Why is my hot water tank not lighting?

The water heater pilot light is a small flame that ignites the gas burner on your water heater. If the pilot doesn’t relight, if it goes out right after lighting or if it goes out repeatedly, by far the most common cause is a bad thermocouple.

Where is the reset button on my Whirlpool water heater?

A water heater reset button, usually red, is located in the center of the limit switch just above the water heater thermostat. The water heater limit switch is a safety device that will shut the power down to the water heater if something malfunctions and the water gets to hot.

Why does my whirlpool water heater not light?

PILOT WON’T LIGHT. Make sure the gas supply valve has been turned on. Often something as simple as the gas being turned off can keep a new water heater from working. A newly installed gas water heater will have some air in the gas line. For this reason, it may take several attempts to light the pilot.

What should the temperature be on a whirlpool hot water heater?

Set the temperature between 110 and 125 degrees F. Check the cold intake tube and fastener ring. If cold water is pouring into the upper tank it reduces the output temperature. Make sure both thermostats are pressed firmly against the tank.

What to do if pilot light on water heater is not working?

If the pilot line is clogged, clean it or replace it. Faulty piezo igniter. The water heater uses the piezo igniter to light the main gas burner and when it is pressed down, it releases the electric spark.

What to do if your electric water heater is not working?

“No Hot Water”. “Replacing A Heating Element”. It may take several hours for a newly installed electric water heater to reach normal operating temperature. If you don’t have hot water after two hours (water not even warm), first check to make sure the water heater is getting electrical power.