HOW TO RESET A WATER HEATER

​This article describes how to use the reset button to restart a hot water heater that has tripped. Performing this one step could fix your cold water problem.

It's crucial to understand that the reset button is the "high limit switch" before continuing. It's a safety switch that cuts the water heater's electricity when something might be dangerous. In order to determine what might be causing your water heater to malfunction, you should contact a professional if the reset button trips frequently.

• Cut off the Power Supply of Water Heater
• To Reset Water Heater Button, Access the Water Heater Button
• Check the Issue is Resolved or Not

(a): Cut off the Power Supply of Water Heater

​There are two methods that you can turn off the electricity to your hot water heater: Find your water tank and remove the electrical plug from the wall socket to turn the tank's electricity off.

Putting the circuit breaker (the one with the label "water heater") in the OFF position is another technique to cut the power. Find the primary electrical panel in your house. Usually, you can find them in a utility room, storage closet, or garage. In either case, before moving on to step two, check sure the water heater's electric power is turned off. 

​Turn the water heater circuit breaker to the ON position as a test if it is currently in the OFF position. If the breaker returns to the OFF position right away, there may be a more serious electrical issue. In order to prevent potentially dangerous situations, circuit breakers will flip to the OFF position. Make an appointment with an expert to identify and fix the issue.

(b): To Reset Water Heater Button, Access the Water Heater Button

​Once the water heater's power is turned off, unscrew the two screws to remove the metal plate that covers the thermostat. Keep the screws handy. It is likely that the plate will have some sort of insulating material behind it. When the insulation is removed, the reset button ought to be visible. It's most likely red in color and may even have the word "reset button" written on it.

​Firmly press the button in. By doing this, the heating element's electricity should be reset.
Replace the insulation and, using the screws you salvaged, make sure the metal plate is back on.
Next, insert the plug back into the socket or turn the circuit breaker back to the ON position, depending on how you shut off the electricity. 

(c): Check the Issue is Resolved or Not

Check to see if this has resolved your hot water problem after around 30 minutes. You should have hot water in approximately 30 minutes if your hot water heater is operating properly, and you'll have avoided paying a professional to come out.

Reset the button on the other panel as well if your hot water heater has two panels—an upper and a lower one—and you're still not getting hot water. Just carry with Step 1 and Step 2 as directed, being sure to turn the power off once again. Next, give it another 30 minutes.

A more serious issue may be indicated if your water heater trips again shortly after or if you still don't have hot water after thirty minutes of waiting. Reset buttons will turn off the power in order to prevent potentially hazardous scenarios.

There are several potential causes of the issue, including a malfunctioning thermostat, a damaged heater element, unsecured wiring, or a short circuit. It's also possible that there are external electrical problems with the heater. This is the time to get in touch with an expert, like AC Repair Burke Plumbing Services, to identify and resolve the issue on your behalf.

​Make sure the water heater's electricity is off while you wait for a professional to solve the issue. By doing this, potentially hazardous circumstances will be avoided, and more harm will be avoided.