State Short Cycling / Oversensitive Control

State water heater: frequent clicking or cycling on and off with small temperature changes.

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Possible Causes

Thermostat differential too narrow, Thermostat located near cold inlet, Oversized heater for load

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Turn off power (electric) or set gas control to pilot before adjusting controls.

  • Verify thermostat placement: Ensure the thermostat or sensor is properly mounted against the tank in the designated well.
  • Adjust setting: Slightly widen the temperature differential if the control allows (installer menu on some State models).
  • Insulate piping: Insulate hot and cold pipes near the heater to reduce rapid temperature swings at the sensor.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Thermostat / Electronic Control
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