How Do You Troubleshoot A Whirlpool Electric Hot Water Heater?
There are several problems that can arise with a Whirlpool electric hot water heater. There may be no hot water in the house at all. Often there is some hot water available, but it runs out quickly. In some cases the water is too hot. At times people see puddles or hear popping sounds near water heaters. Other conditions cause the water from a water heater to smell bad. Troubleshoot any electric water heater that displays one of these conditions. Check for leaks from the tank. There is no fix for a water heater with a leaking tank. It must be replaced. Check the breaker to be sure power is on for the water heater. It is necessary to check the working condition of a water heater with power supplied to the unit. Put on rubber sole work shoes and be sure the floor near the tank is completely dry. Unscrew the cover plates on the upper and lower access panels with a Phillips head screwdriver. Put on work gloves to remove the insulation cut-outs. Check the limiter switch. Some problems will
