Troubleshoot Water Heater Reset Button

Here s the most likely problem.

Troubleshoot water heater reset button.

The reset button is also sometimes referred to as the eco emergency cut off switch or high limit safety thermostat switch. The hot water heater reset is actually a high limit safety thermostat switch that disconnects the power to the water heater if the water exceeds a preset temperature. There may also be a lower thermostat reset button on the water heater. The water in your water heater is getting too hot.

The reset button will be right next to one of the thermostats usually the top one and it is normally red. When the water temperature in your water heater exceeds 180 the red reset button also known as the high limit switch trips. So the red reset button on your electric water heater keeps popping out and needing to be reset. The temperature sensing button.

Simply push the button without touching any nearby wires to reset the thermostat. Many water heaters have a second cover plate near the top underneath this plate is usually where you will find the reset button. Near the bottom of your water heater you should find a metal plate that s held in with screws. If your electric water heater reset button is lit up or has tripped you will need to reset the thermostat.

Look for the dci lights on the panel and if they are lit you will need to go outside and push the reset buttons on the water heater. Remove the cover plates. If so push that reset button as well. If the button is lit up it means the switch tripped and needs to be reset.

Use a screwdriver to unscrew each screw and then lift the plate off the heater using your hands. When conducting your rv water heater troubleshooting steps for this unit you will want to locate the control panel.