Whirlpool Water heater 5 flashes
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Whirlpool Water heater 5 flashes
So my water heater just started the 5 flashes which reads Flame out of sequence.
It is a whirlpool gas w/electric lighter. What's the issue and what's the fix? Any help
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Larney
It is a whirlpool gas w/electric lighter. What's the issue and what's the fix? Any help
appreciated
Larney
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Welcome to the forums.
I believe 5 flashes is an internal sensor problem.
Some units had a resettable temperature sensor down by the service door.
Some Whirlpool heaters are under a recall. The link takes you to Whirlpool to check.
Whirlpool customer support
Honeywell gas control valve information
Basically that code means the gas valve needs to be replaced.
I thought there was a way of disassembling the valve and resetting the electronics.
I believe 5 flashes is an internal sensor problem.
Some units had a resettable temperature sensor down by the service door.
Some Whirlpool heaters are under a recall. The link takes you to Whirlpool to check.
Whirlpool customer support
Honeywell gas control valve information
Basically that code means the gas valve needs to be replaced.
I thought there was a way of disassembling the valve and resetting the electronics.
#5
Welcome to the forums.
Not too much information there.
I would doubt you could convert the water heater to a manual gas valve.
A manual gas valve would require a standing pilot which I don't think this model has.
Not too much information there.
I would doubt you could convert the water heater to a manual gas valve.
A manual gas valve would require a standing pilot which I don't think this model has.
#6
There are numerous good reasons you won't find a new Whirlpool water heater.....anywhere. Lowes no longer sells them. If you are having problems with one I'd replace it and consider yourself lucky it lasted as long as it did.