Water heater runs out of hot water fast. Heating element replacement.

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If your electric water heater is running out of hot water quickly when taking a shower, the bottom heating element usually goes bad and needs to be replaced. It's a cheap repair for most DIYers. You'll need a 1-1/2 in socket size for replacement, and a correct wattage heating element.
This video is for entertainment purposes. And if you are not comfortable working with electricity, please call a technician to do it for you.

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@jimtinter4397 7 месяцев назад

Your videos are among the best I have seen on water tank repair. Congratulations! Concise and to the point without droning on, telling stories, saying "ah" or "um" every 10 seconds, or trying to be a comedian. And no distracting music. Keep up the good work and thank you!

@Your-Self 7 месяцев назад

Thanks 👍

@TalmadgesArcade Месяц назад

Watched a bunch of videos before this but you were the FIRST to explain how to identify what replacement part to order! Thank you thank you thank you

@Your-Self Месяц назад

Glad it helped!

@Hillsman001 23 дня назад

Best video I have watched on this topic. Thank you. 👍👍👍👍👍

@Your-Self 23 дня назад

So nice of you

@gailjohnson6670 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for the video. Blessings to you.

@ДмитрийПетров-о5ь Год назад

Thank you very much! Your videos help me a lot.I am subscribed to your channel !

@Your-Self Год назад

Awesome, thank you!

@Your-Self Год назад

Make sure to get the correct wattage heating element for the replacement.

@musterseeds1778 10 месяцев назад

I like this video the best, straight to the point....👍👍👍

@mikeschmidt4800 10 месяцев назад

What a guy! You gave me the perfect video as I have the same model.

@Your-Self 10 месяцев назад

Glad I could help!

@michaelhendershot 7 месяцев назад

Did you clean up the debris from the bottom of the tank so as to prevent it from corroding the bottom heating element again? Is that gunk expected to be in the houses hot water supply? Lastly, is that dangerous? Thank you for the video! This comment was mainly in support of your channel as it adds viewer engagement; because I’ll be looking up this information myself after submitting my comment.

@Your-Self 7 месяцев назад

This water heater is very old. When the new heating element fails, let's say, within a year or five, the whole unit will need to be replaced. So no debris cleanup needed. That debris is not dangerous but may clog up the faucet aerator when refilling the water the first time after repair. Thanks for commenting.

@uzziellopez8080 Год назад

Excelente explicación. Gracias!!!

@southernguy35 2 месяца назад

Since you saw it had build up inside it, why didn't you take a little hose and flush it on out when you had that element out? Also, I'm not the expert by no means but I read that if one failed, the other one might soon. Would it just not be better to replace both at the same time?

@Your-Self 2 месяца назад

Yes. It's better to replace both heating elements as a long-term solution. However, this water heater is over 10 years old and in bad shape. According to the HOA, it has to be completely replaced soon.

@southernguy35 2 месяца назад

@@Your-Self , that's your problem: HOA trying to tell you how to live your life.

@beaupns 7 месяцев назад

What does the red color indicate at the end of the element. Mine has a red one and a green one Rheem model

@southernguy35 2 месяца назад

I'm just guessing that it has to do with which element goes on top or bottom. You should be able to find the manual online. Or call Rheme and ask them.