OK folks I have repaired many electric water heaters in my 18 years as a handyman and have never ran into one that I couldn't fix. The best part is I am doing this for free for a friend that is out of work.First I replaced both elements and upper/lower thermostats and flushed the water heater because it would not make hot water. It still didn't heat the water. I went back over today and changed them all out again and it still doesn't work. Yes it has power to it , right up to the top element. What am I missing?Thankscm

Most electric hot water heaters are 220, are both 110 legs providingpower? I have seen it where one 110 leg trips and the other is stillhot. You could try jumping the thermostat and see if you have hotwater. If you do, then it is a thermostat issue, if not it is power.How is the continuity of the heater elements?

Electric water heater problem?????

Jan 09, 2008 21 Replies

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Dr. Hardcrab 18 years ago

Hmmmmm.......so that's why my wife laughs and points and.......nevermind.......

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Dr. Hardcrab 18 years ago

Damn! Let us know what you find out. I'm curious as hell now!!

(Ghosts in the machine)

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