Water heater runs out of hot water fast. Heating element replacement.

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  • Опубликовано: 5 янв 2025

Комментарии • 32

  • @jimtinter4397
    @jimtinter4397 10 месяцев назад +13

    Your videos are among the best I have seen on water tank repair. Congratulations! Concise and to the point without droning on, telling stories, saying "ah" or "um" every 10 seconds, or trying to be a comedian. And no distracting music. Keep up the good work and thank you!

  • @TalmadgesArcade
    @TalmadgesArcade 4 месяца назад +1

    Watched a bunch of videos before this but you were the FIRST to explain how to identify what replacement part to order! Thank you thank you thank you

  • @gailjohnson6670
    @gailjohnson6670 10 месяцев назад +3

    Thank you for the video. Blessings to you.

  • @Hillsman001
    @Hillsman001 3 месяца назад +1

    Best video I have watched on this topic. Thank you. 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @musterseeds1778
    @musterseeds1778 Год назад +2

    I like this video the best, straight to the point....👍👍👍

  • @ДмитрийПетров-о5ь
    @ДмитрийПетров-о5ь Год назад +7

    Thank you very much! Your videos help me a lot.I am subscribed to your channel !

  • @MichaelJamesGallagherAuthor
    @MichaelJamesGallagherAuthor День назад +1

    Very clear and useful. Thanks.

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  23 часа назад

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @Your-Self
    @Your-Self  Год назад +2

    Make sure to get the correct wattage heating element for the replacement.

  • @mikeschmidt4800
    @mikeschmidt4800 Год назад +2

    What a guy! You gave me the perfect video as I have the same model.

  • @DanGarrett23
    @DanGarrett23 Месяц назад +1

    Excellent job my friend!

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  Месяц назад

      Thanks for the visit

  • @AmericaAndAllies
    @AmericaAndAllies Месяц назад

    One small note, when you shut down the power and ensured that the voltage was removed using the voltmeter, you checked the voltage after the thermostat when you should have checked the voltage before the thermostat. Not being critical but as they say, safety first.

  • @michaelhendershot
    @michaelhendershot 10 месяцев назад +2

    Did you clean up the debris from the bottom of the tank so as to prevent it from corroding the bottom heating element again?
    Is that gunk expected to be in the houses hot water supply?
    Lastly, is that dangerous?
    Thank you for the video! This comment was mainly in support of your channel as it adds viewer engagement; because I’ll be looking up this information myself after submitting my comment.

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  10 месяцев назад +1

      This water heater is very old. When the new heating element fails, let's say, within a year or five, the whole unit will need to be replaced. So no debris cleanup needed. That debris is not dangerous but may clog up the faucet aerator when refilling the water the first time after repair. Thanks for commenting.

  • @MOHANKUMAR-qj4ce
    @MOHANKUMAR-qj4ce Месяц назад +1

    Super thanks

  • @uzziellopez8080
    @uzziellopez8080 Год назад +1

    Excelente explicación. Gracias!!!

  • @beaupns
    @beaupns 10 месяцев назад

    What does the red color indicate at the end of the element. Mine has a red one and a green one Rheem model

    • @southernguy35
      @southernguy35 5 месяцев назад

      I'm just guessing that it has to do with which element goes on top or bottom. You should be able to find the manual online. Or call Rheme and ask them.

  • @southernguy35
    @southernguy35 5 месяцев назад

    Since you saw it had build up inside it, why didn't you take a little hose and flush it on out when you had that element out?
    Also, I'm not the expert by no means but I read that if one failed, the other one might soon. Would it just not be better to replace both at the same time?

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  5 месяцев назад

      Yes. It's better to replace both heating elements as a long-term solution.
      However, this water heater is over 10 years old and in bad shape. According to the HOA, it has to be completely replaced soon.

    • @southernguy35
      @southernguy35 5 месяцев назад

      @@Your-Self , that's your problem: HOA trying to tell you how to live your life.

  • @cedrorg9967
    @cedrorg9967 9 месяцев назад

    Ok, so i already replaced both up and lower elements, and still not fixing the problem what should i do next?

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  9 месяцев назад

      You need a multimeter to check where you lose the voltage, as in this video ruclips.net/video/5AfvaCJBUek/видео.html

  • @RichardHawes-s7s
    @RichardHawes-s7s 2 месяца назад +1

    You don't have to drain the tank you can do a trick to pull that out and put one in

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  2 месяца назад

      Sometimes, the old heating element deforms, so it may take much longer to pull it out than you expect. Since there is carpet around this particular unit, it's best to drain it first.

  • @johngranato2673
    @johngranato2673 10 месяцев назад +1

    Turn power off first. Keep hose on