Brand guide
All Whirlpool water heater guides
Choose the symptom or code that matches your unit. Confirm the exact model and control generation against the rating plate before following model-specific instructions.
Pilot and ignition problems
Whirlpool Pilot Light Won't Stay Lit
A Whirlpool pilot that dies is a thermocouple, dirty orifice, or FVIR — not luck. If you smell gas, leave.
TroubleshootingWhirlpool Temperature Sensor Failure
Whirlpool temperature sensor failure means the control no longer trusts its thermistor: often 3 flashes on electric or 5 on gas models.
Leaks and floodingWhirlpool Water Heater Troubleshooting
Whirlpool water heaters use A. O. Smith/American hardware. Diagnose gas and Energy Smart electric models by LED, ECO, element, or leak.