ErrorCodePro · Appliance Error CodesBradford White Tank Water Heater Error Codes: Full List & Meanings
Every Bradford White tank water heater error code we have verified against Bradford White's own support pages, with its official meaning. This list covers icon atmospheric vent gas water heaters (status led, 3-second pause). Codes vary by model, so confirm in your owner's manual. Support: Bradford White Technical Support, 800-334-3393.
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Codes by system
All Bradford White tank water heater error codes
Codes marked "Reset only" or "Service" have no separate page because the manufacturer publishes no owner fix beyond a reset or a service call.
| Code | Official meaning | System | Owner action |
|---|---|---|---|
| No LED | The manufacturer lists No LED as: no pilot / heater not in operation; follow the lighting instructions on the water heater label. Service actions are for a qualified technician (Bradford White Technical Support 800-334-3393). | Heating | Service |
| 1 flash | The manufacturer lists 1 flash as: knob in pilot position or thermostat satisfied (normal). Service actions are for a qualified technician (Bradford White Technical Support 800-334-3393). | Status / reminder | Service |
| Strobe | The manufacturer lists Strobe as: thermostat calling for heat (normal). Service actions are for a qualified technician (Bradford White Technical Support 800-334-3393). | Status / reminder | Service |
| LED on | The manufacturer lists LED on as: control knob turned off; wait for the LED to go off before relighting. Service actions are for a qualified technician (Bradford White Technical Support 800-334-3393). | Status / reminder | Service |
| 2 flashes | The manufacturer lists 2 flashes as: weak pilot signal detected. Service actions are for a qualified technician (Bradford White Technical Support 800-334-3393). | Heating | Service |
| 3 flashes | The manufacturer lists 3 flashes as: gas valve has not seen temperature rise in the proper time. Service actions are for a qualified technician (Bradford White Technical Support 800-334-3393). | Sensors | Service |
| 4 flashes | The manufacturer lists 4 flashes as: high tank temperature. Service actions are for a qualified technician (Bradford White Technical Support 800-334-3393). | Heating | Service |
| 5 flashes | The manufacturer lists 5 flashes as: thermostat sensor fault. Service actions are for a qualified technician (Bradford White Technical Support 800-334-3393). | Sensors | Service |
| 6 flashes | The manufacturer lists 6 flashes as: water leak detected by the accessory module (if installed). Service actions are for a qualified technician (Bradford White Technical Support 800-334-3393). | Leak protection | Service |
| 7 flashes | The manufacturer lists 7 flashes as: gas valve fault. Service actions are for a qualified technician (Bradford White Technical Support 800-334-3393). | Control / electronics | Service |
| 8 flashes | The manufacturer lists 8 flashes as: pilot remains lit while the control knob is off; gas valve, so call a technician. Service actions are for a qualified technician (Bradford White Technical Support 800-334-3393). | Heating | Service |
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Last reviewed: October 20, 2026. ErrorCodePro is not affiliated with Bradford White.