Bradford White Water Heater Error Code Solid ON red (V2)

A solid red LED on a Bradford White V2 control indicates the control is in OFF mode, not an error condition. The heating system and ignition are disabled while this light is on. The light will turn off once the pilot is lit and the control resumes normal operation. No parts are faulty when this indication is present.

No, the solid red light on a V2 control is not a safety warning. It simply means the control is in OFF mode and the burner is not operating. The important distinction is to confirm the light is fully solid and not blinking, since blink patterns do indicate fault conditions that may require attention.

Because the solid red V2 indication is not a fault, there is typically no repair cost involved. If the unit restarts normally after lighting the pilot, no service call or parts are required. If the pilot will not light or stay lit after multiple attempts, a technician visit to diagnose a related component issue could range from $75 to $200 or more depending on what is found.

Since this is not an error, no repair is needed. You simply need to restart the unit by lighting the pilot according to the startup procedure on the water heater label. Once the pilot is established and the control recognizes the flame, the solid red LED will go out and normal operation will resume.

The solid red light will clear on its own once the pilot is successfully lit and the V2 control confirms normal operation. There is no separate reset procedure needed specifically for this indication. Just follow the standard pilot lighting instructions for the unit.