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Water Heater troubleshooting
Posted on 3/22/15 at 9:47 am
Posted on 3/22/15 at 9:47 am
Arrived at beach condo, hot water worked for a little bit. Seemed like long enough to empty the water in the tank (washed some dishes and took one shower) and then no more hot water. Breaker is not tripped.
What issues might I have?
What issues might I have?
This post was edited on 3/22/15 at 9:52 am
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Posted on 3/22/15 at 9:50 am to WDE24
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Hot Water Heater troubleshooting
What issues might I have?
Why are you trying to heat hot water?
Posted on 3/22/15 at 9:50 am to WDE24
IB4 "Why do you want to heat hot water?"
Eta: DAMN!!
Eta: DAMN!!
This post was edited on 3/22/15 at 9:51 am
Posted on 3/22/15 at 9:50 am to WDE24
Is the hot water not hot enough?
Posted on 3/22/15 at 9:50 am to LuckySo-n-So
quote:
IB4 "Why do you want to heat hot water?"
Too late
Posted on 3/22/15 at 9:51 am to monroe71201
quote:
Why are you trying to heat hot water?
because he wants the hot water to stay hot.
If you turn off the heat...no more hot
Posted on 3/22/15 at 9:52 am to WDE24
assuming its electric
Have electrician
check fused disconnect
check power coming from breaker
test both screws of upper element should be 240v
Also there is usually a reset button as part of the top thermostat
You will need a voltmeter. However if the heater is older than 9-10 years old just change it. Its likely filled with sediment.
Have electrician
check fused disconnect
check power coming from breaker
test both screws of upper element should be 240v
Also there is usually a reset button as part of the top thermostat
You will need a voltmeter. However if the heater is older than 9-10 years old just change it. Its likely filled with sediment.
This post was edited on 3/22/15 at 9:56 am
Posted on 3/22/15 at 9:52 am to WDE24
How big of a water heater is it.. Sometimes those condos have those little tiny ones...
Posted on 3/22/15 at 9:55 am to WDE24
If this is a rental unit, just call rental company while you sit on balcony and drink.
Posted on 3/22/15 at 9:55 am to WDE24
The heating elements could also need replacing.
Should be a YouTube video to show you how.
Should be a YouTube video to show you how.
This post was edited on 3/22/15 at 9:56 am
Posted on 3/22/15 at 9:57 am to Bullfrog
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The heating elements could also need replacing.
Not worth it for a unit that 9-10 years or older IMO.
I know its cheap but on a unit with age its usually a short term fix
Posted on 3/22/15 at 10:12 am to tigers win2
Not a rental. Thanks for the suggestions. I'll look at it when the rain comes this afternoon.
Posted on 3/22/15 at 10:35 am to WDE24
Locate and throw the breaker listed for the water heater, but before opening up the panels treat the water heater as if it's still powered up unless you brought an electrical instrument to confirm the breaker is labeled correctly and that the heater is powered off.
Open up the top panel where the thermostat and elements are.
See that red button? It's a reset switch on the upper element, when it flips off the water heater will no longer continue reheating the water. Press it.
Open up the top panel where the thermostat and elements are.
See that red button? It's a reset switch on the upper element, when it flips off the water heater will no longer continue reheating the water. Press it.
This post was edited on 3/22/15 at 10:38 am
Posted on 3/22/15 at 10:50 am to MoreOrLes
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Not worth it for a unit that 9-10 years or older IMO. I know its cheap but on a unit with age its usually a short term fix
you would really recommend replacing the whole water heater every time an element needs changing?...
Posted on 3/22/15 at 10:53 am to Sl4m
Thanks. I'll try that this afternoon. If it doesn't work, I'll call someone tomorrow. Not going to waste too much time on it.
Posted on 3/22/15 at 10:54 am to WDE24
Replace the dip tube.
Posted on 3/22/15 at 10:54 am to WDE24
Always jackasses in these threads.
See what te temperature is set on. It might be turned down, thus not heating the water up fast enough.
There are normally 2 thermostats. Upper and lower.
See what te temperature is set on. It might be turned down, thus not heating the water up fast enough.
There are normally 2 thermostats. Upper and lower.
Posted on 3/22/15 at 10:58 am to WDE24
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Thanks. I'll try that this afternoon. If it doesn't work, I'll call someone tomorrow. Not going to waste too much time on it.
what he recommends is exactly what I would do...remember though, those screws that you see could have 220 Volts on them and will frick you up if you accidentally touch one...
If I were in a reantal unit, I would not mess with it...
remember, it takes an electric water heater a while to recover, so if is one of those tiny ones that they use in rental units, it may be that you are just using more than it can produce...
Posted on 3/22/15 at 11:22 am to Spankum
If it's very old now would be the time to replace it before April 16 when new Fed Regulations go into effect. The new ones will be larger and may not fit in the existing location. The cost of the water heaters and installation will also increase.
Posted on 3/22/15 at 11:34 am to weadjust
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If it's very old now would be the time to replace it before April 16 when new Fed Regulations go into effect. The new ones will be larger and may not fit in the existing location. The cost of the water heaters and installation will also increase.
very good point...
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