the temp in the tank at what ever it is set at, it doesn't have the brains or computer to know what time of day it is but when the cold water comes in to the tank it comes thru a dip tube that goes to aprox 1 inch from the bottom of the tank, if you take a long shower and do not have a energy efficant shower head you can use up to 5 gals, per min of hot water where an energy efficant one only uses 2.5 or less and still has the same pressure at the shower head, the temp in your water heater tries to stay at the setting it is at depending on how much is used at one time meaning washing machine, filling tub or dishwasher at the same time, it lets more cold in as the hot goes out and as you know it can only heat up so much at a time and the cold water is just going across the bottom of the tank, so the name is just that no diffrent then any other water heater unless you went to a tankless water heater.

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Anonymous

  • Posted on Oct 23, 2010

SOURCE: Whirlpool Energy Smart Water heater

2 flashes = high water temperature (the water heater comes set at 120, and you can set it lower or higher)
3 flashes = sensor failure (temperature sensor similar to a thermostat on regular water heater)
4 flashes = upper element
5 flashes = lower element
Links below are for Whirlpool manuals
http://www.whirlpoolwaterheaters.com/support/Manuals.aspx
http://waterheatertimer.org/pdf/Whirlpool-energy-smart-electric-manual.pdf

The water heater is working right now.
If the elements go out, they are available at any hardware store.
The temperature sensor is easily replaced and can be ordered from Whirlpool.
You might want an extra temperature sensor on-hand so repairs are not delayed.
Link below shows the product in detail.
http://waterheatertimer.org/Whirlpool-Energy-Smart-electric.html
Let the water heater do its job until it fails.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 06, 2010

SOURCE: whirlpool energy smart gas hotwater heater with

If the water heater shuts off again unplug the white the sensor plug underneath the thermostat (The black plastic box). Then plug it back in. This sensor plug has a black and white wire going to it and it's possible the plug could have been loose going into the thermostat..
If the problem persists you will need to contact the manufacturer at 1-877-817-6750 and they can assist you.

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Endre Nagy

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  • Posted on Dec 06, 2012

SOURCE: I have a whirlpool model ee3z50rd055v 50 gl water heater. It has the energy smart control on top. The light on top flashes 2 times which indicates overheating, which it is doing. What is the problem.

Hi. Call the service. They may fix it. BTW very much people complaining to this model.

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What does sensor failure error code mean

http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-fix-water-heater.html

Is this a heat pump water heater?
Or whirlpool energy smart?
Maybe the temperature sensor.

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How to replace temperature sensor in Whirlpool water heater

Whrilpool will send information.
Copy following link for resources, including images showing temperature sensor (thermister):
http://waterheatertimer.org/Whirlpool-Energy-Smart-electric.html
http://waterheatertimer.org/images/Whirlpool-energy-smart-part.jpg

Remove cover on outside of tank.
The foam insulation is very stout, and must be cut back to access sensor located above each element.
Insulation must be put back when finished.
After insulation is cut back, it appears you can remove the sensor... I am assuming the wiring can be unplugged, or spliced. It is not possible to replace wires that run between sensor and top of tank because the foam insulation is too tight and wiring is not inside a conduit.

Add a comment and say what you discover.

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Model # EE3Z80HD055V sensor failure?

1) Copy following link for troubleshoot resources including service manual, parts ordering, and general repair information:
http://waterheatertimer.org/Whirlpool-Energy-Smart-electric.html

2) 'Sensors' are temperature sensors located above each element, behind the foam insulation, behind the metal doors on side of unit.
Sensors feed temperature information to the computer chip that decides when to turn elements on-off.

3) Order parts direct from Whirlpool.

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Troubleshooting whirlpool ee2h50rd045v water heater

1) Copy following links for whirlpool energy smart resources:
http://waterheatertimer.org/pdf/Energy-Smart-troubleshooting-guide.pdf
http://waterheatertimer.org/Whirlpool-Energy-Smart-electric.html

2) Control box is probably bad.
There are 2 types of control boxes for older-style energy smart water heaters.
You will need model number and serial number from label on side of tank to order from Whirlpool.

3) This older-type energy smart water heater is probably discontinued by AO-Smith, American, State, Craftmaster, Reliance water heater group that makes Whirlpool and Kenmore water heaters.
New generation energy smart offers interface with home automation and/or non-existent smart grid.
Older energy smart only offered potential interface with non-existent smart grid.

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Control on whirlpool EEZ8OHD055V Blinks twice, no hot water

1) Call Whirlpool. 1-877-817-6750
Have them send 2 new thermistors (temperature sensors located above each element), and then install according to the instructions they give you.

2) Sounds like you have the American brand older energy-smart electric water heater with grey control box on top
Copy following link to exactly identify product and resources
http://waterheatertimer.org/Whirlpool-Energy-Smart-electric.html#energy-old

3) Two flashes is 'high water temperature shut down.
Buy cheap multimeter from hardware store. Install battery. Set to read ohm, the upside down horseshoe symbol.
Use multimeter set to read ohms, and test thermistors
Copy following link for general service manual showing error #2 and thermistor resistance chart on page 10
http://waterheatertimer.org/pdf/Energy-Smart-troubleshooting-guide.pdf

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Our water heater is doing the same thing. . Before I replaced the board I checked the elements, both were about 13.5 ohms, after checking I made sure to replace all insulation and closed the access covers...

1) You have given good diagnostic information ... except brand and model number of water heater are missing.
Locate this information on label on side of tank.

2) 2 flashes for high temperature indicate you have Whirlpool or Craftmaster Energy Smart.
You have dual element 240V tank-type electric water heater with electronic control board and temperatures sensors.
Sensors can be ordered separately for $30 each.
Sensors seem like best suspect since elements test out and you have new control board.

3) Did you test elements for short to ground through center of element?
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-test-water-heater-element.html

4) Energy smart requires 10 gauge wire and 30 amp breaker. If wire or breaker are undersized, then I would expect chronic problems with electronics. I believe the requirement is so element draw or other factors don't starve electronic control board.

5) How it works: Energy smart is non-simultaneous water heater. Non-simultaneous means upper element turns on first. When upper temperature sensor is satisfied, control board cuts power to upper element and sends power to lower temperature sensor and element. So both elements are never ON at same time. Lower element runs until lower temperature sensor is satisfied. I do not know decision tree for how microchip processes the information.

6) I have examined this water heater and read the manual. I wrote following page, but have not conducted electrical testing on unit simply because it is controlled by micro-chip.
http://waterheatertimer.org/Whirlpool-Energy-Smart-electric.html

7) Sample Energy Smart manual:
Manual does not show how to test temperature sensors, but manufacturer might have more information. Manufacturer might have information how changing meter can affect their electronics.
I would guess undersized wiring would have greater impact than electricity turning off for 1 minute.
http://waterheatertimer.org/pdf/Whirlpool-energy-smart-electric-manual.pdf
Whirlpool 1-877-817-6750

8) 4500 Watt elements should test 12.3 ohms, so your elements check out fine.
Be sure to test for short to ground by setting multimeter to ohms, remove wires from element, and test each screw to bare metal part of heater and to metal base of element.
http://waterheatertimer.org/images/ohm-reading-for-emements.jpg
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-test-water-heater-element.html

9) The water heater industry changes very fast, so current manual is best place to start troubleshooting.
If you have different brand than shown above, then open following link to identify manufacturer's website:
http://waterheatertimer.org/Water-heater-manufacturers.html
Add a comment if you need help finding information

10) Post question on professional water heater forum for more eyes on same question:
http://www.thetankatwaterheaterrescue.com/forums/forum3/

Add a comment for more free help.
Also take advantage of fixya phone service.
For a price, expert speaks with you over phone while you work on water heater or any do-it-yourself project.
Fixya is always less expensive than a service call.
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2 green flashes. hot water is blazing hot set at 120 degrees.have the energy smart unit model#ee2h50rd045v . what is wrong?

2 green flashes is 'High Water Temp.'
http://waterheatertimer.org/Whirlpool-Energy-Smart-electric.html

Typical energy smart manual:
http://waterheatertimer.org/pdf/Whirlpool-energy-smart-electric-manual.pdf

3 flashes is Temperature Sensor failure.
4 flashes is Upper element
5 flashes is Lower element

Troubleshoot section says:
1) Make sure access doors and insulation are installed.
2) Check elements for resistance of 5-25 ohms (if element has a short in center of element, it might not trip breaker)
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-test-water-heater-element.html
3) replace element and reset control system.
Buy ordinary 4500 Watt element from hardware store.
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-replace-water-heater-element.html

4) I also suspect the self-diagnostic control box.
Manual says: Repair parts may be ordered through your plumber,
local distributor, home improvement center, or by calling
1-877-817-6750.
You need serial number, product number and model number from label on side of tank.
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The water heater does not react to lowering the temperature...water is above 130 degrees... This is a whirlpool energy smart residential water heater that was bought and installed in Mar of this year. It...

Product features show on link below
http://waterheatertimer.org/Whirlpool-Energy-Smart-electric.html

Energy smart manual shows troubleshooting chart on page 14
http://waterheatertimer.org/pdf/Whirlpool-energy-smart-electric-manual.pdf

Initially I would guess the temperature sensor is bad.
However indicator light would flash 3 times.
And since both elements have a temperature sensor, it's unlikely that both would go bad at same time.

That suggests the Self-diagnostic Control Box located on top of heater is defective.
Turn off power at the circuit breaker and see if unit resets correctly.

Manual shows 1-877-817-6750 number for Whirlpool parts and warranty.
Your unit is still under warranty, so control box and other parts should be free.

Keep in mind this water heater requires 10 gauge wire and 30 amp breaker.
If you are running smaller wire or smaller breaker, that could affect long term operation of electronics.
I guess this requirement is so voltage drop from element turning ON doesn't starve electronics in control box

On the control panel, the Red and Black wires connect to 240V from circuit breaker.
Wires appear to pull out of socket using needle nose pliers. It will be important to keep wires in same order.
Take photo of your wiring before disconnecting anything.

To order parts, you must give serial number located on label on side of tank.
Serial number will identify your specific heater to person answering phone at Whirlpool.
Installation part should come with instructions, but ask the person at Whirlpool what steps they took during training. Whirlpool rep might have helpful tip they learned during training.

Add a comment and let me know about your transaction with Whirlpool so I can pass it along.
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Whirlpool Energy Smart Water heater - light is solid green then every now and then blink a couple of times then go solid again.What does this mean?

2 flashes = high water temperature (the water heater comes set at 120, and you can set it lower or higher)
3 flashes = sensor failure (temperature sensor similar to a thermostat on regular water heater)
4 flashes = upper element
5 flashes = lower element
Links below are for Whirlpool manuals
http://www.whirlpoolwaterheaters.com/support/Manuals.aspx
http://waterheatertimer.org/pdf/Whirlpool-energy-smart-electric-manual.pdf

The water heater is working right now.
If the elements go out, they are available at any hardware store.
The temperature sensor is easily replaced and can be ordered from Whirlpool.
You might want an extra temperature sensor on-hand so repairs are not delayed.
Link below shows the product in detail.
http://waterheatertimer.org/Whirlpool-Energy-Smart-electric.html
Let the water heater do its job until it fails.
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