whirlpool hot water heater

[abhersh64]

  REPLACED BOTTOM ELEMENT BUT THE? LIGHT ON THE CONTROL BOARD STILL FLASHES CONTINOUSLY AND STILL NO HOT WATER.Do I need a new control?  I understand thy have had problems with the control boards.

Model EE3J40RD045V

[jumptrout51]

Verify the thermostat continuity,especially the top stat.
Also verify the top heat element continuity.

[Repair-man]

This is not yer mama's water heater, Trout

It has a thermister (instead of the traditional thermostats),  which  feeds a control board. It's made by American Water Heaters...perhaps they have a tech sheet somewhere.

Abhersh, have you tested  either element with an OHM meter before blindly ordering it? Elements are sort of a pain to change, especially  if not needed. Also, provide where you heard about the control problems if you will.

[niobrara]

Could not find your model. The manual tells how to test the control. Then replace it.Easy to replace.

[niobrara]

1 flash power before water 2 flashes high limit temp 3 problem with sensors 4 flashes upper element 5 lower element after a error push red reset button contrl performs self test before normal operation start,takes 10 minutes if 5 flashes continue replace board.

[jumptrout51]

  Why can't "they" leave well enough alone?

[Repair-man]

Why can't "they" leave well enough alone?

Because "they" were not making enough money using standard, long-lasting parts.