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.
It is in the top box unscrew the top box and you will see a big red button
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?
You need new heating elements, and if you are handy, you can put them in yourself, but make sure the upper temp is slightly higher then the lower temp as well
thx