If your electric hot water heater is not working and the water is not getting hot, it’s probably overheated. In this video, I’ll show you how to reset the water heater with the reset button.
I love videos like this where they get straight to the point. All the other videos talk and talk and talk then they break out the tools that the average person won’t have. Dafuq am I gonna do with a multimeter? I’m not gonna buy one just “test” it. Just show me what I have to do and don’t give me a long winded explanation.
After being without hot water for 5 day's, the property manager not caring at all....... We decided to replace the thermostat ourselves!! The Night before last my man finally got our hot water heater fixed and I was thankful and happy!! So a few minutes ago when my son came and told me we had no hot water I was very upset 😭 Thanks to your video He reset the thermostat Now we're just hoping for hot water shortly so again Thank you sm for making this video ❤ Now we're just sitting here with our fingers crossed lol hoping for hot water 🤞
Thanks! I am having trouble with my water heater after attempting to drain it about a week ago. I read about the reset button in the manual but forgot to check. I didn't recall seeing one and didnt even know what it might look like. I popped off the top panel and found mine. I hope this helps otherwise I might be in for a new tank :D
I bought this water heater th-cam.com/users/postUgkx8G49mV71sAzUl9shXyLW-r3XgHH9EVh1 for use in my bus conversion. I installed it under my kitchen sink and it is fed by a high efficiency on-demand LP water heater. It is both a backup hot water source as well as a water saving device since we have hot water on demand rather than having to wait for the gas on demand water heater to finish its ignition cycle. I decided on this water heater due to the fact that it only draws 1300watts when it's ON instead of the 1500 watts that most Water heaters this size draw. In an RV a couple hundred watts can be a big deal. With very low standby losses, I don't have to worry about excessive power consumption. When propane is not available for our gas water heater, in conjunction with our low flow shower head there is enough hot water available to shower, albeit we won't be taking "hotel showers." Also very happy with the recovery rate of this water heater. Granted, it is quite small, but it does exactly what we need it to do.
Pushing the reset button may reactivate your water heater and allow it to heat again, but be aware that the reset is only a safety feature to protect the system because of a fault in the thermostats or the heating elements. It is highly likely that the reset will trip once again, as soon as the water comes up to temperature. It is never recommended to repeatedly reset the upper thermostat to keep the water heater operating. Either the thermostats need to be replace, or the heating elements need to be replaced. If you don't have experience or tools to service 240 Volt AC electricity, then call to have the heater serviced.
Thank you for this awesome video. I have a question: Is it normal that when I opened the top panel the insulation and cover were wet? So far I just put it back together and left the breaker off. Any solutions or ideas? Thank you.
Good job turning the breaker OFF. I'd investigate where the water is coming from because it's not normal for the insulation to be wet. Maybe something is dripping on top of your water heater. If not, the water heater itself could be leaking. And unfortunately, possibly is ready for a replacement.
Thanks this worked but isn’t the red button a sign of something else happening? Like why did it pop out in the first place? Fixed the button but may not be the root cause 🧐
If the button doesn't pop up within a few days, then it's all good. But if it does, try replacing the thermostat first. It could be just a "weak" button or a stuck thermostat. It's best to replace both the top and the bottom thermostats at the same time. If that doesn't help, you'll need a multimeter to do some tests.
I just installed a brand new rheem 40 gal. Its getting power but not heating up. I used the reset button but still nothing. Do you think its defective?
A brand-new unit should not trip the reset button. Did it trip the second time again after you reset it? How do you know it's getting the power? If you have a multimeter watch the next video on how to test it correctly th-cam.com/video/5AfvaCJBUek/w-d-xo.html
It could be a thermostat, which is easy to replace. Or it could be a bad/weak breaker... not sure. You may need a multimeter to check the circuit as in the next video th-cam.com/video/5AfvaCJBUek/w-d-xo.html
For anyone still reading comments. Have a question. Hot water stopped working, checked the tank a 40 gal rheem prerformance (2015) and the reset wont click. Is there a way to trip the system to trt and reset again??
If the button is already flush, the problem is with something else. Flip the electrical breaker OFF and back ON. If still nothing, you'll need a multimer to test it as in the next video th-cam.com/video/5AfvaCJBUek/w-d-xo.html
@@Your-Self that's where the information I saw in your videos got me since writing the comment. I figured might was well just replace top and bottom since the sets aren't very expensive. Thanks a lot for your time and help.
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I love videos like this where they get straight to the point. All the other videos talk and talk and talk then they break out the tools that the average person won’t have. Dafuq am I gonna do with a multimeter? I’m not gonna buy one just “test” it.
Just show me what I have to do and don’t give me a long winded explanation.
After being without hot water for 5 day's, the property manager not caring at all....... We decided to replace the thermostat ourselves!! The Night before last my man finally got our hot water heater fixed and I was thankful and happy!! So a few minutes ago when my son came and told me we had no hot water I was very upset 😭 Thanks to your video He reset the thermostat Now we're just hoping for hot water shortly so again Thank you sm for making this video ❤ Now we're just sitting here with our fingers crossed lol hoping for hot water 🤞
Thanks for sharing.
Omfgggg thanks so much, i thought i was about to have to drop a bag onna new water heater. TH-cam is literally a life saver lmao! God bless u
Glad it helped!
Thank you so much sir I fix my water heater reset .your video is very helpful for us.thanks.
Glad it helped
Thanks! I am having trouble with my water heater after attempting to drain it about a week ago. I read about the reset button in the manual but forgot to check. I didn't recall seeing one and didnt even know what it might look like. I popped off the top panel and found mine. I hope this helps otherwise I might be in for a new tank :D
Definitely trying this in a few minutes. Water was fine last night, woke up this morning to no hot water in the house. 🤦🏾♂️
Good luck!
I bought this water heater th-cam.com/users/postUgkx8G49mV71sAzUl9shXyLW-r3XgHH9EVh1 for use in my bus conversion. I installed it under my kitchen sink and it is fed by a high efficiency on-demand LP water heater. It is both a backup hot water source as well as a water saving device since we have hot water on demand rather than having to wait for the gas on demand water heater to finish its ignition cycle. I decided on this water heater due to the fact that it only draws 1300watts when it's ON instead of the 1500 watts that most Water heaters this size draw. In an RV a couple hundred watts can be a big deal. With very low standby losses, I don't have to worry about excessive power consumption. When propane is not available for our gas water heater, in conjunction with our low flow shower head there is enough hot water available to shower, albeit we won't be taking "hotel showers." Also very happy with the recovery rate of this water heater. Granted, it is quite small, but it does exactly what we need it to do.
It worked! Thanks! I'm not handy, but this was too simple not to try, and finally, we have hot water😊
Good to hear it!
Thanks it worked. Appreciate you! I can cancel my plumber appointment.
Glad it helped
Thank you so much!!! This fixed the problem! And $$$ saved!
Glad it helped!
Thank you so much our damn hot water heater just needed a reset
Thank you. This video saved me a service call and I learned something.
Great to hear!
Thank you! This was exactly what I needed to get my hot water heater back in action without having to call a plumber!
Glad it helped!
Pushing the reset button may reactivate your water heater and allow it to heat again, but be aware that the reset is only a safety feature to protect the system because of a fault in the thermostats or the heating elements. It is highly likely that the reset will trip once again, as soon as the water comes up to temperature. It is never recommended to repeatedly reset the upper thermostat to keep the water heater operating. Either the thermostats need to be replace, or the heating elements need to be replaced. If you don't have experience or tools to service 240 Volt AC electricity, then call to have the heater serviced.
Yes, if it trips again, will need o figure out why.
Thank you for the information!!! It helped me a lot!!! I wish success to your channel ! I will be waiting for your new videos !!!
Thank you too!
Simple video and helped me fix my water tank.. thanks vm
Great to hear!
Thank you for this awesome video. I have a question: Is it normal that when I opened the top panel the insulation and cover were wet? So far I just put it back together and left the breaker off. Any solutions or ideas? Thank you.
Good job turning the breaker OFF.
I'd investigate where the water is coming from because it's not normal for the insulation to be wet.
Maybe something is dripping on top of your water heater. If not, the water heater itself could be leaking. And unfortunately, possibly is ready for a replacement.
@@Your-Self Thank you so much for your prompt reply. I think I will replace it. Pretty dangerous. Thanks again and God bless.
I’m going to try this now as no hot water ❤
Thanks so much! You saved me from calling repair person!
Glad I could help
Awesome, you likely saved me 100+ bucks from having someone come out and do just that
Good to hear!
Hit my reset button and instantly heard the hot water heater kick back into action! 30 minutes later water was scolding hot !!
Life saver. Thanks so much!!!
Thanks for watching!
This worked! Thank you!
Glad it helped!
Thanks this worked but isn’t the red button a sign of something else happening? Like why did it pop out in the first place? Fixed the button but may not be the root cause 🧐
If the button doesn't pop up within a few days, then it's all good.
But if it does, try replacing the thermostat first. It could be just a "weak" button or a stuck thermostat. It's best to replace both the top and the bottom thermostats at the same time. If that doesn't help, you'll need a multimeter to do some tests.
thanks!
Just helped me thanks 🙏🏽
Glad to hear it
Thank you friend 😊
Thanks kind sir
Thanks!
FIXED! Thanks!
Glad it helped!
When do we put the breaker back on? After the hour?
After you reset and screw the cover back on, you can flip the breaker on.
Fixed 🎉🎉
Amazing
Maybe dumb question but but if no power on the reset still works
I have the same question
Yes. This reset seems to be a mechanical feature. I consider it similar to a breaker.
Do you need to turn the breaker back on first before resetting the thermostat
No, first reset the thermostat, and then turn the breaker on. It's safer that way.
Let me know if the reset button worked for you.
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What if after pressing it and works maybe for a shower ,the water keeps getting cold?
Mine doesn't have a reset button. What do you recommend?
change ur hot water tank
I just installed a brand new rheem 40 gal. Its getting power but not heating up. I used the reset button but still nothing. Do you think its defective?
A brand-new unit should not trip the reset button. Did it trip the second time again after you reset it?
How do you know it's getting the power? If you have a multimeter watch the next video on how to test it correctly th-cam.com/video/5AfvaCJBUek/w-d-xo.html
Thank you
Thanks for watching!
The reset button on mine seems stuck. I can’t preset it. This happening to me on the coldest week is great timing 😂
So i keep the breaker off to for 1hr to right?
No. Press the reset button, put the cover back on, and then flip the breaker on.
I live in an apartment, the water heater isn’t in my apartment..not sure where it’s located!
My question is why did you have to reset it the thermostat
I just got a brand new water heater and still no hot water .. could that be an electrical problem
It could be a thermostat, which is easy to replace.
Or it could be a bad/weak breaker... not sure.
You may need a multimeter to check the circuit as in the next video th-cam.com/video/5AfvaCJBUek/w-d-xo.html
For anyone still reading comments. Have a question. Hot water stopped working, checked the tank a 40 gal rheem prerformance (2015) and the reset wont click. Is there a way to trip the system to trt and reset again??
What do you mean by "reset won't click"?... The button won't stay down, or it's already down?
@Your-Self it just won't click. It seems flush, press it in and nothing happens
If the button is already flush, the problem is with something else.
Flip the electrical breaker OFF and back ON.
If still nothing, you'll need a multimer to test it as in the next video th-cam.com/video/5AfvaCJBUek/w-d-xo.html
@@Your-Self that's where the information I saw in your videos got me since writing the comment. I figured might was well just replace top and bottom since the sets aren't very expensive. Thanks a lot for your time and help.
Also power off then push reset button?
It's not necessary, but much safer to do.
Even after hitting the reset button, no hot water came out....What could be the problem?
@@southeastd.c5636 change ur tank its broken
What if my water heater tripped the breaker?! This is the second time this has happened
You may have a bad heating element or a thermostat.
Or maybe the breaker itself is weak. And in this case, you'll need an electrician.
@@Your-Self I'll start with the element and if it happens again, I'll definitely get an electrician to take a look. Thanks so much for your help 😃
yea i just got billed $175 for reset lol
If you reset you need electricity
How about a Rheem gladiator smart eco , where would the rest button be?
Not sure, sorry.
Unless you turn the breaker switch back on after pushing the reset button, your method would never work, little Einstein...
he does at the end of the video though
thanks!
You bet!