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Electric Hot Water Heater Stopped Working

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Water Heater Repair      

The problem may be a tripped fuse, a thermostat that is set too low, or a problem with the heating element or heater controls.

- Check the obvious first. Go to the main breaker panel and check for any tripped breakers or blown fuses. If a circuit/fuse continues to blow, call in an electrician for repairs.

- Since the water temperature was fine before, it doesn't seem likely that the thermostat would be set too low. Check it anyway, though.

- The high-temperature cutoff in the heater may have tripped. They are located where the thermostats are. Remove the cover and push the reset button.

- If there is still a problem, then suspect the heating element(s). They can be tested with a continuity checker (a test light). Replacing a heating element is not a difficult job.



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Continued tripping of High Temp cutoff
I have an electric heater only a couple of years old. i have to continually go and manually push the reset button on my water heater. Almost everyday this is happening. any suggestions on a cheep fix?
#1 - Don - 04/01/2008 - 13:48
Thanks
Great, quick tip!
#0 - Janet - 03/07/2008 - 11:07
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