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Use this device hub to troubleshoot Whirlpool ES40R92-45D (Water Heater). Start with the most common codes and compare the published fix paths before opening parts.

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15
Error codes
15
Last updated
Apr 19, 2026
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Water HeaterE9
Whirlpool ES40R92-45D Error Code E9

Whirlpool ES40R92-45D error code E9 means electronic Thermostat (ET) error. This guide explains the likely causes, the safest first checks, and when support or service is the better next step.

Water HeaterE71
Whirlpool ES40R92-45D Error Code E71

Whirlpool ES40R92-45D error code E71 means energy Smart® Module (ESM) thermistor failure. This guide explains the likely causes, the safest first checks, and when support or service is the better next step.

Water HeaterE52
Whirlpool ES40R92-45D Error Code E52

Whirlpool ES40R92-45D error code E52 means energy Smart® Module (ESM) is receiving the wrong data from the Electronic Thermostat (ET). This guide explains the likely causes, the safest first checks, and when support or service is the better next step.

Water HeaterE51
Whirlpool ES40R92-45D Error Code E51

Whirlpool ES40R92-45D error code E51 means failure to communicate with the Electronic Thermostat (ET). This guide explains the likely causes, the safest first checks, and when support or service is the better next step.

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Whirlpool ES40R92-45D Error Code E12

Whirlpool ES40R92-45D error code E12 means electronic Thermostat (ET) error. This guide explains the likely causes, the safest first checks, and when support or service is the better next step.

Water HeaterE11
Whirlpool ES40R92-45D Error Code E11

Whirlpool ES40R92-45D error code E11 means electronic Thermostat (ET) error. This guide explains the likely causes, the safest first checks, and when support or service is the better next step.

Water HeaterE10
Whirlpool ES40R92-45D Error Code E10

Whirlpool ES40R92-45D error code E10 means electronic Thermostat (ET) error. This guide explains the likely causes, the safest first checks, and when support or service is the better next step.

Water HeaterE08
Whirlpool ES40R92-45D Error Code E08

Whirlpool ES40R92-45D error code E08 means energy Smart® Interface Module (ESM) failure. This guide explains the likely causes, the safest first checks, and when support or service is the better next step.

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E01
Water Heater
Whirlpool ES40R92-45D error code E01 means dry-fire detected: power on with the tank not completely full of water. This guide explains the likely causes, the safest first checks, and when support or service is the better next step.
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E02
Water Heater
Whirlpool ES40R92-45D error code E02 means water temperature exceeded the high limit. This guide explains the likely causes, the safest first checks, and when support or service is the better next step.
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E03
Water Heater
Whirlpool ES40R92-45D error code E03 means upper thermistor sensor failure (upper thermistor is part of the electronic thermostat). This guide explains the likely causes, the safest first checks, and when support or service is the better next step.
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E04
Water Heater
Whirlpool ES40R92-45D error code E04 means upper element circuit failure (lower element still operable). This guide explains the likely causes, the safest first checks, and when support or service is the better next step.
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E05
Water Heater
Whirlpool ES40R92-45D error code E05 means lower element circuit failure (upper element still operable). This guide explains the likely causes, the safest first checks, and when support or service is the better next step.
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E06
Water Heater
Whirlpool ES40R92-45D error code E06 means electronic Thermostat (ET) internal processor failure. This guide explains the likely causes, the safest first checks, and when support or service is the better next step.
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E07
Water Heater
Whirlpool ES40R92-45D error code E07 means lower thermistor sensor failure. This guide explains the likely causes, the safest first checks, and when support or service is the better next step.
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E08
Water Heater
Whirlpool ES40R92-45D error code E08 means energy Smart® Interface Module (ESM) failure. This guide explains the likely causes, the safest first checks, and when support or service is the better next step.
1
E10
Water Heater
Whirlpool ES40R92-45D error code E10 means electronic Thermostat (ET) error. This guide explains the likely causes, the safest first checks, and when support or service is the better next step.
1
E11
Water Heater
Whirlpool ES40R92-45D error code E11 means electronic Thermostat (ET) error. This guide explains the likely causes, the safest first checks, and when support or service is the better next step.
1
E12
Water Heater
Whirlpool ES40R92-45D error code E12 means electronic Thermostat (ET) error. This guide explains the likely causes, the safest first checks, and when support or service is the better next step.
1
E51
Water Heater
Whirlpool ES40R92-45D error code E51 means failure to communicate with the Electronic Thermostat (ET). This guide explains the likely causes, the safest first checks, and when support or service is the better next step.
1
E52
Water Heater
Whirlpool ES40R92-45D error code E52 means energy Smart® Module (ESM) is receiving the wrong data from the Electronic Thermostat (ET). This guide explains the likely causes, the safest first checks, and when support or service is the better next step.
1
E71
Water Heater
Whirlpool ES40R92-45D error code E71 means energy Smart® Module (ESM) thermistor failure. This guide explains the likely causes, the safest first checks, and when support or service is the better next step.
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E9
Water Heater
Whirlpool ES40R92-45D error code E9 means electronic Thermostat (ET) error. This guide explains the likely causes, the safest first checks, and when support or service is the better next step.
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