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Posted on Feb 20, 2018

Why a whirlpool electric water heater will not get hot

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Steve Archer

  • 148 Answers
  • Posted on Jan 09, 2009

SOURCE: Hot water heater leaking at the top valvue

I believe the problem you had with the pop off valve is a one time thing since you said you just installed the water h eater

The pop off valve is a pressure relief valve that is activated by build up in the tank from excessive pressure either through too much heat or pressure which works by pressing aginst a spring loaded valve


If you go to the whater heater and look at the valve ther is a handle on it take your hand (stand clear of valve opening) and slowly pull it you will see water start to come out

More than likely a new valve could have had a piece of debris in it or was partially open
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If the heater was overheating the valve would stay open and you would see extremly hot water rushing out

I do not recommend that you replace the valve unless it continues


Good luck to you




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Allen Neal

  • 359 Answers
  • Posted on Feb 23, 2009

SOURCE: this is a new whirlpool hot water heater.pilot

LP OR NAT GAS , IF IT IS LP CHECK GAS PRESSURE @ TANK AND MAKE SURE NOT TO HIGH , IF NAT STILL COULD BE THE PROBLEM HAVE THE GAS COMPANY CK PRESSURE

Anonymous

  • 166 Answers
  • Posted on May 27, 2009

SOURCE: no hot water, control board light stays green

It may be bad thermostat terminals of the water heater, or, alternatively, the very top heating element is in need of replacement. See this handy diagnostic article for more info:
http://yourhandymanzone.com/Your_Handyman_Zone_How_To_Pages_Home_Improvement_Zone_Heating_Systems_Water_Heaters_Cold_Water_Still_Released_Despite_Water_Heater.htm

Hope this helps.
Brad

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Steve Wood Plumbing and Heating

  • 21 Answers
  • Posted on Oct 11, 2009

SOURCE: Our electric water heater doesn't work.

make sure it is wired correctly, check circuit breaker, check breaker built on to element. If all fails, and it is determined your not getting power to it, you may need a electrician. Be careful. good luck.
Steve

cracklin joe

  • 105 Answers
  • Posted on Jan 08, 2010

SOURCE: Hot water heater flow problems.

hey Bookie, those plastic inserts are kinda moulded into the nipples, so taking them out might be more than a feat,...did you solder the pipe to the female adapter ON the nipple? if you did you melted the plastic and that is what's your restricting your flo,......or (believe it or not) the inlet water valve isn't turned on all the way,.....close it then open it,..could have somethin stuck in it. let me know eh? thanks and good luck, cracklin joe

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How do you get a 5 yr. old Whirlpool hot water heater lit?

it is a WATER HEATER. you do not need to heat HOT water.
Gas or electric?
Electric = turn power on
Gas = instructions are on gas valve or in your manual.
does not light = verify a spark at burner when you push button (can be hard to see, turn off lights), verify gas valves are on and another appliance has gas, call for service.
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I have a whirlpool water heater model 333j50rd045v no green light on control box and no hot water do have 220 into the unit the unit is about 12 yrs old

You have energy-smart electric water heater?
Control box might be bad.
Copy following link for troubleshoot manual, and whirlpool phone number for replacement parts etc:
http://waterheatertimer.org/Whirlpool-Energy-Smart-electric.html

Gene

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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.

If you need further help, I’m available over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/gene_9f0ef4df2f9897e7

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Whirlpool hot water heater puts out overly hot water

1) Make sure factory-supplied insulation and cover are reinstalled over thermostats, or cooler room temperature causes thermostat to under-approximate tank temperature, and this causes overly hot water.
http://waterheatertimer.org/images/Tank-with-insulation-2-600.jpg
2) Replace both thermostats.
Sticking thermostat can seem to act normally when tested, but when left alone it sticks, causing runaway overheating.
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-replace-thermostat-on-electric-water-heater.html

More resources:
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-troubleshoot-electric-problems-with-water-heater.html

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Energy saving devise light blinking and no hot water

Water heater is not identified.
Add a comment with information that appears on label on side of tank for possible help.
You might be talking about Whirlpool energy smart electric.
The error diagnostic lights flash a code: the code decipher is printed on the diagnostic control box on top of heater.
Call Whirlpool: you need model number and serial number from label located on side of tank.
1-877-817-6750

Open following links for energy-smart resources and typical manual:
http://waterheatertimer.org/Whirlpool-Energy-Smart-electric.html
http://waterheatertimer.org/pdf/Whirlpool-energy-smart-electric-manual.pdf
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