Electric Water Heater Thermostat Replacement

Reconnect the wires make sure the thermostat is flush against the tank.

Electric water heater thermostat replacement.

Water heater thermostat replacement procedure applies to either the lower or upper element. Electric water heater thermostat replacement step 1 always disconnect the power or shut off the breaker before doing any work on a water heater. Get the right part every time with our online lookup tool quick shipping. Major credit cards accepted.

Free delivery with 45 order. 20 using the water heater socket remove the bottom element by turning counter clockwise. 18 replace the top thermostat and be care to pay attention to the wire locations for me i used the rheem sp11698 electric thermostat. Turn the circuit breaker back on to activate the electric water heater.

Set your store to see local availability. Remove the cover and insulation to have access to the thermostat. Reliance water heater 100109136 electric water heater plumber repair pack includes 1 each upper thermostat 4 5 out of 5 stars 145 38 13 38. Replace the access panel covers securing the covers with the retaining screws.

Before replacing make sure that the electrical power to the unit and breaker is turned off. Replace the faulty thermostat and place the insulation back over the thermostats and the heating elements. Exclusive everbilt t o d single pole lower thermostat residential electric water heater model eb11695 9 98 9 98. To change thermostats you will need to remove the access panel and safety cover do this for both upper and lower access panels on dual element units.

19 remove the 2 wires on the bottom element. Remove the plastic cover.