I had a similar experience on a WV8840B1059 getting the 4 flashes. Culminating in a permanent fault condition. Brand New. The older controllers will reset this way. Slide the power switch off. Maybe a model or serial number? Look at a site like http://hometips.me/Mar/How-to-test-and-replace-Honeywell-gas-control-valve.pdf on how to remove the Controller circuit board (one screw and 3 tabs) and black control knob ( lean it to the side and it will pop out. Tug gently, away from the board, to unplug the plug. Honeywell Gas Valve on a Water Heater Filed under useful Executive summary: Once it has detected a "water too hot" event, the gas valve will never work again unless you know how to reset it. The WT8840 water heater control from Resideo is designed for use in standing pilot applications using an immersion well for water temperature sensing. Now I have two fail in 27 months. I have no status light. save delay . First Responder. I have a white LED and my code of 4 flashing lights wont reset. The WT8840 Water Heater Control is designed for use, in Standing Pilot applications using an immersion, well for water temperature sensing. Gently wiggle out the housing. Now, I urge CAUTION when performing this fix as, without a working pilot, you could accumulate an appreciable amount of gas and risk an explosion. Working fine. I tried letting the circuit board sit, unplugged, for an hour and a half but that did not clear the four flash code. I keep flushing the tank through a short piece of hose every week or so and the water out looks pretty clean now so Ill only do it once every six months or so to keep it clean. The Temperature probe is a different design. I thought you might want to add this info to your do-it-yourself site. Instead of a red flashing light it has a White flashing light. The gas valve is a Honeywell WV8840C1406, red led which changes to blue, 1 flash, when everything is working right. This will supply current to the main valve and the main valve will open. okay at this point with circuit boardhave no clue..please step by step for dummies pleasecannot remove it from whitish housing.appears a screw of some sort and also something that looks like glass attaching to it? Why wont the cops shut Whirlpool down? Got it the next day, installed it. So is there now way to reset the white light model? Regarding these Honeywell 9007884 Reliance 300 Series gas valves, the manual states that the HOT setting is 120F and the VAC (vacation) setting is 55F, but what temperature setpoint is the LOW setting? Get a contractor model. So I changed that out for a 1/4 turn one, much easier. That was their only solution. Started right back up. I did do a full drain and it was mostly small white particles which is probably from my water softener. Something a major of an appliance like this cant barely go a year without working. thank you so much. From this thread it is not true that the 4 flash fault is fatal. So the fault condition DID (initially) reset itself. light the pilot and you still get the 7 flashes; however the water heater kicks back on and gets back up to temperature and shuts off as normal and you will see that your light now only flashes 1 time every 3 or 4 seconds. Tried disconnecting the old board for an hour. Here is the simple fix. My plumber advised he has been seeing A LOT of these units fail. He said do not put the setting any higher than the HOT setting. will light up but is not, Honeywell 24v waterheater. upstairs. Also turn the black dial to Off. Then I came down later when I felt the barely warm water. So since my controller is under warranty I will get a new one, may pay $10 for shipping or try and find one in town where they charge Honeywell directly, they gave me a special number to give to the store. Probably not, but it was worth a try. Will keep this for next year when it breaks again. honeywell wv8840b1109 manual honeywell wv8840b1109 manual Pmi reliance supply electric power partcrib please. Dead as a door knob. Since waaaay too many folks have experienced this failure, and since it seems to be electronics related, and since Honeywell is sending out replacements willy nilly and asking for return of the defective valves, I suggest that the true culprit may be that some bonehead just programmed the software at too low a critical temperature. This item: WV8840B1109 Gas Valve for Honeywell Whirlpool Water Heaters - WV8840B1109 WV8840B1042 $429.99 Fixitshop Water Heater Pilot Assembely Includes Pilot Thermocouple and Tubing Natural 24" $14.99 Water Heater Pilot Assembely Includes Pilot Thermocouple and Tubing LP Propane $14.99 Product information Technical Details Additional Information My question is.do I flush out the tank 1st before I do anything else.I have no idea on make and modelits raining here and I cant check on it since its on the outside of my homeI want to see if I can fix it myself before I need to pay or just all out replace it Thanks forcreating this site! You dont have to drain the tank or disconnect any gas lines. Untwist wires and relight pilot. My hat is off to you David, I followed you instruction and it clear the fault and is now heating my water. 2pos honeywell spst usew. Also remove heat sensor to check possible problem, no issue. Ernie. Select a Model: Gas Control Trade Replacement Valve. and now I got myself a huge repair issue, what the hell is wrong with kenmore and Honeywell to make a dial that allows you to raise the temp up to A,B,C AND VERY HOT and just by putting it up to A now I get 4 blinking lights and have to pay a repair technician to come give me a diagnostic! I am getting the 7 flashes 3 second pause. UPDATE: David Boones method worked great for me, exactly as described. Cheers. Took the board out and just touched everything with the cross wire and let it sit. The first time I paid Sears their blood money. They said call anytime and they can help. Started looking on line for a replacement and came across this site. Bam! Im just saying that you dont have to install the whole valve, but can just swap out the parts you need to make the old one work again. I would like to add my experience with this hoping it may shed some light. You dont need the battery at all. Its definitely a hassle rigging up the battery setup, but I cannot complain with the results. Holy Crap DB! I too will never buy another hot water heater with a Honeywell valve! Troubleshooting (just to make sure it wasnt the thermal switch or something) I took the board only out of the new valve they sent and put it on there. 5.0 out of 5 stars. I bought the rheem propane water heater6 months ago now its giving me problem 2 blinks every 3 secondsTHERMOPILE voltage low. This is an excellent solution. When I put it back in it blinked 7 times. BTW To those who are confused about the poststhey are not on the circuit board or between the board & cover. To RaulDLCs 3/25/2015 post: I called Whirlpool again, they agreed to ship a new replacement for $30 shipment again! Again, not a water heater expert, just saying based on my own experiences with the ones in my home. I checked the voltage from the thermopile: 750 millivolts with pilot light lit while holding in the button. Free! Let me step in line with all of you. Reverse the above steps to mount the new front onto the old back thats still hooked to the water heater. https://www.flickr.com/photos/7428166@N07/13946581980/ ** sorry, I took no pictures; the capacitor is round, about 1/2 diameter, about 1/2 tall, dark color. The bottom pin is ground ((-) on the battery)Connect the (-) negative of the battery there with a clip lead. NEVER AGAIN! Water Heater Gas Valve Replaces Honeywell Resideo WV8840B1109 WV8840B1110 WV8840B1109 WV8840B1110 Furnace Heater Gas Valve Shut-off Slow Fast Opening Pilot Spark Hot Surface Ignition Repair Part . I didnt want the sealant to contaminate my water. I have to buy parts, shipping and all. Id rather spend money at some local cage, or boxing matches here in So. Resideo WT8840B1500 - WT8840 Water Heater Gas Valve Control, NG - 2" Spud, 5" W.C.- WATER HEATER GAS VALVE, STANDING PILOT WITH PIEZO, SETPOINT 55-155F, SPUD LENGTH = 2", BRACKET= CENTERED, REGULATOR SETTING= 5" W.C., GAS TYPE=NATURAL GAS <br><br> The WT8840 series is the Water Heater Control for trade use to replace WV8840 valves used in AO Smith and Bradford White Water Heaters. BTW I wouldnt try to short everything in sight to GND, because the board and components are conformally coated to seal out moisture, so you dont want to damage the coating. The cover is still attached to the back of the unit by a colorful ribbon of wires, with a plug at the end that connects to the circuit board. No luck. But, the light on the control never starts flashing. . God Bless you! Im going to take everyone elses lead and call for a replacement valve. Pull the three wire connector off the circuit board by pulling it straight out. Apparently the WV8840 valves designations are followed by a revision letter. CORRECTING LAST SENTENCE: main valve (Right pin to (+), So I would recommend to you ( with Valve off the water heater and no gas applied, to test the pilot valve (left pin to (+))with the AA battery, and test the main valve (Right pin to (+)), and each individually should click, photo of pilot valve solenoid Light the pilot light as normal. I nervously turned the controller dial to the 9 oclock position, the burner burst to life, and today I have hot water again. Its two pins go through the board. But- I havent tried it so go with this method. I have a newer version. Thank you all for helping out the FIY. Most others had it for from $200.00. Can you believe this crap! As ColdShowerMan noted, there are differences in the new design they sent me. I agree but the cheapest I have found a valve is $199.00 plus shipping and tax. Reinstall the cover. Good to know! 5: Wait for the status light to start to blink (Mine alternated between 4 blinks and 5 blinks). Note the LED flash sequence. Be sure to get the Yellow gas rated teflon tape and/or no. I fitted the WH with a cheap garden hose when I installed it last year and ran the hose permanently to outdoors for convenience. Like everyone else here I HAD the same issue yesterday. Since the old value was working again I just left it in there. No flashing lights, no pilot light, nothing. Franken valve worked! Would appreciate any info on fixing the WHITE Light Gas valve. It is interesting to note that the water remained lukewarm with just the pilot lit over the past several days. As many others have suggested, perhaps this is the event which started the fail process? I have a water heater only 13 months old and it is not working. Lore leaf, Great post! Start the pilot by moving the knob to 6 oclock and press it in to start the gas and press the piezo starter button on the cover (you have to press the button between two fingers so it will not pop out of the cover it is possible to get shocked so maybe use a glove) several times until it lights. Sears is charging $181.64. Either solution is unacceptable. Just came home one day and the pilot light was out (this is the second time). Then plugged them in and lit pilot. I guess Water heaters are now interactive devices requiring yearly maintenance. Of Course I am here because I got a call from my mother in-law that they had no hot water on the their brand new Water Heater. David Boone I Love You. NOTE: Only do this if youre sure that the problem that caused the overheating has been corrected. Its been a week since I reset the valve and everything seems to be working fine and I did not drain the tank. Whirlpool did not improve their product going to this control valve thermostat. Since the new board (white light) worked, I slapped it on there and fired it up so we could have water for showers for work, etc. tried several rimes, will not stay lit. I did the jumper wire and at least heated enough water for my wife and I to shower .what to replace it with ??? Going to talk to Whirlpool and have them ship out the replacement. So now it is connected up as it would be normally but without the cover attached. Feeling clean & grateful for hot water! My Whirlpool gas water heater is giving me the dreaded four blinks signal. I told them I had four flashes and the serial number. The clips stay on the wires. Keith, the manual says 7 flashes means Gas Control electronic fault Just to let everyone know, the above fix by DB works! All models of WT8840 include an integrated NTC temperature sensor. Light the pilot. Think Ill leave my old one on till it goes out again then replace with new one. I didnt mind to pay for the shipping cost, but, what I minded was the device was poorly made. And if you are atheist? We have a drought in CA and losing 100 gallons (2 TANKS) of water every six months isnt backbreaking, but it sure is a pain that should not be in the design. Basically the Honeywell Electronic Gas Water Heater Controllers are crap (so far). They would have to diagnosis the water heater and then order the part, and then come back again to install at an additonal service price. Should save this to a word fileBut hopefully I wont ever need them again..My water heater is 2 years old and has a 6 year warranty on parts..I called Monday morning and spoke to a Johnathon (real nice fella) and he shipped me the whole thermostat assembly. So, again Sears says they need to send a repair guy out. On the board? On 21 November, 2014 I performed the fix that Charles described on 29 July, 2014. Rather, drain it at a slower rate with a 1K ohm resistor. Whenthisbabyhits88mphYourgonnaseesomeseriousShit, http://www.midlandhardware.com/157481.html?gclid=CNjXnayo0b0CFROVfgodKgsA3A#.U0QkZfldV8E, https://www.flickr.com/photos/7428166@N07/14153292543/, https://www.flickr.com/photos/7428166@N07/13946581980/, https://www.flickr.com/photos/7428166@N07/14129889951/, https://www.flickr.com/photos/7428166@N07/13946540277/, http://hometips.me/Mar/How-to-test-and-replace-Honeywell-gas-control-valve.pdf, https://www.flickr.com/photos/86570218@N06/17486404251, Home Tips: How Do I Remove A Stubborn Element From A Water Heater?. While you have the old valve out, be sure to probe inside to see if you have gunk/sediment and/or crystals/salts. The two 10 inch jumpers wrapped around the left and right pins was the method that worked for me. I dont seem to see a little white reset button. Ive had my Rheem 7 months . Includes an integrated NTC temperature sensor. It is also an adjustable regulator that insures proper gas pressure for combustion. I also examined the circuit board and noticed a few minor differences, but I think the real problem was in the design and components. If it overheats again, youll need to order yet another valve, or it will blow up, or something else you wont like. But they knew nothing about that. For sales or technical inquiries about our products please select the type of item (s) you are interested in from the pull down category list shown below. Wish me luck tomorrow! If you need to, stick the screwdriver in from below to lever them loose. Get a contractor model. Im pretty sure the temp is infinitely adjustable, the marks are there as a reference. This worked for me! This is actually minerals and should be drained. I suspect that shorting the posts is the way the Sears tech did it the first time. Let people know on FB and other places that these tanks are equipped with a flawed Gas Control Valve. It is . I will If youre under warranty this is easy though theyll probably charge you for shipping, and extra if you want it fast. Thanks for the submission. I took the battery idea and did a minor mod. > How can this have been going on for years and not have been fixed? The two upper pins of V push out of the cover and have doughnut shaped gaskets to seal gases. Its not more than 3yrs old. So far its been working fine. Last year I had the blinks. + One for DBs repair procedure. I have drained the tank twice and in both cases I got virtually NO SEDIMENT out of my water heater. Is there a replacement gas valve that people have had success with? 5. I may have gotten lucky too. It is obvious that they are making a killing on money selling this to just about every water heater brand out there. Using a flat tip screwdriver remove the bottom screw that holds the housing on. worked for me. Is it flashing at you? This happened again a day or 2 later and again, after a short while, the status led reverted back from the 5-flash red to the 1-flash blue. And Im paying $30 for a part I shouldnt be replacing? * Honeywell Gas Valve on a Water [], [] How turn water main cutoff valve , In event main water valve fails, final backstop operate shut water house: main water valve street.. How to Turn Off Your Water Using the Main Cutoff Valve on 411 plumb: &p valve water heater leaking, Learn determine &p valve water heater leaking fix leaking &p valve.. 411 Plumb: The T&P Valve On My Water Heater Is LeakingResetting #$%@!! This is the fourth time in 3 years the control has died. I ended up doing this and it worked like magic. By the way, the 3 year warranty expired 3 week ago. Two days ago, the replacement unit also died. Not much of a DIYer am i but after reading about this scam Honeywell has going on about these modules i had to try this and besides how many more cold showers can one man take..My results? At this point the flashing light went to the Heartbeat flash (call for heat), the exhaust flap opened and the ignitor lit the burner. I was reading how you guys help one another and just thought AWESOME! I followed the the rest of the instructions and got my 1-flash Normal Operation going and the heater is working properly now. On Thursday plubmer came over to install the worthless Whirlpool 40 gallon piece of junk water heater. The Controller should now work normally for a few days to months before it may fault again. I got right on the phone to service again and the first person said they would send out another Gas Control Valve, this time no charge for the shipping. One morning I woke up to find no lights on the Gas Valve panel. 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