Electric Water Heater-Understand How It Works So You Can Troubleshoot Why It’s Not Working Correctly

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How electric water heater works and some troubleshooting tips.
Troubleshooting tips such as:
1. Do both elements come on at the same time?
2. How to set the water temp?
3. How to determine the resistance of one element?
4. Typical terminal numbers for the upper thermostat and the lower one
5. What is the thermo reset?
6. How is the lower thermostat controlled?
7. Which thermostat has priority? Upper or lower
8. Two ways to determine if the heating element is good or not, with power on and with power off.
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Thermostat: These water heaters often have a "non-simultaneous" design, which means only one element is on at any given time. The thermostat has a temperature-sensitive bi-metal disc to deliver snap action to the contacts.
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@JustForYouDiy 2 месяца назад

If you liked this video, or it solved your problem, please consider donating a dollar ($1) using the “super thanks”. Your donation will go a long way towards content production. Thank you.

@Funkafella01 3 года назад

I’m a trainer, and this guy is an excellent teacher. The use of visual illustrations and the way he explains everything is above and beyond. Best video on this subject that I have seen by far. 👍🏾

@JustForYouDiy 3 года назад

Thank you for the kind words. It is my pleasure to provide these videos. If you are not a subscriber, please consider becoming one. If you are, thank you for your support

@ASHOKPATEL-fp1ps Год назад

Same thing for me too ! Excellent explanation !! 👍👍👍👍👍👍

@maynerdkrebbs7819 5 лет назад

HANDS DOWN the best instructional video on the web. Watched so many others trying to understand why the lower element was not registering 240v. Your video showed in great detail how everything operates. The hot mock-up was the icing on the cake. KUDOS!

@JustForYouDiy 5 лет назад

Maynerd Krebbs Thank you for your comments. I am glad that you found the video helpful.

@JustForYouDiy 4 года назад

Maynerd Krebbs Thank you for your comments.

@davids2530 2 года назад

I watched half a dozen videos to fix my water heater. Your video was the best by far!

@MichaelSuch-f5r Год назад

This guy is awesome. His explanation covers every aspect of a water heaters electrical function in a clear, concise, comprehensive way. Beautifully done!

@JustForYouDiy Год назад

Thank you.

@achillemazzini5026 4 года назад

Finally someone who actually tells it ALL and CLEARLY. Sir, you deserve a million THANKS !!!!

@JustForYouDiy 4 года назад

peter mailbox Thank you for the kind words.

@hxcy786 3 года назад

Actually

@dantejaiudijr-gk9st 6 месяцев назад

This gentleman would make a great instructor. The diagram was to the point and void of mystery. Excellent explanation!!! 👍🏻

@JustForYouDiy 6 месяцев назад

Thank you.

@HoverJunkie 2 года назад

This was by far the most comprehensive explanation in detail that I’ve seen. It Helped me figure out what was wrong with my water heater and got it fixed. Simple, short and straight to the point. Awesome job.

@JustForYouDiy 2 года назад

Thank you for your feedback. Much appreciated.

@raymondabsher3285 Год назад

Best explanation & Illustration that I have ever seen......You made it so simple that the average Joe could understand it..Bravo and thank you

@JustForYouDiy Год назад

Thank you very much.

@edwingochez4812 3 года назад

for someone like me who doesn't know much about heaters- this guy really nailed it; giving me a good basic understanding about electric water heaters. thank you very much for posting this video.

@JustForYouDiy 3 года назад

Thank you for the comments. Please share the link with others. Much appreciated.

@michaellouviere1997 3 года назад

Great explanation. I always wondered how the H2O heater had 3500 & 4500W heating elements yet had 12 gauge internal wiring. I had always assumed both elements ran at the same time. I did not know it switched between them. Very cool, thank you very much.

@JustForYouDiy 3 года назад

Thank you very much for the kind words.

@wizengy 10 месяцев назад

I was looking at the question & answer section of water tank thermostats on Home Depot, Lowes and Amazon. I was amazed by the number of people that get this information wrong. There were 'pro', 'top reviewer' comments that stated with certainty that both 4500W elements came on at the same time for a 30 Amp breaker. Your explanation was clear and thorough and proves that you do not need fancy graphics to give a detailed presentation.

@JustForYouDiy 10 месяцев назад

Thank you for the feedback.

@rmalcordia1818 4 года назад

I thought I'd wired my ancient water heater like it was wired before I replaced the elements and switches. This excellent video helped me go back and fix what was wrong. Super clear, easy to follow. Saved me hundreds of dollars. Thank you for this!

@JustForYouDiy 4 года назад

Glad it helped

@PacoOtis 4 года назад

Wow! Excellent and this comment comes from a retired instructor!! We definitely owe you a beer or two! Thanks for the video!

@rentaldfwproperty4750 4 года назад

Joseph Stokes Thank you for the kind words.

@doxx2427 4 года назад

The best video I've ever seen .... is this... I can't believe this information is free

@JageeAgain 6 месяцев назад

Excellent description of the circuit, now I can repair the water heater. Thank you.

@JustForYouDiy 6 месяцев назад

My pleasure.

@ef2744 4 года назад

Best explanation video in RU-vid. I appreciate all the time you took to create diagrams and a circuit to explain it perfectly. Thanks

@Farshidtx1 4 года назад

E F Thank you.

@ernestohinojosa5399 5 лет назад

Wow. Excellent explanation. I couldn’t figure why my heater was drawing 40 amps and tripping breaker. Turns out both elements were drawing at the same time. Didn’t realize they were not suppose to till watching this. Thank you. You saved me a lot of time and aggravation.

@1divemaster1 Год назад

That was the best explanation I’ve ever heard about hot water thermostats. Great job.

@JustForYouDiy Год назад

Thank you very much.

@jaykim6539 4 года назад

It is the best instruction video ever most of people can understand the logic!

@JustForYouDiy 4 года назад

Jay Kim Thank you Jay.

@jimdrich1967 Год назад

Simply.... You are an excellent 'teacher'!

@JustForYouDiy Год назад

Thank you.

@kangtoh687 Год назад

Thank you for such a detailed and clear explanation. A lot of effort to draw up the schematic diagrams and made up a prototype for excellent explanation.

@JustForYouDiy Год назад

Thank you for the kind words. Very much appreciated. Please share the video with friends and family.

@randykemnitz8657 4 года назад

It’s been year since I have worked on a electric HWH i forgot only one element works at a time. Thank you for your video.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

@JustForYouDiy 4 года назад

Randy Kemnitz I am glad to have helped.

@randysmith5403 9 месяцев назад

Excellent video!!! Your delivery is excellent and the content is spot on!!! Thanks so much for sharing your expertise and electrical knowledge!!!

@JustForYouDiy 9 месяцев назад

Thank you. My pleasure.

@davidfrost4669 Год назад

I’m an amateur and still learning. This seems like an excellent explanation with information I can really use. Thank you so much.

@JustForYouDiy Год назад

My pleasure. Thank you for your feedback.

@williambirnbaum1501 6 лет назад

Sadly my electrician (my Dad) passed away and now I depend on RU-vid. Great explanation...on how things work. I salute you !!! Thank you

@trevorobest6372 2 года назад

So sorry for your loss. I know the pain.

@oneshoe123 8 месяцев назад

I have to agree this is the best instructional video I have seen on RU-vid

@JustForYouDiy 8 месяцев назад

Thank you.

@woldelett119 Год назад

This is the most comprehensive and best explained with diagrams

@JustForYouDiy Год назад

Thank you very much for the positive feedback.

@scotttodd3506 Год назад

Had no idea the elements worked alternately. Definitely was worth watching this.

@JustForYouDiy Год назад

Thank you.

@joshbeeri 9 месяцев назад

Awesome! My brother is going into the trade and this was perfect to supplement his learning.

@JustForYouDiy 9 месяцев назад

Thank you. Best wishes to your brother.

@CraigHigbee 6 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for this amazing, comprehensive video. I’m a plumber, and I have a hard time understanding vague descriptions on how things work. So I’ve always struggled with electric water heater repairs. Always left unsure if I was replacing the right parts. The elements were always an easy ohms test but as a whole system you just made everything thing click. Thank you!

@JustForYouDiy 6 месяцев назад

My pleasure. I’m glad that you found the video helpful.

@jerrygorzoch3088 Год назад

Thank You for your EXCELLENT-down to earth explanation!!!

@JustForYouDiy Год назад

My pleasure.

@shawnkubik2095 Год назад

Best water heater video on RU-vid. Thanks for your effort. You are a very good teacher.

@JustForYouDiy Год назад

Thank you.

@duffkw 6 лет назад

I always watch videos like this to see how other electricians think, this lesson reminded me of school, very detailed and to the point. Our instructor was “so” detail specific much like this gentleman. Great lesson, awesome instructor.

@JustForYouDiy 5 лет назад

kenneth duffield Thank you.

@jimmypham5268 4 года назад

thank you for teaching me how the electric water heater works.When I know how it works,I can troubleshoot and repair it.You are my awesome teacher

@midlifecrisis2871 Год назад

Very good teaching, diagrams are awesome for my learning style.

@JustForYouDiy Год назад

Thank you.

@goodzfast 2 года назад

I have been in instrument, electrical and controls for many years. This video lesson is spot on! Very good job on this short class on water heater temperature controls system!

@JustForYouDiy 2 года назад

Thank you for the kind words. Much appreciated.

@rononyourleftretired5144 4 года назад

This is *the* best explanation I've heard for water heaters. Thanks!

@Farshidtx1 4 года назад

RonOnYourLeft Retired Thank you.

@rickyparr8001 5 лет назад

Thank you,nice that you made a drawing with different colors for identifying parts.The simulation of how it works was great too!

@LogikalMindset Год назад

I completely understand Electric Water Heater Controls now thanks to this video!

@JustForYouDiy Год назад

Thank you for the feedback.

@juliosalazar7093 3 года назад

Best water heater explanation video on RU-vid, great job.

@gabrielgeorge4281 2 года назад

This video is the best i ever saw. Well explained

@JustForYouDiy 2 года назад

Thank you. Please share it with others.

@robertbrady3783 5 лет назад

Excellent instruction, using color coding and basic logic. I appreciate your low voltage example of your mock up training aid. great effort! Thanks

@EmoryDuren 8 месяцев назад

You explained this very well the best that I’ve seen

@JustForYouDiy 8 месяцев назад

Thank you.

@Boboche 2 года назад

This should be on top of search results! Thanks for this!

@JustForYouDiy 2 года назад

Thank you very much.

@robertvandersplinter3634 Год назад

Excellent video.. very well explained. Thanks so much

@JustForYouDiy Год назад

Thank you.

@doctorstrange8478 8 месяцев назад

Top teacher on you tube candidate

@JustForYouDiy 8 месяцев назад

Thank you kindly.

@kevinhilton6293 Год назад

This is why I love RU-vid… great video, thanks a lot for sharing.

@JustForYouDiy Год назад

My pleasure.

@wdonwelton 2 года назад

Best explanation I’ve seen on RU-vid. Good job with the diagrams and explanation of power.

@JustForYouDiy 2 года назад

Thank you very much for the positive feedback.

@jemcnair76 4 года назад

I was very confused -- then I watched this. Now I understand. I thank you.

@JustForYouDiy 3 года назад

Glad it helped.

@mcohn16 4 года назад

Thank you SO MUCH. Very clear and super informative. Now I understand what going on with our heater and confident to go fix it myself. Great explanation!

@waynedoherty6683 4 года назад

Thank you, that was a very simple explanation of how it works.

@Dr.G 2 года назад

Excellent explanation. This is what RU-vid is for. Thanks my friend. 👍

@JustForYouDiy 2 года назад

My pleasure. Thank you for your feedback.

@Cardin519 Год назад

Thanks a lot. This is the best explanation and easy understanding. The color drawings are very helpful

@JustForYouDiy Год назад

My pleasure. Thank you for your feedback.

@hadiqaasim5956 5 лет назад

way of teaching is excellent

@gamelover420 4 года назад

You’ve done a great job with this video. Thank you

@JustForYouDiy 4 года назад

gamelover420 Thank you for your kind words.

@Mike-id8cy Год назад

The very best instructional video on the web!!

@JustForYouDiy Год назад

Thank you.

@sucro221 5 лет назад

Well done. Direct and to the point, accurate and informative. thank you.

@kns67 4 года назад

Thanks Very much! Great overview with simple but highly effective graphics and much appreciate the test rig with heating demo - Really drives the functionality home. I didn't realize that only one element would be on at a time, but it makes complete sense, since the current draw would be too much if you had them on at the same time.

@JustForYouDiy 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@StevenKukulka Год назад

Brilliant mock-up and information on the wiring and logic of a water heater. thank you

@JustForYouDiy Год назад

Thank you.

@ruthyoung6792 5 лет назад

best video ever seen on water heater insructions

@Farshidtx1 5 лет назад

Ruth Young Thank you.

@TrickyRickysYou Год назад

Please take my comments in the positive vein intended. You are an awesome and detailed instructor! Great discussion; great information; great diagrams; great mock-up. Great instructor yet I'd remove the word "Troubleshoot" from your title. The novice in electrical will not know what to test when even though the electrically educated will have all they need. Troubleshooting tips for the novice maybe should include step by step of what part to test when and with what equipment. Examples: 1. Water heater seems to "run out of hot water" too soon -- What is first to be checked? (Likely easy first step may be to disconnect wires from element and test resistance. 2. If both elements are good, what is next to test? 3. When is necessary to check the modules/thermostats? etc, etc. If this video, or a separate video, included similar steps as exampled above (of course, in appropriate detail), the video would be of greater value to a greater number of folks. Keep it up. Looking forward to more!

@JustForYouDiy Год назад

Thank you very much for taking the time to provide your feedback. Great suggestion. Much appreciated.

@shafimehar4506 7 месяцев назад

Hello sir my long time doubt is cleared today because of your video. Thanks

@JustForYouDiy 7 месяцев назад

My pleasure. Thank you for the feedback.

@shafimehar4506 7 месяцев назад

@@JustForYouDiy you are welcome sir

@commadanteflet 2 года назад

I like how you share different means of testing. This is helping me for my plumbing lab exam, so thank you!

@JustForYouDiy 2 года назад

Thank you for your feedback. Much appreciated.

@MountainSalsa Год назад

Excellent video and demonstration thank you! I had no idea it wasn't possible to energize both elements at the same time.

@JustForYouDiy Год назад

Thank you for the compliment.

@dskebo 6 месяцев назад

Thank you for the training. Your a great teacher.

@JustForYouDiy 6 месяцев назад

Thank you.

@slasher2351 Год назад

Most useful advise. You put my mind at ease after seeing the video. Didn't realize both elements are not working at the same time. Only getting around 240v at the top element and 0 at the bottom element. I tested and got around 13.3 ohms on the top and bottom elements. Going to recheck after an hour or 2 to make sure the bottom elements is powered up and working.

@JustForYouDiy Год назад

Thank you.

@JustForYouDiy 3 года назад

Yes. Top element will turn on when needed.

@hugogarcia7574 3 года назад

Excellent way of explaining !

@JustForYouDiy 3 года назад

Thank you Hugo.

@moonrules7365 5 лет назад

Excellent instructional video! The only thing I felt was missing was showing how to test the thermostats for continuity. I tested the elements and they appear to be good as the buzzer went off on my meter. Now trying to test the thermostats.

@fje54 4 года назад

Thanks! Best video on this subject that I have seen.

@theunicyclefactory6965 4 года назад

Outstanding video! You went above and beyond and it is much appreciated.

@JustForYouDiy 4 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@mentallychallenged5764 Год назад

Thank you so much for detailed and clear information.

@JustForYouDiy Год назад

My pleasure.

@bluev3nom Год назад

That was great. I have watched so many videos about this and all of them piss me off and leave me more confused. This was on point. My only question is, what is that reset button used for? I have seen others speak about it and it has been said different for so many things. I wish someone on the internet had a clear and concise video on multi meter testing. I have watched so many, and they are awful. They don't give proper illustrations, slow down, or ramble and not give clear viewpoints on what they are testing or why and in what setting is it practical. All while videoing choppy video. It is really frustrating. This video and the intent from the start was on point, thank you.

@JustForYouDiy Год назад

Thank you. Regards your question, the reset button is a safety device that shuts off power to your water heater when the water temperature inside it exceeds 180 degrees Fahrenheit.

@bluev3nom Год назад

@@JustForYouDiy how is it used in a regular setting? Some vids seem to use it to reset your WH like it was some fluke to begin with.

@JustForYouDiy Год назад

If everything is working correctly, it should not trip. Some of the conditions that will make it trip are: 1. Faulty upper module 2. Thermostats set too high 3. Faulty thermostat

@bluev3nom Год назад

Mine tripped for none of those reasons. Replaced them today Works great thankfully. Both had resistance on each element but both original elements seals were leaking. Decided to just replace them. I also lowered the thermostat. What are the usually supposed to be set at? Mine was about 140 top and roughly same bottom. I thought that was too high. I put it at 125 and I still feel its hotter than I'll ever use. Can you explain or show me how I would test the thermostats properly? The vids online are terrible.

@trevorobest6372 2 года назад

You must teach somewhere. I have been looking at so many videos, and whilst I must give the posters credit for even trying, in the end I am often confused. You have made everything quite clear Sir. Thank you

@JustForYouDiy 2 года назад

Thank you Trevor for the kind words. I’m glad you found the video helpful.

@trevorobest6372 2 года назад

@@JustForYouDiy just so you know. I reconnected everything determined to go back the following day (today) to start over, and what do you know, the water heater started working again. Perhaps because I had pushed the reset button who knows. Do you care to hazard a guess as to what happened altogether? And thanks for responding Sir.

@JustForYouDiy 2 года назад

Trevor, That definitely could be one of the reasons. If possible, I would suggest getting some voltage and amperage readings while it is working to check against theoretical numbers.

@trevorobest6372 2 года назад

@@JustForYouDiy thank you again. I will try that

@BrentPlayford 6 месяцев назад

Yes good demonstration for what I really needed help with

@JustForYouDiy 6 месяцев назад

Thank you.

@StanB284 Год назад

Outstanding video!! Thanks so much for putting this together!

@JustForYouDiy Год назад

Thank you.

@philipm3794 3 года назад

Very well done step by step explanation on how the system works.

@JustForYouDiy 3 года назад

Thank you Philip. Please consider subscribing to my channel as I post videos frequently with topics/products that you may find helpful. Thanks again, Farshid

@420medicatedfarmer 3 года назад

Great job that was the easiest breakdown I have seen for diagram and could I could easily understood

@JustForYouDiy 3 года назад

Thank you.

@terrylunsford352 5 лет назад

Excellent job, Thanks for posting.

@JustForYouDiy 5 лет назад

Terry Lunsford, Thank you for the comment. Please share the site with your network.

@incidentalpatriot2667 2 года назад

Excellent instruction! I had to subscribe because this was so Informative!!! I just installed a new "Rh" and could not figure out why the lower element had no power. thank you!!!!

@JustForYouDiy 2 года назад

My pleasure. Glad to help.

@LearnPlumbing 9 месяцев назад

Excellent illustration. Im going to challenge my Plumbers to draw this same illustration. If you can draw it, you can service it.

@JustForYouDiy 9 месяцев назад

Thank you.

@tcleve5438 4 месяца назад

Really good explanation. Thanks for sharing this knowledge

@JustForYouDiy 4 месяца назад

My pleasure.

@junhermosilla3184 3 года назад

thanks for teaching how the water heater thermostat works ! great.

@JustForYouDiy 3 года назад

My pleasure.

@wjorrjr 6 лет назад

A very good video explaining a electric hot water heater, thank you.

@jknewsome5144 6 лет назад

Absolutely outstanding video !! I now clearly understand what is going on and can confidently diagnosis

@harrysanchez8229 Год назад

Excellent explanation.

@JustForYouDiy Год назад

Thank you.

@alimumtaz7178 3 года назад

excelent explaining..i learn it from you. thanks a lot

@JustForYouDiy 3 года назад

My pleasure.

@rubefarmer9690 3 года назад

Top notch video, best I've ever seen on the subject.

@JustForYouDiy 3 года назад

Thank you for the kind words. It is my pleasure to provide these videos. If you are not a subscriber, please consider becoming one. If you are, thank you for your support

@ChrisMaveric Год назад

I agree w/ everyone... nicely done video!!

@JustForYouDiy Год назад

Thank you very much.

@dant1983 2 года назад

Incredibly informative. Really appreciate this video.

@JustForYouDiy 2 года назад

Thank you Dan.

@ulialdana9779 3 года назад

Great videos, please make one about baseboard heater

@TRADERnel 6 лет назад

Best video I've seen explaining how the thermostat works And the rest of the circuit

@JustForYouDiy 5 лет назад

TRADERnel Thank you.

@imawoodgrain 5 лет назад

Very nice video. Now when I crawl under the house to get to our water heater, I have a good idea what I'm going to find. :D Thanks!

@adandridsr 2 года назад

Perfect explanation and to the point. Thank you very much.

@JustForYouDiy 2 года назад

Thank you for your feedback. My pleasure.

@johnhawkes4893 2 года назад

Very informative and helpful

@JustForYouDiy 2 года назад

Thank you.

@kellyroy8506 5 лет назад

Very well done! Thanks for taking the time to do this. It was helpful.

@danielramirez4264 2 года назад

Nice explanation! Thank you!

@JustForYouDiy 2 года назад

My pleasure. Thank you.

@hyeogjokwon5744 6 лет назад

Wonderful video! The best video ever!! Very clear and well organized! Thank you millions!!! for your excellent work!!

@terryharris6741 3 года назад

Excellent learning video.

@JustForYouDiy 3 года назад

Terry, Thank you. It is my pleasure to provide these videos. If you are not a subscriber, please consider becoming one. If you are, thank you for your support