20 Most Recent Emerson InSinkErator W-152 Point-Of-Use 2-1/2 Gallon Water Heater... Questions & Answers

My unit is 3 1.2 tears old. It started to delay the flowing of hot water. Today I held the lever down until hot water came out but I noticed water leaking from inside the unit. I figured that the tank failed, and since it was over 3 years old I decided to open it up. What I found was that there is a plastic tube at the top of the unit that was very discolored and brittle which developed a crack. when I touched it it completely severed. I called the Insinkerator hotline at 1800-558-5700 and they told me that opening the unit voids the warranty. I said that it appears to be out of warranty and I needed just the plastic tube for repair. The per on on the phone said that as a one time courtesy that a new unit would be shipped to me free of charge and that I could install it myself or they will have a tech do it. I opted to do it myself. Hope this helps

Do you have a whole house filter in the house or you on a well I’m happy to help further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/vincent_f7b7c5f4dedd2565

You note a ISE 152 Point-of-use Water heater then tell us the Runs all time. Perchance did we wire them together when installing? Find an electrician that knows what they are doing to correct this. Cross wiring indicates a lack of knowledge or skill sufficient to do job and protect life and property.

The internal seals are bad and it could be from bearing wear. Replace the unit. They are not that expensive.

Insinkerator has stainless steel tank but does not have anode rod to protect against depleted tank wall.Leaking tank means broken weld, and you must replace tank.Copy following link for tips installing under counter heaterhttp://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-install-under-counter-water-heater.htmlAdd comment as needed and fixya will send me email to reply with more detail as needed If you need further help, I’m available over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/gene_9f0ef4df2f9897e7

try changing your water filter for your ice maker thats located in the fridge part in the back

The Emmerson W152 is ordinary 1-year warranty 120Volt electric storage water heater, except with bronze tank. The bronze tank will not rust, and therefore tank does not have anode rod, and tank has 5 year warranty.http://waterheatertimer.org/pdf/Emmerson-point-of-use-water-heater.pdfActions to take:1) Check circuit breaker.2) Emmerson plugs into 120V outlet. See if outlet works for other 120Volt light or can opener.3) Turn off power and do following:4) Open cover on water heater, and press in reset button.If reset will not reset, then replace thermostat with ordinary generic thermostat from hardware store.http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-replace-thermostat-on-electric-water-heater.html5) If reset button is not tripped, test element.6) Emmerson has 1500 watt element, and correct ohm reading at 120 volts should be around 9.6ohmshttp://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-test-water-heater-element.html7) This element is 7" long, and is also generic, and should be available at hardware, or plumbing supply, or Google-search 'Emerson appliance water heater element.' If you need further help, I’m available over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/gene_9f0ef4df2f9897e7

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This is In Sinkeraters link for your product.
http://www.insinkerator.com/pdf/POU_ICU.pdf
This is the manual. It gives you al the specifications, ie, 1500 watt, temp range and so on, where you may be able to go to someplace like Home Depot and get the replacement element. I just don't know if you can get it in copper but, there is an 800 number listed in the manual where maybe they can point you in the right direction. First and foremost, I would make sure you have power to the unit. It should probably have it's own circuit btu, who knows. Check your breaker panel and make sure all breakers are on and not tripped. If one is tripped, reset it and try your heater. If you are electrical savvy, you can check for power at the unit and, check to make sure you have power through the heating element. It's probably the most common failure in these units and it's only 110v so it's not really designed to provide for a whole household. Anyway, I would start by checking the power and so on and, if you have a loss of power through the element, replace it.

The first thing I would check would be the switch. then the thermostat then the element.I would also check for any burnt insulation which could allow a short to ground.
My gut feeling would be the element but I like to eliminate the less expensive items first. Hope this helps. Thank you and have a good holidays.

To my knowledge the blades are not replacable. Some things do not go down the drain well, potatoes, carrots, mostly vegetable that when mashed will set up. You can clean your blades by putting a few ice cubes down the disposal, don't do too many at a time or the ground ice will plug the screen. If you grind up potatoes or such do just a small amout and run plenty of hot water with it.

is it a new well.......it may go away after a while...its sulfer....sometimes when you drill well too deep you get sulpher water......

Before you rush out to buy a new one, you'll want to find out which type of water heater is most efficient. Your decision will be heavily predicated upon whether your home is set up to run an electric or a gas water heater. One general piece of advice is valid regardless: Don't assume you need to buy the same size water heater as you currently own. It is possible that you can install a smaller water heater if, in recent years, you have replaced other household appliances, such as dishwashers and washing machines. Newer products often include power and water saving features, and thus, you might be able to buy a smaller water heater that will cost less money and use less energy. Whether your requirements dictate gas or electric, learning which models are most economical is fairly straightforward. Federal regulations require that water heaters display Energy Guide labels. These labels include the Energy Factor (EF) that measures the overall efficiency of a model; the higher the number, the more efficient it is. The labels also will have a First Hour Rating (FHR) that indicates how many gallons of water that model will produce during a peak usage hour. Additionally, you can get energy savings information and rankings on some of the most popular brands of water heaters through consumer organizations and reports. A word about on-demand water heaters: On-demand water heaters, also called tankless water heaters, or spontaneous water heaters, can be fueled by either gas or electricity. This design is much more efficient than standard models. An on-demand water heater is smaller and does not keep a reservoir of heated water on hand for anticipated use. Instead, as soon as you turn on the faucet, the fuel source fires up and the hot water is delivered. This type of water heater requires some refitting during installation in order to provide powered venting and possibly a larger gas line, so it is best to hire a professional to do the job. On-demand water heaters are especially practical for small apartments or single-person households. Larger households will require multiple units. Once you have installed your new, energy efficient water heater there are even more ways to increase its efficiency. Remember to purchase insulation blankets, lower your thermostat, add an overnight shutoff timer, install heat traps, insulate your pipes, and be diligent about regular maintenance. If you take these steps, you can rest assured that you will have the most efficient type of water heater available.

When you cut the pipe it has to be cut square or it will leak . Try recutting the end of the pipe and then reinserting it. If this doesn't work then the only thing you can do is replace the fitting.

There is a retainer ring that holds the drain and the Insinkerator together. You loosened the drain with the 4 screws. You need to rotate the retainer ring counterclockwise when looking up from the bottom. Maybe 45 degrees and it will come loose. BE CAREFUL IT WILL WANT TO FALL!!


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