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Default Repair: Elect Hot water heater?

On Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:19:57 -0000, PeterD wrote:

On Mon, 10 Nov 2008 07:03:10 -0600, Ken wrote:

wilsonkori wrote:
I have a Rheem Elect Hot Water heater that is about 11 years old. The
hot water it puts out is not so hot anymore. I am wanting to replace
the elements and possibly the thermostats too. I have never done this
before. Have any of you? Any tips would be appreciated.





Most electric hot water heaters are simple to fix if that is your
problem. The easiest way is to first turn off the power to the unit,
disconnect one of the wires to the elements, and using an ohm meter
determine which element is open. If you find an element open it is
unlikely that you need to replace the thermostats as well.


Before you kill yourself, TURN OFF THE FRIGGIN' POWER!


Which part of "first turn off the power to the unit" didn't you understand?


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