On the covered Bradford White gas water heater, 5 flashes means white Rodgers: an electronics, sensor or gas valve fault was detected, and the control may be wet or damaged. ICON System V2 (red light): the same fault, with the water temperature sensor to be checked. ICON System V1: a temperature sensor fault from damage to the sensor, resistance out of range or an unplugged sensor, or a faulty gas control. First, check for water on or around the gas control without touching the gas connections.
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ReversibleCheck for water on or around the gas control without touching the gas connections.
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ReversibleBradford White says on White Rodgers to verify all connections are tight and replace the control if the problem persists. On V2 it says to check the water temperature sensor and its connection for open circuits, shorts, or differences in resistance between the two sensor elements, and to replace the gas control. On V1 it points to its Service Procedure VI and then replacing the gas control.
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White Rodgers: an electronics, sensor or gas valve fault was detected, and the control may be wet or damaged. ICON System V2 (red light): the same fault, with the water temperature sensor to be checked. ICON System V1: a temperature sensor fault from damage to the sensor, resistance out of range or an unplugged sensor, or a faulty gas control.