Very well done video, good sequential troubleshooting process and Wayne gets right to the point! I've worked on water heaters for years and still learned some new things. Best part of the video is at 7:00, excellent hand gesture.
SEARS/Wayne: We're a couple of days from hosting Thanksgiving visitors and the water heater stopped working; this excellent presentation lead me thru a methodical checkout of our water heater; fortunately, I got off with just resetting the internal breaker [maybe something going out??]. All I know is, water is heated and my wife is glad that i can shower. Thank you for this public service.
We're glad to hear that our troubleshooting video helped. We hope that the water heater continues to work through the holiday. After the holiday, you may need to shut off power to the water heater and replace a heating element. You may also need to drain sediment from the tank if you haven't done that within the last year and the bottom heating element failed. Tank sediment could have helped cause the bottom element to corrode and short out which may have caused the overload to trip. Here's a video that shows how to drain sediment from the tank: www.searspartsdirect.com/article/how-to-drain-the-tank-on-an-electric-water-heater-video.html We hope this additional information helps and we hope you have a good holiday.
This video was super helpful! Hot water began to be way to hot then no hot water at all. Turned out to be the upper heating element. The lower one was replaced about two years ago...
Great video... best I've seen! Thank you for the clear, efficient presentation! I followed your instructions, and was quickly able to fix my water heater!!!
Thank you, very much, Wayne. It really helped me to have the wiring diagram along with the simple voltage and resistance checks for both the upper and lower systems as you described how all of the components work. I just flipped the circuit breaker back on, and it is cranking away on the heat. Hot showers tonight, baby!
This the best video out there. Didn't have to disconnect anything in order to troubleshoot problem. Just used multimeterlike he instructed problem solved. I am downloading this video for personal reference.
This video was great!!! I had no idea having my thermostat at 125 would cause the hwt to overheat and cause it to trip. Just 5 degrees caused it to shut down. Thank you so much!!
Previous TH-cam videos were not successful in helping me diagnose the problem. Your video is well done and helped me diagnose and fix the problem, thank you!
Thank you!! 🎉 saved me a call to the repair man, i still think something else is wrong with it like the temperature control buuut this will bide me time til i get paid
Very nice vid dude I hope your alive and well still fixing people's things your vid helped this upcoming plumber of 7 years experience!!! Always learnin
Incredible video, I thought it may be much more complicated than this. Found a bad upper thermostat and bad lower heating element (hot water lasted about 3 minutes!) Time to hit the hardware store for parts! Thanks!
Mine was the *BOTTOM HEATING ELEMENT.* It tested BAD - 8.5 instead of 13 on the bottom heating element. I tested the bottom heating element because I got a bad read when testing 4 - 4 (Terminal 4 of the upper thermostat & terminal 4 of the Hi-temp limit switch). The bad read was 8.5 which is exactly what I got when I tested the bottom heating element. The *symptoms* was our circuit breaker would trip for our water heater *only* 1 or 2 times a week. When I switched the circuit breaker back on it would run fine for 4 or 5 days before getting tripped again. *Thank you for the tremendous help!*
this video is very detailed, step by step and easy to understand!! so much better than others I found which were confusing and left out important details,,,,,,,kudo's sears!!
I'm a single female but regardless I wish someone lived in my neighborhood that I could call and actually knows what they're talking about and who gave the thumbs down that was a very good and a great explanation everything you need to know even though I know nothing about a water heater
Mine was not hot enough - adjusted the temp control - worked for me. Mine (was) hissing - but it's stopped....condensation apparently. This video was very helpful - thank you.
great video. thanks so much for this exceptional troubleshooting procedure and explanation. the high temp limit switch tripped on mine. i will monitor it and replace both thermostats if it trips again.
I really liked this video. It clearly covered just about every contingency. It also explained everything in clear detail. Thanks for the being thorough.
we just had the elements and thermostats replaced in our water tank but it crapped out again after a few days of about 5 min at a time of extremely hot water. Is this an electrical issue causing the tank to malfunction or just another issue with the tank that we missed?
You mentioned that the final problem could be the transfer switch in the upper thermostat. Was there a test for that? You just said if it was bad then replace the upper thermostat.
We don’t have a test that checks the transfer switch because the transfer switch doesn’t shift power to the lower heating element unless the upper element heats the water enough to trip the transfer switch. If the upper element works and you measure continuity through the lower element, then you’ve eliminated all other possible failures. That leaves the transfer switch as the cause of the heating failure.
Huge thank you!! I loved how you methodically walked through the troubleshooting logic from A to Z. I wish I’d seen this video before watching all of the other half-baked ones out there on this topic. Excellent job sir!
I couldnt find any breaks. Still cant figure out what's wrong. I also tested continuity with 1 & 4 and 2 & 4 or the upper thermostat switch and got a reading of 27 ohms. Not sure if that's a problem.
The resistance reading you provided sounds normal, but here’s one more check. Disconnect the black wire from terminal 4 and recheck the resistance. You should measure infinite resistance between 1 & 4 and 2 & 4 with that wire disconnected. If you don’t measure infinite resistance, you’ll likely need to replace the upper thermostat. If you do measure infinite resistance, we recommend you have a service technician examine the water heater because you might have a voltage supply problem. The technician can check the voltage supply going to the water heater. You can schedule service here: www.searshomeservices.com/.
A broken dip tube can cause water heating problems. The water heater will typically be able to heat the water to some degree with a broken dip tube so we didn't address that issue in this video. Our troubleshooting focuses on problems that will prevent the water heater from heating at all. Thanks for pointing out that problem that can cause water heating problems. It may help viewers whose water heater isn't heating the water efficiently to troubleshoot the heating failure.
Thank you for explaining and showing exactly what to do! By far the best video I've seen by anyone.. The others left me more confused..thank you again!
No heat... Followed all the steps. Correct reading on all things. Got to the last step, everything was right! But yet no heat? Big huh sigh and a chin scratch as I turn the breaker back on for the 5th time. Come back in and I can hear it heating this time, I performed no changes, clean new unit and breaker too. Thanks for helping me chase the gremlins out of it I guess.
I just hooked up a hot water heater and the power coming in was pinched by a staple close to the unit. Soon as I turned on the breaker sparks appeared. I found the issue and corrected it. Any chance the hot water heater is ok? I am currently waiting for it to get hot...
+ISEE YOU There’s a good chance that the water heater is okay since the short in the wire was in the incoming power supply wire. If you’re still not getting hot water after repairing the wire, I recommend that you have a service technician or electrician check out the water heater and the supply wiring. Here’s a link for Sears Service in case you need it: www.searshomeservices.com/repair/water-heater-repair-services
I tried to look for that reset button. There were two possible places that it could be. When I opened the first place there was a lot of insulation. I saw some wiring, but there seemed to be some cardboard with what looked liked a reset button, but it was covered. I have never done this and that area looked like it should have had a reset button. I opened the second place and the insulation was wet. That made me think that something more might be wrong.
Finding wet insulation indicates that the tank or a water pipe connection is probably leaking. Keep the electrical power supply to the water heater shut off because the wet insulation can cause wiring to short out. The wet insulation also causes an electrocution hazard. I recommend that you have a service technician or plumber examine and repair the water heater in this situation.
Wow that guy is very knowledgeable! What about a fuse? Last year, my water heater went out after 13 years of reliable use. P{lumber came out & installed a new one but it still wouldn't work so I had to call the electrician. Turned out to be the fuse. A special type of fuse that we had never replaced since installation! It's possible I didn't even need a new water heater but I'll never know!
You can change elements without draining the tank. Cut the water supply off and release the pressure valve using a container to catch the HOT overflow. After loosing the element catch the slug of water with a towel. Design Studio Design Studio 1 minute ago (edited) Here is the easy method.CUT OFF BREAKER AND VERIFY AT UNIT WITH TESTER. The bottom element in a Rheem comes on first. The upper thermostat cuts it on. Disconnect wires to both elements. Set meter to Ohms. The range is around 12.8. If OF is displayed element is bad. If both elements test good it is the top thermostat usually. Another sign of that is when heating water the top element not the bottom element comes on. You might have hat water for a short time but up to 15 minutes.
Mr. Wayne, I have same meter. Should the ohms be set at 200 for continuity? and I also noticed your lead placement on the meter was different from mine, does it matter? Thanks
You can set the meter at the 200 ohm range or set it for the continuity tone (the setting just to the right of the 200 ohm range). One lead must be in the right side terminal and the other lead can be in the middle or left terminal to check resistance.
Checking the transfer switch is difficult and would involve making live voltage checks which we don’t recommend for DIY’ers. You may be able to determine whether the transfer switch is working based on this symptom. If the water heater heats water but hot water runs out quickly and the water heater takes hours to heat the water after you run out of hot water, then the transfer switch may be defective. If you decide to replace the upper thermostat because symptoms point to a bad transfer switch, be sure that you shut off electrical power to the water heater before beginning the repair.
@@searspartsdirect Thank you so much for the advice. After going through all the troubleshooting tips I finally determined what the issue was, a timer on the heated water supply. The previous owner of the house had the hot water on a timer and the mechanism slipped or shifted to a point where the heat was on for one hour and off for 23 hours. This thing drove me crazy but it was well worth it to finally figure out. Thanks again.
I've just had a new 60 gallon giant cascade water heater installed. But my water tank breaker keeps tripping. The specs say that the tank generates 40 amps and needs a 25-30 amp breaker, but I do have a 30 amp breaker. What could the problem be? Thanks
We recommend that you have an electrician check the circuit and the breaker. You may need a 40 or 50 amp breaker or the circuit wiring could have a short.
My husband and I need help. We have not had hot water since Monday after a power outage. We did a complete tune up including replacing both thermostats and both elements, we replaced the supply line nipples and even a wire that seemed old to the upper thermostat. Still no hot water. We’ve tried everything. The upper and lower thermostat read 240v now but the wires on our junction box only read 120v is there a way to replace the wires on the junction box?
I have watched so many videos that i was about to cry of so much stress cause i couldn't find out why is wasn't heating. But this video helped a lot. It was a break that was off lol 😂
I have a water heater that is heating very well and up to temp, although it will only produce HOT water if you open two different faucets at the same time, otherwise if you only have one faucet open, it produces WARM water only. Any ideas
We recommend that you have a plumber fix this type of problem. Your water system may have a tempering valve. A tempering valve mixes cold water with the hot water when it senses hot water temperature above scalding temperature. The tempering valve could be leaking or malfunctioning. If your system doesn’t have a tempering valve, you may have a leaky faucet valve that’s allowing cold water to be drawn into the hot water side when you turn on a single faucet.
I did the troubleshooting on my electric water header but the readings from terminal #4 to terminal #4 is 11.8 ohms. What does it means ,if lower than 13.0 ?@fh 3911
When I test the switch between upper and lower thermostat, and the temperature is below what the tank is set at, on the upper thermostat I get 0 ohm between terminal 1 and 2 and roughly 18ohm between 1 and 4 - what does this mean? (This is a brand new thermostat). Upon testing, both thermostats seem to be ok and both elements give 9 ohm resistance. Wiring at the top seems ok too, but tank overheats and ECO keeps tripping!
Thanks Sears I was able to repair my water heater by following your every move. This just saved me a $150. Service charge, minus repair fees.
We're glad to hear that you got the water heater fixed. Thanks for letting us know about your success.
All do it yourself vids should have this guy explaining the details. I completely understood everything well done
Very well done video, good sequential troubleshooting process and Wayne gets right to the point! I've worked on water heaters for years and still learned some new things. Best part of the video is at 7:00, excellent hand gesture.
SEARS/Wayne: We're a couple of days from hosting Thanksgiving visitors and the water heater stopped working; this excellent presentation lead me thru a methodical checkout of our water heater; fortunately, I got off with just resetting the internal breaker [maybe something going out??]. All I know is, water is heated and my wife is glad that i can shower. Thank you for this public service.
We're glad to hear that our troubleshooting video helped. We hope that the water heater continues to work through the holiday. After the holiday, you may need to shut off power to the water heater and replace a heating element. You may also need to drain sediment from the tank if you haven't done that within the last year and the bottom heating element failed. Tank sediment could have helped cause the bottom element to corrode and short out which may have caused the overload to trip. Here's a video that shows how to drain sediment from the tank: www.searspartsdirect.com/article/how-to-drain-the-tank-on-an-electric-water-heater-video.html We hope this additional information helps and we hope you have a good holiday.
Thanks, I'm not sure I could have done all the repairs, but the first couple solved the problem, and saved me time and money.
I think anyone can be a water heater pro after carefully watching this video. BIG THUMB UP FOR THE GUY!!!
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This video answered all my questions!
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Who the hell would give this a thumbs down? Very nicely done easy to follow video
This video was super helpful! Hot water began to be way to hot then no hot water at all. Turned out to be the upper heating element. The lower one was replaced about two years ago...
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How much did it cost?
@@bryantc2899 you can get a heating element for about 10$ to 20$
your explanation is the simplest and the most complete i could find on the net. bravo.
Give this guy a raise right now! 💰💵💰he deserves it no questions asked. Hands down the best explained vid I’ve seen yet on TH-cam 🫡.
Most accurate and detailed explanation I have seen yet. Thank you very much.
Best water heater video to watch by far
yeah except "searspartsdirect" doesnt actually have any parts for old sears water heaters (kenmore, etc)
Thanks SEARS!! I was able to diagnose and change my thermostat. It was easy to do. I am not handy at all but I did it. Cost was under $15.
Its good to see someone who knows what they are talking about great video and info
5 years later and this video is still big help. Thank!
Excellent teacher! This technician knows exactly what he's doing and succinctly explains the diagnostic procedure. Thank you Wayne! 👍👍
Great video... best I've seen! Thank you for the clear, efficient presentation! I followed your instructions, and was quickly able to fix my water heater!!!
Man this guy is the best.. I was looking for a video that can take me threw step by step. And with this video I found my problem. Awesome guy.. thanks
Thank you, very much, Wayne. It really helped me to have the wiring diagram along with the simple voltage and resistance checks for both the upper and lower systems as you described how all of the components work. I just flipped the circuit breaker back on, and it is cranking away on the heat. Hot showers tonight, baby!
Thanks for the very clear instructions. Just saved me several dollars. It was the breaker that had failed.
This the best video out there. Didn't have to disconnect anything in order to troubleshoot problem. Just used multimeterlike he instructed problem solved. I am downloading this video for personal reference.
Best self help water heater video out there. Thank you!!
Years later this helped me diagnose my issue. Thanks Sears
This video was great!!! I had no idea having my thermostat at 125 would cause the hwt to overheat and cause it to trip. Just 5 degrees caused it to shut down. Thank you so much!!
Previous TH-cam videos were not successful in helping me diagnose the problem. Your video is well done and helped me diagnose and fix the problem, thank you!
Thanks for the feedback. We're glad to hear that you liked the video.
Please do more troubleshooting videos. Thank you for your free knowledge to everyone that doesn't have the money
Thank you!! 🎉 saved me a call to the repair man, i still think something else is wrong with it like the temperature control buuut this will bide me time til i get paid
Very nice vid dude I hope your alive and well still fixing people's things your vid helped this upcoming plumber of 7 years experience!!! Always learnin
Nah he’s sitting on his ass making flunkies go do all the hard work for him lol!! #boss lol
Jeeeesus wish you could do every tutorial on TH-cam your so descriptive shout out to you man😎👏👏👌
Yes I was trying to make both termosthats work at the same time I didn't know why the bottom one was not working. Thanks for the tip.
Incredible video, I thought it may be much more complicated than this. Found a bad upper thermostat and bad lower heating element (hot water lasted about 3 minutes!) Time to hit the hardware store for parts!
Thanks!
Thanks for letting us know what you found. We're glad to hear that you found the cause of the problem.
Best video on checking water heater parts. Lots of shortcuts. Easy to understand.
Thank you so much for this video. I fixed my water heater in 5 minutes!
Thank you so much. I fixed my water heater for $38!
Mine was the *BOTTOM HEATING ELEMENT.* It tested BAD - 8.5 instead of 13 on the bottom heating element. I tested the bottom heating element because I got a bad read when testing 4 - 4 (Terminal 4 of the upper thermostat & terminal 4 of the Hi-temp limit switch). The bad read was 8.5 which is exactly what I got when I tested the bottom heating element. The *symptoms* was our circuit breaker would trip for our water heater *only* 1 or 2 times a week. When I switched the circuit breaker back on it would run fine for 4 or 5 days before getting tripped again. *Thank you for the tremendous help!*
Thanks for letting us know what you found. We're glad to hear that you fixed the problem.
Hands down best troubleshooting video I have seen yet on TH-cam. I have officially just subscribed. Great job Wayne!!!
Very helpful video. Didn't have to go past the first few steps to fix mine.
this video is very detailed, step by step and easy to understand!! so much better than others I found which were confusing and left out important details,,,,,,,kudo's sears!!
Thanks for the positive feedback. We're glad to hear that our hard work on this video was noticed by you and others.
I'm a single female but regardless I wish someone lived in my neighborhood that I could call and actually knows what they're talking about and who gave the thumbs down that was a very good and a great explanation everything you need to know even though I know nothing about a water heater
He is a master's Electrician ! An Excellent Video 👍
Mine was not hot enough - adjusted the temp control - worked for me. Mine (was) hissing - but it's stopped....condensation apparently. This video was very helpful - thank you.
great video. thanks so much for this exceptional troubleshooting procedure and explanation. the high temp limit switch tripped on mine. i will monitor it and replace both thermostats if it trips again.
I really liked this video. It clearly covered just about every contingency. It also explained everything in clear detail. Thanks for the being thorough.
Thanks for your positive comments. We're glad to hear that you liked our video.
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we just had the elements and thermostats replaced in our water tank but it crapped out again after a few days of about 5 min at a time of extremely hot water. Is this an electrical issue causing the tank to malfunction or just another issue with the tank that we missed?
You mentioned that the final problem could be the transfer switch in the upper thermostat. Was there a test for that? You just said if it was bad then replace the upper thermostat.
We don’t have a test that checks the transfer switch because the transfer switch doesn’t shift power to the lower heating element unless the upper element heats the water enough to trip the transfer switch. If the upper element works and you measure continuity through the lower element, then you’ve eliminated all other possible failures. That leaves the transfer switch as the cause of the heating failure.
Thanks. I wont tell my plumber that I know. Lets test his honesty.
best tutorial ever, thanks sears
You explain so wonderful and easy to understand. I like the way you break down your trouble shooting technique.
Huge thank you!! I loved how you methodically walked through the troubleshooting logic from A to Z. I wish I’d seen this video before watching all of the other half-baked ones out there on this topic. Excellent job sir!
just watched this video and fix my water heater. thanks you save my time and money.. bless you
We're glad to hear that you fixed your water heater and that our video helped.
Gas water heater is the control unit replace able?
I couldnt find any breaks. Still cant figure out what's wrong.
I also tested continuity with 1 & 4 and 2 & 4 or the upper thermostat switch and got a reading of 27 ohms. Not sure if that's a problem.
The resistance reading you provided sounds normal, but here’s one more check. Disconnect the black wire from terminal 4 and recheck the resistance. You should measure infinite resistance between 1 & 4 and 2 & 4 with that wire disconnected. If you don’t measure infinite resistance, you’ll likely need to replace the upper thermostat. If you do measure infinite resistance, we recommend you have a service technician examine the water heater because you might have a voltage supply problem. The technician can check the voltage supply going to the water heater. You can schedule service here: www.searshomeservices.com/.
@@searspartsdirect replace the entire kit and it still does not work help please !!!
Thanks for the help. Saved me much time and aggravation .
Really comprehensive... but he didn't mention broken dip tube. I've read that can also be an issue, is that correct?
A broken dip tube can cause water heating problems. The water heater will typically be able to heat the water to some degree with a broken dip tube so we didn't address that issue in this video. Our troubleshooting focuses on problems that will prevent the water heater from heating at all. Thanks for pointing out that problem that can cause water heating problems. It may help viewers whose water heater isn't heating the water efficiently to troubleshoot the heating failure.
the best video I like how this guy explain it very very good GREAT VIDEO
This dude is goated with the sauce. Thanks based old dude for helping me fix my hot water heater.
Thank you so very much! Your information was so helpful that after being at it all day yesterday. 10 minutes into it today fixed the problems.
Thank you for this excellent tutorial. Will be referring to it to complete my project.
We're glad to hear that you liked the video and that it is helpful.
This video is ASMR for my brain. Excellent teacher
Best tutorial on water heaters by far!
Great job.....big help!
Loved the way you broke it down so simple. Great American way to diy. Thank you
Thank you for explaining and showing exactly what to do! By far the best video I've seen by anyone.. The others left me more confused..thank you again!
No heat... Followed all the steps. Correct reading on all things. Got to the last step, everything was right! But yet no heat? Big huh sigh and a chin scratch as I turn the breaker back on for the 5th time. Come back in and I can hear it heating this time, I performed no changes, clean new unit and breaker too. Thanks for helping me chase the gremlins out of it I guess.
Great video. All DIY videos should be like this one.
Mr.Wayne you are awesome!
I just hooked up a hot water heater and the power coming in was pinched by a staple close to the unit. Soon as I turned on the breaker sparks appeared. I found the issue and corrected it. Any chance the hot water heater is ok? I am currently waiting for it to get hot...
+ISEE YOU
There’s a good chance that the water heater is okay since the short in the wire was in the incoming power supply wire. If you’re still not getting hot water after repairing the wire, I recommend that you have a service technician or electrician check out the water heater and the supply wiring.
Here’s a link for Sears Service in case you need it: www.searshomeservices.com/repair/water-heater-repair-services
It ended up being ok!!!
Comprehensive and very thorough. Enjoyed my learning experience.
I tried to look for that reset button. There were two possible places that it could be. When I opened the first place there was a lot of insulation. I saw some wiring, but there seemed to be some cardboard with what looked liked a reset button, but it was covered. I have never done this and that area looked like it should have had a reset button. I opened the second place and the insulation was wet. That made me think that something more might be wrong.
Finding wet insulation indicates that the tank or a water pipe connection is probably leaking. Keep the electrical power supply to the water heater shut off because the wet insulation can cause wiring to short out. The wet insulation also causes an electrocution hazard. I recommend that you have a service technician or plumber examine and repair the water heater in this situation.
Thank you so much for your advice. I will try to find someone as soon as possible.
I will be getting a new system. I am checking into a tankless unit. Both are so much money!!! Again, thanks for your expertise!!!
Wow that guy is very knowledgeable! What about a fuse? Last year, my water heater went out after 13 years of reliable use. P{lumber came out & installed a new one but it still wouldn't work so I had to call the electrician. Turned out to be the fuse. A special type of fuse that we had never replaced since installation! It's possible I didn't even need a new water heater but I'll never know!
You can change elements without draining the tank. Cut the water supply off and release the pressure valve using a container to catch the HOT overflow.
After loosing the element catch the slug of water with a towel.
Design Studio
Design Studio
1 minute ago (edited)
Here is the easy method.CUT OFF BREAKER AND VERIFY AT UNIT WITH TESTER.
The bottom element in a Rheem comes on first. The upper thermostat cuts it on.
Disconnect wires to both elements. Set meter to Ohms. The range is around 12.8. If OF is displayed element is bad.
If both elements test good it is the top thermostat usually.
Another sign of that is when heating water the top element not the bottom element comes on. You might have hat water for a short time but up to 15 minutes.
Best video I've seen on this.
Thanks for the positive feedback. We're glad to hear that you liked the video.
Detailed explanation, thank you
Thank you Wayne! I thought this video is very informative and detailed help for checking my water heater problem. Great job
Mr. Wayne, I have same meter. Should the ohms be set at 200 for continuity? and I also noticed your lead placement on the meter was different from mine, does it matter? Thanks
You can set the meter at the 200 ohm range or set it for the continuity tone (the setting just to the right of the 200 ohm range). One lead must be in the right side terminal and the other lead can be in the middle or left terminal to check resistance.
great info i have a 1993 craftmaster trying to get it fixed thank you Wayne and sears
Thanks for your video!!good job explaining!!
Thanks for this video, this has saved me at least twice. How do you check to see if the transfer switch is working?
Checking the transfer switch is difficult and would involve making live voltage checks which we don’t recommend for DIY’ers. You may be able to determine whether the transfer switch is working based on this symptom. If the water heater heats water but hot water runs out quickly and the water heater takes hours to heat the water after you run out of hot water, then the transfer switch may be defective. If you decide to replace the upper thermostat because symptoms point to a bad transfer switch, be sure that you shut off electrical power to the water heater before beginning the repair.
@@searspartsdirect Thank you so much for the advice. After going through all the troubleshooting tips I finally determined what the issue was, a timer on the heated water supply. The previous owner of the house had the hot water on a timer and the mechanism slipped or shifted to a point where the heat was on for one hour and off for 23 hours. This thing drove me crazy but it was well worth it to finally figure out. Thanks again.
wow! unbelievably thorough, thank you!
I've just had a new 60 gallon giant cascade water heater installed. But
my water tank breaker keeps tripping. The specs say that the tank
generates 40 amps and needs a 25-30 amp breaker, but I do have a 30 amp
breaker. What could the problem be? Thanks
We recommend that you have an electrician check the circuit and the breaker. You may need a 40 or 50 amp breaker or the circuit wiring could have a short.
great job, you sir are one of the BEST. GOD BLESS.
Thanks for the encouragement and positive feedback.
My husband and I need help. We have not had hot water since Monday after a power outage. We did a complete tune up including replacing both thermostats and both elements, we replaced the supply line nipples and even a wire that seemed old to the upper thermostat. Still no hot water. We’ve tried everything. The upper and lower thermostat read 240v now but the wires on our junction box only read 120v is there a way to replace the wires on the junction box?
Great video.Was able to troubleshoot my heater thanks to this.
Very helpful! Thank you.
I have watched so many videos that i was about to cry of so much stress cause i couldn't find out why is wasn't heating. But this video helped a lot. It was a break that was off lol 😂
We're glad to hear that you figured out what was wrong and got your water heater fixed. Thanks for letting us know that our video helped you out.
@@searspartsdirect Np .. Thanks for helping. 😊
Thank you, my water heater is working now.
thank you mr repairman !!!
I have a water heater that is heating very well and up to temp, although it will only produce HOT water if you open two different faucets at the same time, otherwise if you only have one faucet open, it produces WARM water only. Any ideas
We recommend that you have a plumber fix this type of problem. Your water system may have a tempering valve. A tempering valve mixes cold water with the hot water when it senses hot water temperature above scalding temperature. The tempering valve could be leaking or malfunctioning. If your system doesn’t have a tempering valve, you may have a leaky faucet valve that’s allowing cold water to be drawn into the hot water side when you turn on a single faucet.
I remember my days in the blue crew. good times good times
You just solved my problem. Much Thanks!
What if I have 32 ohms on upper element and 28 ohms on lower element and my thermostat keeps tripping? What is wrong?
This video is incredibly helpful and methodical, thank you!
Thank ya Ron!
Very Well done, easy Way to understand the principal.
You helped me out of a pickle thank you Sir.
Incredible video!! Very clear and tremendously helpful! Thank You.
I did the troubleshooting on my electric water header but the readings from terminal #4 to terminal #4 is 11.8 ohms. What does it means ,if lower than 13.0 ?@fh 3911
That resistance reading is close to normal. If the reading was 1 or 2 ohms, then the element would likely be bad.
When I test the switch between upper and lower thermostat, and the temperature is below what the tank is set at, on the upper thermostat I get 0 ohm between terminal 1 and 2 and roughly 18ohm between 1 and 4 - what does this mean? (This is a brand new thermostat).
Upon testing, both thermostats seem to be ok and both elements give 9 ohm resistance. Wiring at the top seems ok too, but tank overheats and ECO keeps tripping!
This is the video that every men need to see
Great video. He reminds me of Hiwayne Suggs.
Thanks it was very helpful I got my water heater working again thanks again
This guy is awesome! Bravo😀