Water heater will not power on, display is completely blank
Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
Possible Causes
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Only access electrical terminals if you are competent to do so. Otherwise, call an electrician.
Step-by-step checks:
- Check breaker: Verify that the dedicated circuit breaker or fuse for the heater has not tripped or blown. Reset if necessary.
- Check external switch: Ensure any local isolation switch near the heater is in the ON position.
- Inspect power cable: Look for visible damage to the power cable or plug (if fitted).
When to call a professional: If power is present at the terminals but the display remains dead, the internal fuse or control board may be faulty.
Repair Difficulty
Required Part
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