Thanks for the help! Replaced both top and bottom elements for the first time, and your video made it clear what to expect. Spent a lot of time with a shop vac and small tube to remove as much of the build-up as possible, then let it flush through the drain into a hose for a few minutes. Lots of hardness build-up came through the hose. Cheers!
@deborahmurphy8446
3 жыл бұрын
Well done. Concise and to the point for anyone who has ever just wanted a reminder of the steps involved.
@stephaniedejesus6544
2 жыл бұрын
This video saves me $600 dollars for a water heater element replacement
@joeblow26
Жыл бұрын
$600 to replace a $20 element? I think you got a quote to replace your whole water heater
@HardRockMaster7577
Ай бұрын
I listened at 50% playback speed for better comprehension.
@thibaultsgaming6210
3 жыл бұрын
What if your not getting any hot water but the tanks getting power could that be the top or bottom element
@artman3
11 ай бұрын
Since this is a 2yrld comment, have you found out For me, I'm getting luke cold water, not standard cold cold water, and not Luke warm water
@Dloges
Жыл бұрын
Thank you !
@riope923
3 жыл бұрын
I will only add a caution not to open the relief valve until enough water has drained off the tank to avoid water flooding your house… if not enough water has drained and you open the relief valve, water will drain off through the relief valve... Great video otherwise. Thanks!
@stidham12
10 ай бұрын
How much is the screw type elements
@HardRockMaster7577
Ай бұрын
@@stidham12 $20 or less generally.
@billspoon6331
4 жыл бұрын
I used a 2 ft breaker bar for leverage still could not get it to budge!
@searspartsdirect
4 жыл бұрын
Corrosion and deposits may have the element threads locked. Make sure you're rotating the element counter clockwise (to the left). You can try spraying the threads with penetrating oil to dissolve some of the corrosion then try to beak the element free.
@cgccb123
4 жыл бұрын
I had to literally stand on my breaker bar to finally Get mine loose
@HardRockMaster7577
Ай бұрын
@@cgccb123 I saw on another video, a guy using a large socket wrench to unscrew the heating element.
@deansnell7532
4 жыл бұрын
How do you no if it's too heating element or bottom
@searspartsdirect
4 жыл бұрын
When only the top element heats, you'll notice that the hot water supply doesn't last very long but the water will heat back up after a while.
@jonathan3982
Жыл бұрын
Why does it show in this video that water heater has 2 T&P valves? One on the side and when it shows you turning cold water supply back on there is one on top?
@devincomiskey3482
2 жыл бұрын
Shouldn't the threads of the new elements have teflon tape on them first??
@ACEGAMER120
Жыл бұрын
No. The gasket seals the element. Not the threads
@RILLAMAN84
6 жыл бұрын
Nicely done, but Where do you get that tool from that can take the heating element off? I have nice size pliers, but it’s not working.
@searspartsdirect
6 жыл бұрын
Here’s an Amazon.com link for that water heater element wrench: www.amazon.com/Marathon-PT49057-Original-Equipment-Manufacturer/dp/B07BJ1HY1Y. You may also be able the find a water heater element wrench at your local hardware store.
@michaelgibson2571
6 жыл бұрын
RILLA MAN home depot
@michaelgibson2571
6 жыл бұрын
RILLA MAN home depot
@luismontemayor5713
4 жыл бұрын
The home depo
@Joseph-lk9pf
4 жыл бұрын
If you replace both how do you know which side to put the wire on to make sure you're not putting it on a positive or A negative the wrong way??
@searspartsdirect
4 жыл бұрын
Most water heaters have a wiring diagram sticker on the top of the cabinet. Check the wiring diagram to make sure that you connect the wires to the element properly.
@Joseph-lk9pf
4 жыл бұрын
@@searspartsdirect not the wires going to breakers. Talking about just element wires. I ended up doing it and turned out perfect nobody was saying otherwise. Thanks!
@Just1American1966
Жыл бұрын
Old question, but, for the benefit of someone finding it now: Expose both heating elements by removing their covers and insulation material, but only work on one at a time while using the other for reference.
@woodrowwilliams1812
10 ай бұрын
This is AC current. No positive or negative.
@jordanmiller6374
5 жыл бұрын
1:55 how do you know that the water heater is full of water?
@searspartsdirect
5 жыл бұрын
When the water heater tank is full of water, you'll see the normal flow of water coming from the faucet as shown in the video at 1:56.
@alphaa453
Жыл бұрын
That's my question!!
@alphaa453
Жыл бұрын
@@searspartsdirect How do I wait for a normal flow of water if I'm supposed to turn the faucet off when I see water?
@ariyabuthiran0072
6 жыл бұрын
Super
@evegarcia8829
8 ай бұрын
How do i know if only 1 heating element is bad or if it's both?
@PvtEd
6 ай бұрын
Lukewarm water = top. Hot water but lower quantity = bottom
@HardRockMaster7577
Ай бұрын
You can check the continuity of the element with an inexpensive multi-meter, in the ohm setting. The water heater mfg can tell you the ohm range you're looking for.
@claycollini8052
8 жыл бұрын
There is no need to drain water heater takes too much time if you get the new one ready loosen the old one with the valve on top of the heater shut and every fixture closed you can pull the old one out quickly and start the new one and you'll get gargling no water at all same with the bottom if you're replacing one you might as well do both because when one breaks the other is doing all the work
@jonathanedwards9635
7 жыл бұрын
Clay Collini true but if you're replacing the bottom element chances are it's got a bunch of gunk and crap in there you would want to shop vac out that way you don't have to replace it again in the next year
@douglasvance8252
6 жыл бұрын
Clay Collini hi
@cherylhadley5173
5 жыл бұрын
@@jonathanedwards9635 that's what I did yesterday
@zaineridling
4 жыл бұрын
@@jonathanedwards9635 Especially if you have hard water, where calcium or lime deposits build up in the bottom of the tank. Without vacuuming it out, you're just wasting your time.
@piperkent5322
2 жыл бұрын
But wouldn't it be a good time to flush the water since you are already replacing the heating element?
@robertberlin5228
8 жыл бұрын
le gasquet lui t en parle pas,,,,,,,,,,,,
@dphbadboy
6 жыл бұрын
robert berlin j'étais sur le point de changer mon élément du bas...sans le vider...c koi par rapport au gasket?
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