Richmond Reset

How to Reset a Richmond Water Heater

Reset procedures for Richmond gas, electric, Hybrid, and Tankless.

Updated May 2026 · Richmond Water Heaters

Richmond reset procedures match Rheem and Ruud.

Electric tank — ECO reset

  1. Off breaker
  2. Remove upper access panel
  3. Press red ECO button on upper thermostat
  4. Replace panel; restore breaker

Gas tank — gas valve cycle

  1. Gas knob "Off" for 5 minutes
  2. Turn to "Pilot" or "On"
  3. Standing pilot: light pilot per instructions

Power Vent

  1. Unplug 120V power
  2. Cycle gas valve
  3. Plug power back in

Encore Hybrid

  • Mode button on display
  • ECO red button on resistance backup thermostat
  • Breaker off 30 minutes for compressor lockout

Encore Tankless

  1. Press On/Off button on controller 3 seconds
  2. If code persists: power-cycle at breaker 30 seconds

Bottom line

Three consecutive resets with re-trip = real fault. Stop cycling and diagnose.