upper or lower heating element. Can elements be checked while still in the tank and full of water? turn off power then remove covers then check with ohm meter should have same reading on both elements
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upper element still running after lower shuts off Test elements for short to ground. Element that is shorted in center might not trip breaker. Because thermostat only turns off one leg of 240V circuit
...check the lower tank thru the lower element access(breaker off) If the lower tank is hot-you need a new lower thermostat. if just the upper part of the tank is heating -you need an upper
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...heating element. Water was extremely hot and eventually tripped circuit breaker in fuse box. I think it might be the temperature controller bad. If it is, is that a big deal to replace? Thanks, Bill ...
upper element is burned out, the lower element may be good, but the way the thermostats work, the upper element must heat top of tank before power is sent to lower element. http://waterheatertimer.org
...heating water. If you want to test all the parts before replacing anything: http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-troubleshoot-electric-water-heater.html Thermostats are generic, and each functions same ...
...upper and lower thermostat for about $25. Buy generic thermostats from hardware or home center. Make sure to replace insulation and cover over thermostat when finished so thermostat not exposed to ...
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...upper element turns off. You can hear the element "hissing" when it is heating. If there is still no voltage applied to the lower element, turn the lower thermostat up. If you get voltage on the ...
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...heating element that heats the water probably went bad, no longer functioning. Check to make sure that there is or is not a reset button, and if there is, press and reset the heater. ...
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heating elements on reliance water heater model # 6402 no hot water after replacing both heating elements Tank must be full of water of elements will burn out.Full list of troubleshooting steps:http:/
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