How Do You Change The Heating Element In An Electric Hot Water Heater?
Electric water heaters have two heating elements. One of these is mounted near the bottom of the heater. The other sits at the approximate midpoint of the heater. Replacement is needed when your water heater fails to heat the water as quickly as it has in the past. This is a good repair for a homeowner as it requires little time and no special tools. Shut the electricity to the water heater off. If you cannot determine which circuit breaker controls that circuit, shut the power off at the main breaker. Shut off the cold water supply to the water heater. Drain the water heater. Remove the access cover screws and remove the cover. Determine the type of element your water heater uses. A screw-in element has a large hex. A flange mount has four bolts per element on a square retaining plate. Check the data plate for the watt rating of the elements. You must purchase replacement elements with the same rating. Use the test light and make certain there is no power to the elements. Loosen the s
