The red button on the water heater is where the reset button is located. There are two buttons for each thermostat in some water heaters. The metal plate that holds the thermostat in place may have to be removed to access the reset button.
Do tankless water heaters have a reset button?
To prevent accidental resets, tankless water heaters are designed to prevent accidental resets, so you are probably going to have to hold the button down to get the reset to trigger.
Why am I not getting hot water from my tankless water heater?
Because tankless units only heat water as it's needed, running too many hot water appliances at the same time could mean the unit just can't keep up. ... On the other hand, your “no hot water” problem could be cause by a bigger issue such as: Plugged heat exchanger (due to hard water) A blocked vent/air intake.May 8, 2018
Is there a reset button on a tankless hot water heater?
To prevent accidental resets, tankless water heaters are designed to prevent accidental resets, so you are probably going to have to hold the button down to get the reset to trigger.
Why is my tankless water heater not turning on?
Ensure there is no condensation or debris on the burners that may cause them to not ignite. If the flow is too low, the burner will not ignite. Low pressure is one of the most frequent tankless water heater problems and is easy to fix.
How do I reset my electric tankless water heater?
The red button on the water heater is where the reset button is located. There are two buttons for each thermostat in some water heaters. The metal plate that holds the thermostat in place may have to be removed to access the reset button.
What causes a tankless water heater to stop working?
The ignition failure on tankless water heaters can occur to any brand and model, no matter how advanced or not it is. The failure can be caused by a problem inside the water heater or due to an external cause. Make sure that gas and water are open and electricity is ON (120 VAC supply).
What trips the reset button on a hot water heater?
The high resistance caused by a loose wire produces a substantial amount of heat that can eventually cause fires. If there is a loose electrical connection within your water heater's system, your reset button's thermometer can trip (regardless of the water's temperature) if it picks up the heat from that loose wire.Jun 7, 2016