How do I reset my electric hot water heater?
Somewhere on your electric water heater, you’ll find a reset button. It’s usually red and often located near the thermostat. It may also be hidden behind a removable metal panel on the unit—and then behind some insulation. Once you find the button, push and release it.
Where is reset button on gas 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.
How do I reset my Ariston water heater?
To reset:
- IMPORTANT: Disconnect heater from electrical power.
- Remove front cover plate (C fig.
- Firmly press reset button (B fig.
- Replace cover plate, reconnect power.
- IMPORTANT: Check the operation of the thermostat, turn temperature dial from.
- If the system works, place dial setting to desired setting.
Why do I have to reset my hot water heater?
If your water heater loses power, your water heater’s reset button can be used to turn the appliance back on. However, your reset button serves as a safety device and turns the unit off when the water temperature gets too hot.
How do I press the reset button on my immersion?
Cut the power to your immersion heater by switching the circuit breaker off. Remove the lid that protects the upper heating element of your unit. Carefully remove the plastic safety cap and try not to touch any wires and other electrical fixtures. Press the small button that has “Reset” written next to it.
What does the reset button do on an electric water heater?
Your water heater reset button is a safety device that shuts off power to your water heater when the water temperature inside it exceeds 180 degrees Fahrenheit. Side note: the reset button is also sometimes referred to as the ECO (emergency cut off) switch or “high limit safety thermostat switch”.
Why would a water heater need to be reset?
Why is my Ariston water heater not heating?
First, reset any tripped circuit breaker, and replace any blown fuse. Next, check if power is being supplied to the electric water heating element thermostat. When the water’s not hot enough, the problem can be an undersized water heater, crossed hot and cold connections, or a faulty heating element or thermostat.
