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Do it YourSelf Electric Water Heater.
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As I noticed, there are many people who are confused how to repair common Electric Water Heater. Here are few common problems and their solutions which can save few bucks and worries.
Problem: Not enough hot water
Solutions: Thermostat may be set too low, increase temperature. Or there is sediment in the tank, try draining it. The thermostat or heating element may have failed and requires replacement or the dip tube may be damaged.
Problem: No hot water
Solutions: Check the circuit breaker or fuse box. High temperature limit switch (ECO - Energy Cut Off) may have tripped. Determine if a problem exists and reset the switch. Upper thermostat may have failed and requires replacement or heating element may have failed and requires replacement.
Problem: Tank is leaking
Solutions: Determine if the leak is from pipes or relief valves. Many water heaters use a low quality valve which can be difficult to close tightly. Use slip joint pliers to turn the valve all the way closed. Caution: Too much force may snap the valve off. If the valve has failed, replacement is required.
Problem: Hot Water Heater is noisy
Solutions: Scale can build up on the heating elements causing all sorts of noises to occur while heating. Try removing the heating elements and either clean or replace them. Low water pressure can also results in spot boiling or voltage exceeds heating element's rating.
Problem: Dirty water
Solutions: Drain and flush the tank. Doing this regularly will extend the life of your electric water heater. If the drain valve leaks, tighten or replace.
How you can fix it up yourself.
Thanks and regards,
- Daniel Smith.
As I noticed, there are many people who are confused how to repair common Electric Water Heater. Here are few common problems and their solutions which can save few bucks and worries.
Problem: Not enough hot water
Solutions: Thermostat may be set too low, increase temperature. Or there is sediment in the tank, try draining it. The thermostat or heating element may have failed and requires replacement or the dip tube may be damaged.
Problem: No hot water
Solutions: Check the circuit breaker or fuse box. High temperature limit switch (ECO - Energy Cut Off) may have tripped. Determine if a problem exists and reset the switch. Upper thermostat may have failed and requires replacement or heating element may have failed and requires replacement.
Problem: Tank is leaking
Solutions: Determine if the leak is from pipes or relief valves. Many water heaters use a low quality valve which can be difficult to close tightly. Use slip joint pliers to turn the valve all the way closed. Caution: Too much force may snap the valve off. If the valve has failed, replacement is required.
Problem: Hot Water Heater is noisy
Solutions: Scale can build up on the heating elements causing all sorts of noises to occur while heating. Try removing the heating elements and either clean or replace them. Low water pressure can also results in spot boiling or voltage exceeds heating element's rating.
Problem: Dirty water
Solutions: Drain and flush the tank. Doing this regularly will extend the life of your electric water heater. If the drain valve leaks, tighten or replace.
How you can fix it up yourself.
Thanks and regards,
- Daniel Smith.