How To Replace Your Electric Water Heater Thermostats
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2017
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Best no nonsense video on thermostats I have ever watched. No annoying music, barking dogs or other distractions. Subscribed!
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Thank you, no hot water yesterday watched your videos and changed both top and bottom thermostats and I think that solved the issue! Much appreciated brother
So thankful for free info that saves me money. I changed my thermostat with no problem. Thank God for this!
You can learn SO many things on RUclips 🙌🏻
Thank you, Sir. Your hard work is still helping people 5 years later. Thank You. 😎
This guy is awesome! Leaves no details out. Excellent! Thank you!
Amazing, detailed information here, both in the video and within your replies to the comments. About to start tackling our water-too-hot problem tomorrow. Thanks!
I've learned more than I've ever known about electric water heaters by watcing your videos. Thank you so much for the clarity!
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Very well done. Thanks for the emphasis on making sure you have no electricity and to verify that the correct breaker is off.
Very informative and to the point! Thank you! I've already changed the elements and they were in horrible shape due to our hard water despite having just changed them just over a year ago. I had to buy an Element Wrench for the stubborn one on the bottom, but the HWH is not reaching anywhere near the temp I've set so the thermostats are next! I also recommend taking a picture of the wiring configuration before disconnecting the wires.
Thank you! You saved me $385 - the plumber said this was labor cost cos parts were under warranty. He said it would be two hours work. After seeing you do this in 15 minutes I decided I could do it - I’m a beginner DIYer but this was so clear and easy I decided to go for it. Lowes sold a “tune up kit” with both upper and lower thermostat and the rods for only $28 - success!! You rock!
Haha same here
Factoring in time going to the store the get the parts and a trip to your house. Was the water heater easily accessible or in an attic? All play a part in costs of repairing things.
@@emmasdad5426 that still does not justify some outrageous labor fees some companies or technicians charge
385!? im in hvac and for that service, 65 an hour....my god I'm clearly too cheap lol for 500 you can get a brand new hot water heater what a prick to charge that much...
@@simplygaming2280 and you pay to have the water heater installed too
Thank you! Moved into a house with a heater that had no upper thermo installed. Picked one up at the hardware store and plugged it in today. I have ALL the hot water now.
Very well done video.
He was thorough and explained everything
Thank You . This video was very informative
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Thank you for the excellent tutorial. I'v been putting this off for a long time. Hot water tonight!
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Hello! Just wanted to say thank you so much for this video. I changed my thermostat and have hot water again! 🎉
Great video dude man & Excellent job thanks a lot! God Bless You.
Nicely done video! Well organized and just long enough.
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You did a nice job showing a direct replacement. What's missing is an explanation of why it's very important to take the picture of the existing wiring like you said although there is a chance someone was there before you and they may have made wrong connections but the customer should have told you so but didn't. But the importance of the safety(red button) is between the top connections 1 and 2 and then 3 is protected by the limit (red button). If either of the other wires are attached to 1 or 2 connections then you may have a serious condition because it's not protected. Just a thought. Nice video thanks.
Man that was excellent! Informative and detailed. A thousand times better than the lame instructions that came with the new thermostats.
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Very clear and detailed. My kind of instructions!
Nicely done. Parts are coming today!
Thanks for the detail my friend!
Great vid
Easy to follow instructions! Thank you!
Thank you, brother. This video helped me a lot
Great information! It went beautifully for me!
Nice presentation! Very helpful. Thanks...
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Very good explanation thank you
Thanks man, very helpful.
I just changed my thermostats today. Thank you so much. God bless!
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Thank you. I had no idea how to do that. Thought it was more complicated. Going to Lowe's tonight!
Its not to hard once you have seen it done before. Just ensure to shut the power off and maybe use your cell phone to snap a picture to ensure you get the wires back on the correct terminals but its straight forward. Good luck with getting the water heater back up and running. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave us a comment. Don't forget to give the video a thumbs up/ like. Thanks
Very well done video. Thank you.
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Very helpful thanks doo much !!
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Thank you. I have had to drain my tank twice in the last week trying to figure out why my hot water heater wasn't working. I'm pretty sure it's the thermostat. I've replaced the elements already and the guy that came out said everything on my hot water heater was good but the breaker kept popping so he replaced the 25a breaker with a 30a. But now I have to push the reset everytime I need some hot water. So I'll just replace the thermostat myself an hopefully that fixes it.. the water heater is only 4 years old so I'm hoping there's nothing internally wrong with the wiring
Great video. Thank you!
A very good presentation. This is informative and have to thank you.
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Excellent video!!
Great video one question I checked my thermostat and lower heating element at 125 degrees and no power but they both have power at 150 degrees and I keep my water at 125 degrees what's your suggestion a bad thermostat and lower heating element?
Very much appreciated!
Thanks so much for this video. My question is I have relaced thermostats and element. Pushed reset button but still no hot water. Maybe a stupid question but does water heaters have 2 reset buttons? What should I do next, brand new w/heater? This one is about 4 years old.
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Great video
Thank you for video great
Very well explain good job
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My 23 year old Kenmore Power Miser 8 is overheating and the pressure release valve is working and releasing scalding hot water. This happened a year ago and I turned off the breaker and let it cool for a day or two and turned the breaker back on and it's worked fine until now. Shut the breaker again and when on it still overheats after a few hours. So I suspect this is a faulty thermostat. Am I right in that or might it be something else like a faulty element? Each year I drain off the dirty water accumulated at the bottom so I think that has had something to do with its longevity. Our water here is excellent quality soft lake water that hardly needs treatment - primarily UV light as it leaves the municipal reservoir. Thanks for the excellent video. Do you have any experience with the new Heat Pump water heaters? They cost 3 times as much but only use about a third the electricity. Wondering how well they are holding up. I installed a Mitsubishi heat pump to heat the house 10 years ago and it has been flawless. Wondering if the water tank heaters as as reliable. Thanks again for the great video.
Is there a way to tell if the upper or lower thermostats or bad or did you need to replace both of them every time?
Great video and easy to follow instructions. I changed my heating elements a year or two ago as I accidentally blew them when I had to upgrade the wiring. Unbeknownst to me the previous owner didn't relabel the 240 down to 120 and I overpowered them. Very annoying. The tank is fairly old but still working okay. My wife noted there isn't enough hot water for a bath so considering a thermostat change based on this video. On a side note, curious why the audio has clearly been edited after the fact at various moments in the explanations. Something you don't want to share after the fact?
I noticed the same thing and I assume it's for legal reasons, not to advice water temperature (too hot, too cold) -- People love frivolous lawsuits these days
Excellent video, but I have a question for you, I replaced both thermostats and elements and still no hot water. I have power to both thermostats though and have have the temperature set at 120 degrees. Any suggestions would be great
Thanks. Shut the breaker off and then back on to ensure that both 110 volts legs are on. You can either check the power on the top of the heater or you can check the top two terminals left and right like we did in the video to ensure it was off and make sure you get 220 volts. Also you can check the reset button on the top t-stat, with the power on to the heater press and release it. Also check your wires going to your lower t-stat sometimes when the lower element fails it draws to much and causes the wire to heat up and break. The middle wire on the right (red) of the upper t-stat goes to the lower element. Check continuity between the two points to ensure that ones not broken. For the other wire test the lowest terminal on the right on the upper t-stat (black) and the terminal on the lower t-stat. The terminal where the wire doesn't just jump the t-stat to the lower element.
My water heater is somewhat involved to access. Last week or so it became apparent one of the elements had died on me. Once I went to all the trouble to access it and drain it I said... WTF... replace everything... parts are cheap. So I installed thermostats and need elements while I was there. Gleaned some info off of your vid here... thanks. It was right simple once I got the system drained and flushed out good.... but indeed... I drew me a wiring diagram before disconnecting anything!. Thanks.
You're welcome, Glad we could help. That's what I try and tell people.. If you have a problem with the heater while your in there replace everything as the parts as fairly cheap and as long as the body of the heater is in good shape. Don't forget to give the video a thumbs up/ like if you haven't already. Thanks
@@TheDIYGuyDOTnet Gotcha on the "Thumbs up" And yes it was an easy fix. Both thermostats and heating elements were only $28 bucks bought as package. I also left the panels off for a while after installing the heating elements and pressurizing the tank to make sure there were no leaks. After an hour it was still bone dry. Job well done and I patted myself on the back. Thanks again......….
Stay well thru all this CoronaCrazy!!!
Outstanding video! I had an issue with my water not heating after a little troubleshooting I notice some burn damage in the upper thermostat. I also notice that the insulation was a little damp. Don't know if the damp area cause the problem or vise versa. Any help with this dilemma would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance!
Is it a Bradford White? I have had a bunch of them start leaking somewhere between the top electrical connection ( feed wire for the heater) and the upper t-stat. If that's the case the water is above the upper element then you will most likely need to replace the heater as its started leaking and if looks like its below or at the element you can check to see if its leaking around the element. How old is the unit?
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Why change both thermostats? Great video
What causes the thermostat reset button to keep popping not the electrical box but the thermostat button
Thanks so much..... out of the blue this evening - no hot water - had it this morning.
Most likely thermostat went out?
I'm hoping that's it - cause changing the elements and having to drain tank, etc seems like a lot more than i could manage....
You should be able to open the top inspection cover and hit the reset red button on the t-stat and get hot water maybe in 30 or so mins depending on how long its been out and used. See how long it lasts sometimes they will trip in a week or so sometimes a couple months. It most likely overheated and tripped. So replacing the t-stats should take care of it.
@@TheDIYGuyDOTnet thanks so much - your advice is invaluable!!
@@TheDIYGuyDOTnet well .....a trip in my attic revealed that my RUDD heater was installed in 1996... we've had work done it over the years, but always hired someone.... when i took the cover plate off the top, all I saw was the element.... when I removed the bottom cover plate, there i saw a thermostat - so I did press the reset button to see if maybe that would do the trick - will wait about 30 minutes, then check........... any other thoughts on my observation??
@@buetow63 If you heard a click when resetting it, it should get warm. Did it end up getting warm/ hot? Seeing that yours was installed in 1996 and that its in your attic I would think about replacing it in the near future unless they have a pan or something to catch and drain the water if it starts to leak. Sometimes they leak at the top of the tank or near the t-stat and also cause the t-stat to trip or go off on reset. Was any of the insulation wet within the inspection cover? There are both 220 volt and 110 volt water heaters out there. Its hard to tell from what your describing which one it is. You could click the link in the description and go to the bottom of the page an upload a picture of it. But because of the age and location I would think about replacing and a newer one shouldn't leak for a while and it should also lower your utility bill as it will be more efficient.
@@buetow63 You're welcome, Glad we can/ could help.
Thanks for the video.... Question Do you always want to change out both thermostats? Or just the bad one. And what about elements do you replace those when changing the thermometer? I would imagine you just change whats broken and nothing else. Just wanted your opinion though. thanks
Prob best to change both out at same time
The insulation around my water heater's thermostats was significantly more of a pain in the ass, but I got it done. Hot water was lasting just shy of 10-15 minutes, even though it's a 60-gallon tank. In about 3 hours, I'll see how it's doing.
Great video and well explain. Now how do I test the thermostat? Or if I check the elements and they are good I assume it is the thermostat? The issue with the water heater is that I have hot water but just for a few minutes only. Thanks again
Thanks. 9 out of 10 times running out of hot water will mean the lower element is not working. The top element is working and the hot water rises to the top where it exits the tank but without the lower element working the lower part of the tank will be cooler and then that is where the new cold water enters the tank though the dip tube. If you replace your lower element that should fix your problem. Video of that -> ruclips.net/video/ReR_UcOf7E8/видео.html
TheDIYGuyDOTnet is it a good idea to just go ahead and replace both elements if only the bottom one is bad?
@@jessm1638 In my many years working on heaters. I don't think I once had to replace a top element. The bottom does most of the work and is lower in the tank closer to the sediment so it seems to fail more often. If your draining the tank to replace the lower one you could replace the upper one as well as its only another 8-10$ just to be safe.
TheDIYGuyDOTnet thanks! One more question... they say don’t restore the power until the tank is full. What is a good implication for a full tank?
@@jessm1638 No problem, Glad we can help. Yes, correct you want to ensure you have most of the air out of the tank or at least above the top element as it could cause it to go off on reset and possible damage the upper element. Its best to run the faucet or whatever fixture is closest to the water heater until you get no air coming out then to be safe move to the next closest fixture and run that one as well.
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Do you have video on 120v hot water heater with one element and one thermostat.
The replacement thermostats for my whirlpool are universal. Neither of them are the right length. Do they are not fitting into the catch system to hold them in place. Also the thermastatcontrol us in center instead of on bottom. Should I use these any way and if so how do I secure them in place
Excellent video! My top thermostat keeps tripping, so I have to reset it often. Pretty safe bet it needs to be replaced?
One thing I'd like to add --- the two thermostats should NOT be set to the same temp.!! the 2 thermostats have to talk to each other -- the Top thermostat should be set about 10 deg. Hotter than the bottom thermostat. So I'd set the Top thermostat to say 125°F. and the Bottom thermostat set to about 115°.
Thanks!
What is your view of better quality water heater...Should I look at A O Smith, Bradford White , or Rheem? The local big box stores around here carry those....Or are they all the same quality wise. I have my current one, Bradford White now for 15+ years. Reset button keeps popping. Am thinking it is the t-stat. Tested both elements and t-stats. They all get the correct power, so I am torn between replacing the parts for around $85, or being 15+ year old tank, just get a new one. No sentiments showing in water when showering or thru the facet....
Good question. I'd stat by check the warranty coverage, for water heaters they are 3 to 12 years. While you’ll pay a little more for a longer-warranty, Most of the ones with a longer warranty tend to have larger heating elements or burners that can speed up heating of the water and most have more insulation as well for less heat loss. I also look for brass drain valve rather then a plastic one, brass are more durable than plastic and it shows they didn't try and save a few extra $$. In my experience which was mostly 220 Volt electric heaters. For those we had a bunch of AO smith's that seemed to last at least 15 years or so had a few go 18 years then our supply house switched to the brandford and white and we installed a good amount of those as well and we seemed to get only 5-7 years out of them on average maybe a hand full that went 10 or so years. Most common problem with those seemed to be that they rusted out right around the top element where the bung was welded to the tank. A good amount of people complained to the supply house and they went back to selling AO smith. So we installed a bunch more of those and I would say we were getting a solid 10-12 out of the newer ones. The gas ones we did have for larger buildings were AO smith as well. I lean towards AO Smith just because of my experiences. Most of those were installed on city water which could have an effect on the life on the heater because of the chlorine. I haven't had much experience with Rheem although my parents have one in there house and I think its coming up on 6 or 7 with no problems and I also install there Performance Platinum gas tankless (ECOH200DVRHLN) in my new house but have yet to use it. But I just looked though reviews and I think on consumer reports or something similar and it was one of the top 3-5 tankless heaters. You should be able to get the parts cheaper amzn.to/2t8LTxb or amzn.to/2GlU4OB sometimes they are cheaper if you get them separately, Just get the same brand T-stats. With a new one you will get some piece of mind for a few years that you shouldn't have any problems, leaks ( not sure where the heater is located) and some cost savings as it should be more energy efficient and that you won't have to scramble to get a heater and install it when it does go out. (always at the best time of course). Hopefully that was more helpful rather then making it harder for you to make your decision. Good luck with which ever way you go.
@@TheDIYGuyDOTnet Thanks. For $32, think I will just replace the 4 parts and see what that gets me. Water is city with chlorine and has been pretty good, so hope I can get more years from the tank itself. But should I replace whole thing later, I will go with the R O Smith and make sure it has the brass drain valve. Thanks again.
Would a bad start make the break trip
Thanks for the video..... I have a question I have a Whirlpool hot Water heater that just quit working It might be the heating elements need replacing but It has a computer unit on top and I hate modern day electronics on stuff that do Not need It Whirlpool wanted around 172 dollars for It then I found It on Amazon for 90 dollars but I still think that Is too much for something I hate, I want to bypass It and Install the older type of Thermostats that has worked well since before Integrated circuits but I Am afraid If It does Not work It will get too hot and explode so what do You think of doing that?
Your welcome. That doesn't do anything? or you hit reset and it over heats then goes back off onto reset? I'm guessing that its an electric unit and not a gas one correct? I would start by verifying that you have 220v going to the heater. I have had a few where the breaker trips only one leg so the heater was only getting 110v and wouldn't work. Once you verify that you have the correct voltage going to the heater. If the Control Board is getting electrical power (and correct voltage) but the Diagnostic Light is not lit, the Control Board should be replaced. if its lit some of the flash a code to tell what is going on with the heater. You could aslo turn the heater up a bit if its already warm/ hot so it powers the elements. Then you can test the elements to see if the power is going though the control board and to the elements. Not sure the model or the part # for the control board but if its a WP22003906 you can get it for around 35-45$ -> www.ebay.com/p/Whirlpool-Washer-Control-Board-WP22003906-100-01226-04/1876324895?thm=1500&chn=ps. It shouldn't as the top / main thermostat has and over heat safety that makes it trip and go off on reset if the water is overt heated and if the pressure relief valve is working it should relief the excess pressure though that. I don't think I would go that way I would shop around as I'm sure you should be able to find the control board somewhere else for less. Also not sure of the age of the heater maybe your better off just replacing with a non smart unit.
I wonder, are the retaining clips universal? That is, do each of the different brands of water heaters are have the same design of retaining clips so that I can use a generic brand thermostat?
Is it possible for one thermostat to go bad on the water heater ??
I I did replace one heating emement that was bad
It is possible to have one t-stat go bad. The upper one controls the lower one. I would recommend replacing both as they are not that expensive for a set. There's a link on our site to them upper around 14$ and the lower 9$ ish. So for a little under 25$ you can replace both might even be a kit with both for less.
If the thermostat is burnt as I'm guessing there was a leak, is it still replaceable?
I have a hot water heater with only a single thermostat but also has a timer. Need help in how to wire it.
Rehashing incorporated!
If my upper right wire on my upper thermostat is burt, what does that tell me?
Should there be a spark of thermostat when you power it back up.
How would I replace the thermostat bracket ?
Hi. Great video. Are the thermostats universal? Will one thermostat fit multiple brands of water heaters? I have a whirlpool unit. Im sure its the thermostat, I think , as I am continually resetting the unit. Ken
Yes, They should fit. Only difference between most of the is how they tell you how hot the setting is. Some us just A,B,C , Some use warm, hot, some use actual degrees. Most of the time replacing the t-stats will solve the problem of having to always hit the reset button. Thanks for watching.
Great Video. Very detailed and clear. Question Please. How do you test the reset button? My water heater is dead. When power is applied to it I get nothing. No sound to indicate the elements are heating. The reset button is pushed in and when I pressed it I thought it would pop out but it didn't. Seems to be stuck in place. Any suggestions will be appreciated...thanks.
Thanks. There really is no way to test the reset button.. It goes off because the water in the tank got to hot so you can run the hot water for a bit to lower the temperature in the water heater and then try resetting. If that doesn't work you will want to make sure the breaker fully reset. Shut it all the way off and then back on and be sure both legs of the breaker engage. Next you can open the top inspection cover and test the top to leads with a volt meter to make sure you in fact have 220 volts going to it. Be careful as you will be dealing with live electric. If both legs are on and you get 220v at the top t-stat then I would suggest replacing the t-stats.
I'm having the same problem with my Rheem model 71-40S but when I take the top plate off there's nothing there but foam insulation?
Our water is only warm not hot, and there isn't a lot of it. I checked both elements and the thermostat and all is good. Should I assume its the dip tube?
Hello, How did you test the lower element? I would start with replacing the lower element as that is normally the fix for running out of hot water. Link to our video on replacing it -> ruclips.net/video/ReR_UcOf7E8/видео.html
Any idea why my water heater thermostat keeps burning? It’s the 3rt time I’ve replaced it in 2 weeks
Where can I purchase thermostat?
how do you know your thermostat is kaput as oposed to the element?
I changed my thermostats but they didn’t come with replacement plastic covers and the old covers don’t line up correctly does it mater if it’s not an exact fit?
All the replacement t-stats I have seen came with new covers I guess they are cheaper if they don't include it. Those covers are in there so that if you open the cover you can't touch the wire while moving the insulation. As long as there somewhat secure and cover the wires you should be all right.
Replacing thermostats and elements and ran into a problem with some of the wires being too short to go back into the thermostat. There was no slack in the wire. Suggestions on how to safely extend the wires...they are about 2 inches short in each case.
I have also ran into that on some heaters. I was able to pull some wire down from the top connection. Now its a little harder as there foam filled/ insulated. You can use the same size wire and wire nut and extend them. Be sure its 10 gauge wire and a wire nut meant for 10 gauge wire.
Hey thank you for that. I'll hit the hardware store for the 10s right after work.
No problem. Good luck with getting her back up and running.
Help 4 year old water heater whirlpool, bottom door area inside is all rusted, we discovered this when we got no hot water this am and had to hit reset on the upper reset button, better check the lower one while we had the power off and there is rust
should you replace the thermostats when you replace the elements? I cleaned out my 50gal heater and sucked out all the salt gunk from the bottom and replaced the elements and anode because I was in there and the bottom element was badly covered and the anode was half depleted.
How do you know the thermostat is bad? After I replaced the elements and anode, it seems it does not heat like before.. I am suspecting the thermostats since that is all I did not replace. Do you have any advice?
What happens if u don’t put the insulation back inside the access panel where the thermostat is located
I did fix mine the way you showed me but it keep tripping my breaker
Sorry for the late reply maybe you already discovered the problem. Sometimes a lower element can cause the breaker to trip but most of the time on a tripped breaker I find the heater itself leaking or moisture either in the main connection area or near either one of the t-stat inspection covers. If you don't see water/ moisture in or around the heater you might want to try and replace the lower element and see if that solves your problem. Good luck with getting it repaired. Our video on replacing the lower element -> ruclips.net/video/ReR_UcOf7E8/видео.html
So will this be the cause of my hot water not lasting as long.. when showering the hot water runs out within a couple mins then its cold again. I have electric..
You'll want to check your heating elements as well.
@@IrishLincoln what about if i have a leak somewhere, will that also cause the hot water to run out faster then usual??
Lower thermostat went bad on my Bradford. 5 minute shower before running cold. Replaced the lower stat and showered for 25 minutes. Dip tube can also go bad but that would mean lukewarm shower water from the get go
Mine keeps needing to be reset but why? Once a day I have to reset it. What is the issue? I have ordered the new thermostats to be replaced but I’m curious as to why it keeps tripping.
Do I have to replace both thermostats if only the lower one is the one that is not working?
You don't have to replace both. I just find it better to replace in a set and for around 22.07 you can replace both. amzn.to/2zEc4Sv upper and amzn.to/2uGt8BZ lower. There may even be cheaper ones on there.
Thanks
No problem, Glad we could help.
Thier extract green wire is that a ground
What about if the breaker goes off ? What could that be ? Thermostat? Heating elements ?
Most of the time if the breaker trips it is most likely the element. Thanks for watching.
How do I check the thermostat sat before replacing it
Prob to late now but that's why he shows useing the voltage meter
Mine needs four wires on the right making it hard to find in stores.
Leo me just say that not all thermostats are easily removed. Top - I struggled to remove it bending it in the process. Bottom, still unable to remove. Feels like an invisible screw is holding it in. Rheem 38 gallon, 7 year old. Top element so loaded w/caked in broke sediment while removing it. (Called plumber-$100/ service charge / same an hour. ) cancelled. Refuse to give up! Read if holding wire breaks-- out of water heater.
Quick i hope anyone have answer for me, for some reasons one of my element went bad I replaced it ever since that day my reset button keep tripping every 4-8 hours and when i push it back in my water get so hot even though i put on the lowest settings which is 90 degree and my water never used to get this hot before even though I used to have it on 125 degree can someone help??
Replace thermostats its not reafing water right
I did change both thermostat and I’m still having the same problem
I have this same exact issue. How did you end up resolving?
It was the upper Thermostat that went bad now its been 4 months no issues.
Do you need to shut the valve and drain the Tank?
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Why replaced thermostat?
Thermostats are not easy to extract. I’m trying n not getting anywhere!
why does everyone say to flip the break off as opposed to just unplugging the water heater? My plug is right next it, i just yang it out, maybe others are hard to reach or something?
Most water heaters are hard wired in so shutting the breaker is the only way to cut the power. Newer code calls for a service disconnect/ rated switch to be installed right next to or on the water heater to shut the power off.
@@TheDIYGuyDOTnet Thanks for the answer, makes sense. I'm actually in a fairly older house from the 70's. I guess its odd they put a 220 socket right next to it.
@@Zhurak Yes, I would say its odd for any house to have an actual plug that the water heater plugs into even more odd that its an older house.
don't be lazy, new components mean FRESH wire strip....
Water heater put out too much hot water
Yes, faulty t-stats can cause it to over heat the water or not maintain a temp. Sometimes they will overheat the water and then go off on reset. So in a day or so depending on how much water you use it may become cold.
@@TheDIYGuyDOTnet Exactly what I have going on. I Was thinking about getting a tech out (around $150) but seeing how I can replace it myself for $25 dollars and 20 minutes, I'm gonna give it a try. Great video!
@@lvlikeyV Hopefully the replacement of your t-stats went smoothly for you and you were able to save the 125$. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave us a comment.
@@TheDIYGuyDOTnet I purchased a new set of upper and lower t-stat from my local Ace hardware for $30 including tax. Took me about 20 minutes. I took pictures before so I wouldnt get lost. Its been running for about a week with no issues. This video was pure gold. thanks!
@@lvlikeyV You're welcome, Glad we could help get the heater back up and running and save you some $$. Thanks for watching and don't forget to give the video a thumbs up. Thanks
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