PLEASE add the fact that you must make sure that if you "lost" a substantial amount of h20, while attempting this, you MUST wait and let the tank completely fill all the way back up or you will blow your elements. True story. That's why I am here. Several months ago, I flushed my H20 heater out and thought it had filled all the way up, then turned breaker back on. And BOOM! It killed the elements. Take heed and take care.
@danjiles
3 жыл бұрын
Too late to ADD that fact but it's really good advise non the less. Thanks for the input. Hopefully people will read your comment and take heed. Thanks again. Pinned for info you shared.
@Wesmancan
Жыл бұрын
Get a new wife. Simple
@christreen3559
7 жыл бұрын
I work for the training department of a medical sterilizer manufacturing company, and do instructional videos every day. Let me say, as a pro, that this video is great. I like how you stay on task, and the fact that you provide a list of tools at the end is HUGE. there are so many crap tutorials out there full of excess chatter and disjointed instructions, that this one was a breath of fresh air. it was exactly the information I needed, and delivered in an easy to digest format. Keep up the good work!
@patrickm0007
9 жыл бұрын
Great video. Problem is my wife watched it with me now she knows how easy it is. She says there is no excuse for me to put it off until after the Superbowl.
@jbratt
5 жыл бұрын
What is funny is that I am trying to get this done on...you guessed it Super Bowl Sunday. The Rams are about to play the Patriots.
@acsolutions2762
5 жыл бұрын
That's funny bc today was the super bowl pates won
@BennyLeSanto
4 жыл бұрын
hahahahahaha exactlyyyyy!
@danm8747
2 жыл бұрын
1. Never let your Wife watch videos to show how “easy” it is 2. Its never that easy.
@brucestewart5939
2 жыл бұрын
Sooooo true brother!! Don't know how many times I've been busted puttin off jibs she now knows takes minutes!!! Funny stuff.
@ProPaintballplaye
6 жыл бұрын
The video did exactly what the title states. I would agree draining the tank is the right way to do it. But as you can see he had a drip pan in the way without cutting that to make room for a garden hose he did the job. I have also had a problem with a separated heating element and yes you have to dig it out taking time i.e. water draining on the floor. I personally would drain the tank and assume the worst case scenario where you cannot change the element in 5 seconds or less. Mr. Murphy lives in my house and experience tells me things never go that smoothly. Plan for the worst hope for the best.
@pf32450
11 жыл бұрын
Needed to change element and did a you tube search on DIY and your video was what I needed for I surely did not want to drain the water heater. Your method sounded like filling a bottle with water and holding it upside down and not loosing any water. Lost as you stated about 1/2 cup of water. I not only used towels to absorb any water, but I also place some plastic bag on the floor under the towel just in case I was not a quick as you. Worked! Thank you so much for your informative video.
@bigwheel9132
2 жыл бұрын
It’s an overused phrase but in this instance it fits: “There’s levels to this”. There’s no denying that this man is a PRO. The fluidity to his movements, the precision in execution, and lack of hesitation is something special to behold. Well done.
@danjiles
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words.
@bigwheel9132
2 жыл бұрын
@@danjiles Yes sir. Thank you for putting in the work to provide us with instructions to make repairs for ourselves.
@miketooth8119
7 жыл бұрын
Fantastic! Dan Jiles for President
@debbiemcinturff1345
7 жыл бұрын
For some reason I have to turn off my main breaker to turn off the power to my hot water heater. I cannot find a designated breaker anywhere so, needless to say, the kids were not looking forward to me having to change out the element in our water heater. They knew it was going to take quite a long time waiting on the water to drain, doing the actual work and then waiting for it to refill again. Oh no, that meant no tv or online gaming. No no I was causing their world to come to an end. But thanks to you I was able to get the job done in minutes so I thank you and the kids thank you.. Great video!!! Keep up the good work!!! Yep, girls can do this too. :)
@dfunis
7 жыл бұрын
Hey Dan - fantastic tutorial. I arrived at my shack in ME the other day to find no hot water and suspected the heating element, which I'd already replaced a few years ago. But unlike the last time (which looked like a Moe & Curly job with water everywhere), with the help of your video I got the thing up & running in a half-hour, with a barely a squirt. THANK YOU man!!
@decodump3549
5 жыл бұрын
Followed Dan's video yesterday and we STILL have hot water and nothing blew up. Seriously, nice video, Dan. Thanks a lot. I called a guy and they wanted $320 to replace the element. Sent him on his way. Insane.
@d3w4yn3
4 ай бұрын
That was pretty tricky! I have to drain mine anyway, for that periodic flush, but if I had already done it, I would have done it this way!!! Good video!!! Simple, not a time waster!
@DamnItBabbz
4 жыл бұрын
My grandfather built and installed everything in our house, he passed away many years ago and the water heater started acting up. I feel like if he were alive today he would be doing exactly what I am doin, and looking through KZitem on how to fix all this shit himself. That man really lived for his family. Now I am to.
@danjiles
4 жыл бұрын
+DamnIt Babbz good for you. Keep watching, keep learning. The more you can do is more you save. Be sure to Subscribe to the channel. Keep up the good work and thank you for watching. You Rock!!
@JadyGrudd
3 жыл бұрын
My Grandpa, too. He just got it done, no matter what. Here's to memory.
@sangsim2529
6 ай бұрын
Hello Dan, I love the way you teach me today, this is out standing, ways to deal with hot water heater thank, that is what we are needed stead going through all sorts of confusion. Thank you 👍 😊 🙏 God bless you and your families for generations to come 🙏 ❤️ 💙.
@danjiles
5 ай бұрын
You are so welcome
@heidip8443
8 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the tone of your voice and your speech during this video. You are to the point, clear and enunciating your words. There is nothing that makes me quit a video faster than those with poor grammar and unclear audio or speech. It is DIY but, we want to do it like a pro would and if one comes across that way in their video, I'm certainly more confident that I can do the job by their teaching. So fantastic work and I subscribed. I'll always look for Giles DIY.
@tomnovak7731
8 жыл бұрын
+Heidi P (Phantom Inkdot PID) So bad info that is presented well is better than good info with a few "um"s in it? I think not! But he does have a pleasant tone and all.
@timclark9345
8 жыл бұрын
+Heidi P (Phantom Inkdot PID) SOUNDS LIKE HEIDI'S IN LOVE,
@heidip8443
8 жыл бұрын
Lol
@heidip8443
8 жыл бұрын
Hah I wanna be
@heidip8443
8 жыл бұрын
Y'all are silly and. ... Fun yeah fun.
@CTeric3742
10 жыл бұрын
I did it exactly like you showed me and, wow, it worked. I did not get even a cup of water out of my 80 gallon tank. Saved me hours of work. Thank you.
@ztbirdman
10 жыл бұрын
Dan, great video for those who aren't aware of this method. I have been doing this for nearly 50 years but, as mentioned below by some of the others, there are times when the water needs to be drained. Since this is your area of expertise, you might consider doing a video on when it is vs. when it is not appropriate to do this job this way. I like to clean my hot water heater out annually just to be on the safe side. Even though I have a top of the line whole house water filtration system, I drain the unit on a yearly basis. Probably overkill but I've never had trouble out of a hot water heater. Thanks for the videos you put up.
@TheKev7133
10 жыл бұрын
I drain the water out last year to replace one but I need to replace another one this year. Glad to run by this amazing video.
@charleskerper4755
3 жыл бұрын
Worked like a charm. I watched this video a few yrs ago ,but decided to vac out tank instead, But not this time Your video is direct to the point and visually clear. Also i watch to learn the settings on ohm meter, . Since i don"t use it enough to remember. I should use it more often, but i usually replace every thing. Again Very Well Done thank you.
@markenssa
10 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the lesson, changed an element last night in 5 minutes. I would recommend to anyone trying this for the first time to prepare for a snag just in case. My lower element was bent, burned and covered with lime so it took a little more time to pull it out.
@kj9304
3 жыл бұрын
Quick draw McGraw over here lol he gave me the confidence to do it and it worked. Thanks for the tip
@danjiles
3 жыл бұрын
That’s Awesome. Good for you. Thank you for watching.
@darksouljier
6 жыл бұрын
awesome vid my bottom element just burned out and was going to buy a hose tomorrow when i get the new element because i was sure you had to drain the tank but i guess if you are fast enough dont have to... this will save me alot of time as i dont have a shut off at the tank i have to shut off the main under the residence so this will save me from crawling under the home to shut off and turn on....with spring just now coming in its a little messy under there...and also thanks for making it concise...too many so-called educational videos with so much unnecessary rhetoric...thank you
@coachtkaufmann
10 жыл бұрын
First timer worked like a charm. Beats the heck out of draining the hot water heater. Thanks Dan!
@cappiejoe1969
10 жыл бұрын
EXCELLENT!! Explained it very well, didn't waste anytime with needless talk or video, just bare bones, right to the point. This is the first video of yours I've seen and you will be my go to guy when I need to fix something. Thanks!
@tyedyed69
10 жыл бұрын
This worked great, easy! Did exactly as shown, had a bit of water flow out of top and bottom element because I wasn't as fadt as Dan, but still, very minimal water, maybe a cup or two out of each. Sure is A LOT easier than draining the whole tank!! Thanks Dan!
@daelynx
5 жыл бұрын
For people like me who seen this video and felt confident then read comments and was intimidated, here is my experience. I followed step by step, and he was right and the video was helpful, but the people saying your element could be rotted and bent and it could cause for major spill are also right, luckily my tank was only 20 gallons. I pulled element out, it was super long bent and broke, therefore took a while to work out, and I had to basically fill 5 gallon buckets 4 times to drain all the overflowing water before I could work the element all the way out. The insulation got wet but its not a big deal, let it dry, put a fan on it, make sure connections are dry before rerigging. Besides that this video was mad helpful and I appreciate this guy Dan for his experience. At the end of the day this repair cost me less than 35 bucks and no need for a professional at all. Now if you dealing with a huge tank, keep in mind if the element does not come out, u can push it back in to stop the water leaking, then have someone help u dump buckets until it is all gone. Draining the tank may be easier but wasn't a option for my setup. No regrets, thanks Dan Jiles
@caelkendall2232
7 жыл бұрын
Man Dan. Thank you. You video is amazing helpful. Thank you ! The quickness of you hands amazes me. You rock.
@edwelndiobel1567
Жыл бұрын
Man I love when people give tips about how to do stuff in non optimal conditions. I mean its just more realistic.
@nahtanoj92
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for demonstrating 9nbhiwnto change that element! Mine went bad and I have never replaced one before and I was a little nervous about doing it myself, I did not have any space for the hose to drain the tank jt I follow your advice and replace it very quickly and no mes at all I was relieved 😌 thanks again!
@MrMonroe77
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing worked perfectly for me. Not sure what these other people talking about on here lol. I did my top element like this first by default. My heater wasn’t daring properly. Just did my lowers element today. Finally works like a charm back to hot showers. The small things we take for granite like heaven.
@spritsfal1869
9 жыл бұрын
Dude u ROCK! It's a lot simpler than I thought. I opened up my water heater and didn't know wtf I was lookin at, till now lol. Thanks a lot!
@prettiinpink816
Жыл бұрын
God bless you! Thanks so much! - a single mom💕
@mikemellor8972
9 жыл бұрын
Excellent. Changed the element on a real antique water heater and although I split a couple of litres of water, thanks to you I was ready for it and there was no mess in the loft space.
@PacoOtis
8 жыл бұрын
Well done! Thanks! Would have thought a LOT more water would have come out. You've saved a lot of folks a lot of trouble.
@loyrickman3517
7 жыл бұрын
Just finished replacing both elements in a 50 gal. heater without draining the tank. Got no more than a quart of water out of both holes. The key is to maintain the closed system as Dan mentions. Close all faucets even your clothes washer valve.
@paulfearnley1817
7 жыл бұрын
being a service tech for 37 years I would never try to change an element without draining the tank, I have seen 2 many elements split so bad that they wont come out of the hole without a real fight. I don't want to explain to the customer i was taking a short cut and dumped 40 gallons of water on the floor.
@billbeyer657
5 жыл бұрын
Just finished doing the lower element in my 50 gallon water heater. Worked exactly like it did in the video although I almost forgot to relieve the pressure. Really appreciate the tip because like the unit in this video the drain spigot access is blocked by the tray. Thanks for this!
@huntermoore2146
8 жыл бұрын
Cool. Been an electrician for over 40 years and never tried changing an element with a full tank of water.
@DavidBrileyRealEstateAgent
7 жыл бұрын
DUDE!!! This worked! Thank you, thank you, thank you. CAUTION: please make sure the water tank has been turned off for a long time to allow the water in it to cool
@StevenHartline
10 жыл бұрын
An element went out on a 16 year old heater we have, so I thought to look for videos. All the steps here are very beneficial; even though I will be draining the tank and removing any sediment. Note too that he had a nearby drain (I think he said) - I wouldn't try this with water in tank on a flat garage floor like we have even if the heater was newer. Still a good DIY all-in-all
@thatfeeble-mindedboy
6 жыл бұрын
Excellent videography, content, & presentation. Thanks for sharing your time, skill, and experience. I have to tell you, I had to chuckle while you used that special tool to remove the element; the last time I did this little repair, after ruining a couple of those home depot things, I finally was reduced to a massive 3/4 drive impact socket that I had to re-face flush with a grinder (those are hardened tool steel, BTW) so it would grip that 1/16 inch wide hex head, and then prosecuting it for about 20 mins with a pneumatic impact wrench and my sadly inadequate air compressor, all to discover when it finally came out, all of what remained of the heating element was permanently imbedded in a sold wall of limestone. I'm not exaggerating. It took me a few seconds to figure out what I was seeing ... The two coiled wires disappearing into a giant limestone boulder. That's just how hard this Texas hill country aquifer water is. I finally quit the economy sized Lime-Away and just started buying the gallon size jugs of Muriatic (hydrochloric) acid. Obviously diluted, it's still wicked stuff .. You spray on a plumbing fitting or on your tile in the shower and it fizzes like an alka-seltzer .. Lol. Sorry y'all - I didn't mean to go on so long.. My apologies and bless your heart if you read all the way to here! God bless all you DIY's !
@mguerramd
2 жыл бұрын
I’m in the Trinity Aquifer in Kerrville. The water is 21 grains per gallon hardness. The water softener takes it down to unmeasurable. This should make the water heaters last a LOT longer. And with the 20 year anode rods (CorroProtec), I expect at least 20 years of service out of these water heaters, if not more.
@thomabb
10 жыл бұрын
I replaced a lower element in my tank a couple years ago. It was actually broke, and took some time to get it out of the hole. If I had tried this method, I would have made a nice mess.
@thomasmondone7509
10 жыл бұрын
me to ... no friggin way ... I'll drain the tank !
@01Prostyle
10 жыл бұрын
Same thing happened to me tried this on the lower element and to my surprise my old element was "U" shaped and it had expanded to where it could not be pulled out!! What a mess!!! I actually had to buy a new tank the "Plumber" could not pull the old element out I even tried!! "Huge Mess"!! avoid shortcuts!!
@jamesfank1121
4 жыл бұрын
you would just screw it back in then drain the tank
@MrRahimhosein
5 жыл бұрын
I cant give you high marks for enthusiasm but thank you very much for the video. I have a faulty element. I diagnosed it by testing for power at the element. I figure if power is going to the leads of the element then I should be giving heat. Thanks to you I know how easy it is and what I need. Thumbs up
@WefixwaterheatersNet
9 жыл бұрын
Great to know how to change the element with a full tank of water. Will save a ton of time not having to drain the tank.
@hannahlostsheep1971
5 жыл бұрын
I would recommend draining the tank, remove calcium buildup using a shop vac by reducing the size of your hose ( I reduced the hose on my shop vac with pond adapters down to 3/4 inch hose. This makes it easy to vacuum out all debris).
@langell77
9 жыл бұрын
We thought we'd have to do this, but turns out all we needed to do was reset the breaker and voila. Hot water again! Thanks for the great instructions, though.
@aze216
11 жыл бұрын
Thanks! When I started to watch the video I was a skeptic... by the time I finished I was a believer... Great stuff!
@scotts9826
10 жыл бұрын
Nice how to video. Never replaced an element before. My water heater is less than ten years old. It will help me when I change mine out.
@FloridaSEOHubCapeCoral
6 жыл бұрын
Dan, I watched your video and then had the confidence to go do it myself. I did it and it went EXACTLY they way you showed it! Thanks for the great DIY video! Appreciate it! Steve
@MoeHabibi
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip about element wrench...didn't know about it and was wondering how the heck to remove the element.
@cathypascale8187
7 жыл бұрын
I wish I had of watched this BEFORE I drained my 50 gal water heater. Oh well, it had been over ten years. It probably needed it. Thanks.
@capricorndragon6268
10 жыл бұрын
I have done this quite a few times but I usually have a shop vac there just in case I am not as fast as I should be. It's been many years but I knew I was not the only person to have changed a heating element with water in the tank.
@eltonhammond8963
7 жыл бұрын
Excellent clear instructions that are easy to understand and make good sense!! Well done and most helpful because draining my 60 gallon tank and refilling it is very time consuming!!
@blimeygx
10 жыл бұрын
Hi Dan, Many thanks for taking the mysteries of how to tend to an element replacement. Especially the "can I do this with water in the tank, or do I have to drain it?" part of the ordeal. I also have a very difficult-to-get-to drain head. This makes a much lighter effort of it all.
@cheryllucas6009
7 жыл бұрын
This video gave me hope. Instead I ended up with gallons and gallons of water on my floor. Unfortunately the lower element happened to be a fold back type that had expanded in the tank. No way to remove it easily or quickly. I suggest to anyone watching this video, know what type of element you are pulling out before attempting. Play it safe and drain the tank!
@timfoster5043
Жыл бұрын
Never dawned on me that the whole tank doesn't need to be drained. But that makes sense. Thanks!
@Chip6565
2 жыл бұрын
Your good! That’s how I’m going to do mine. A mention of performing a continuity test to verify it’s bad might help some noobs..
@SridharVasudevan
11 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Dan! This is incredible! I fixed my 16 year old water heater. The best video that gives me real hot shower back before the winter starts. Your step by step method worked so well. I had a 50 gallon 5ft water heater. Hence the water splashed on me from the bottom one more than the top one. This saved me a lot of money and worry. I did it! ;-) Thanks again. We just followed your confident instruction.
@terryhites1
2 жыл бұрын
Nice job! You made me confident that I might not flood the house
@danjiles
2 жыл бұрын
Good Luck and follow every step closely and you should do well. You can do it!
@harponercam
10 жыл бұрын
Wow. Didn't know that could be done w/o draining. Might save this old codger some grief some winter day. Thanks.
@jonathanmartin-ives8665
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this! I've been dreading this repair for weeks. Especially draining.
@88cweston
10 жыл бұрын
great info,I change mine tomorrow.i thought i had to drain the tank,your video will save me lots of "wait around time".
@DLeske
7 жыл бұрын
Great vid. I have change a bunch of these over the years, just did not realize the water would be held back by all faucets being off. Thank you.
@scottysimm
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks...not my way without cleaning water heater tank..but, I learned one you can do it with a full tank of water, fantastic!
@danjiles
4 жыл бұрын
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@kenney5454
4 жыл бұрын
Came across this "Tip & Trick of the Trade" Video a few years ago and have done it myself a few times. Such was the case today and I told Boy Wonder "No need for our pump down kit on this one son", Thanks Dan
@rkmacdonald
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Dan! My water heater is in my attic, and there is no easy way to drain it. I would have to cut a hole in the screening under the eves to make a place to route a hose. So, this is exactly how my plumber replaced my elements! Less than a cup of water spilled and it took about the same amount of time as in the video. I see no way that a lot of water could leak, even if the old element won't come out. You would just push it back in and then drain the tank. Next time, I will do it myself!
@UrmekIT
10 жыл бұрын
Just did both of my heating elements. Top was the first and worst, rubber washer looked torn up after i took it out but it was leaking before I finished loosening the element. Had an oh crap moment as I stared at it then just kept going and swapped it out. Bottom wasn't as bad but it had more water spray, now just need to grab a hose end cap to fix the small drip on the drain valve. Had no hot water for a few weeks now. Thanks for the video.
@murphybeverage3372
9 жыл бұрын
Great. I hope this procedure works with an 80 gallon heater. Fingers crossed!
@josephroth8895
8 жыл бұрын
Great. Really helpful. Photography was nice and clear. You may want to next time show HOW you choose the CORRECT replacement element so we can go to the parts store and not install the wrong part. But the install video was very well done. Thank you so much for taking the time and trouble to put it up. Most appreciated!
@benparsons684
10 жыл бұрын
Looks good and a thorough explanation. However, I would only do it this way if I, as you did here, had a problem draining the tank that was too difficult to overcome easily. As someone pointed out, it would be a good time to flush the tank anyway. And I like to eyeball the anode rod through the element hole anyway.
@tedolmsted
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your help Dan! No more cold showers. You were darn quick on that element change. I've seen rattlesnakes that couldn't strike that quick!
@habboubabest4973
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you I’m going to try fix it tomorrow let’s hope it works
@lanceengel3741
6 жыл бұрын
You are the only one the verified power is off, after testing mine and turning the breaker back on I lost power at the top water heater. I'm guessing a bad breaker, Thanks for being thorough.
@LaSH_N_OuT_7450
2 жыл бұрын
Exactly how I change block heaters in diesels 😂 I’m not draining the whole cooling system when I can do it just like this 👌
@lee5236
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent, thorough video. You clearly know what you're doing, unlike some of the other people posting similar videos.
@danjiles
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Thank you for watching.
@leonlebreton8161
6 жыл бұрын
thank you for putting this up on youtube. this may save me alot of money for replacing a couple of hot water tanks. Leon
@noseonscent1935
Жыл бұрын
You are da Man Dan!
@wb5584
10 жыл бұрын
Very helpful. I have the same problem with the drain on my tank. Why the drain was installed in a manner which makes it nearly impossible to use, is beyond me.
@electronicsNmore
10 жыл бұрын
Good Method. I have done it that way before. As long as air does not enter the tank, the water will have a very hard time coming out. Only problem is you may have an issue with shitty threads on the tanks, then your racing to have the new element thread in properly.
@shelliesmith19
10 жыл бұрын
Worked like a charm. Less than a cup of water spilled out. It's like putting your thumb over the end of your straw. If the pressure is locked, a minimal amount escapes the bottom. Couldn't have been simpler.
@BobboMax1
10 жыл бұрын
Remember he's a "trained professional". Elements are often MUCH harder to remove- pipe wrench, rather than a screwdriver. The old gasket often needs to be scraped out w/ a knife or screwdriver. I've also had bad new gaskets and/or elements. So you DEFINITELY need to be ready to deal with a leaky element and be ready to go ahead and drain the tank anyway. As Dan points out it's often nearly impossible to get a hose on the drain valve. As someone suggested, having a big shop vac, and maybe an assistant, handy is a good idea. So, not saying this can't be done the way Dan suggests, but you'd better be ready for the potential "Aww, Sh*t!" Quoting Dan, "If you're fast enough (and lucky enough) you can get it done just like that."
@piddler51
10 жыл бұрын
Totally agree!
@Shawndoh
7 жыл бұрын
I was going to say...gasket probably needs to be scared out...can't just pop a new element in
@Shawndoh
7 жыл бұрын
^scraped lol
@jayhanig54
6 жыл бұрын
You can always just add a longer Philips head screwdriver to the element wrench to get more torque on it. It's just like sliding a 3 foot pipe over a lug wrench to get w uncooperative wheel lug off your car. The longer the arm, the less effort it takes.
@bigdoggderby717
5 жыл бұрын
I did it just like he did. EZ PZ
@practicalman45
5 жыл бұрын
It shows a good quick and easy way of changing the element on a fairly new water heater (provided nothing goes wrong, as someone mentioned...). I like to drain the tanks to remove whatever sediment can come out through the drain, doing so again with the supply turned back on can help agitate and remove the mineral sediment more thoroughly. Hook a garden hose to the drain fitting and let the other end run outside in the yard. Sediment, if left to build up in the tank, can cause corrosion and tank failure at the bottom weld seam. Another thing I like to do is remove BOTH elements and inspect them (so long as I'm in there and working on it). Opening the TOP element opening will allow me to look into the tank interior using a flashlight. I want to inspect the ANODE ROD (it screws into a fitting in the top of the tank and hangs straight down inside the tank). The ANODE ROD is intended to corrode, as a sacrifice, instead of the tank and fittings and elements. If changed out before it is completely corroded away your tank and fittings and elements could last for many years (like, say, 30+ years instead of 10...!). Would you rather change a $25 anode rod or a $300 water heater??
@JS-qw8hy
9 жыл бұрын
Dan very helpful video. Apparently some idiots cannot see some possible reasons you did a "no draining element swap." It appears your tank is a very small unit and is likely not on the 1st story of the structure. Plus you do have a drain pan AND drain if the water did continue to run so you chance of water running out on the floor is minimal. This minimizes the possible water loss plus running a hose to another floor or drain may not be feasible,While us novices may feel safer draining the tank, your vid shows that your method will work with the circumstances you have.
@tomnovak7731
8 жыл бұрын
+Jim S It also appears his tank is pretty new and probably didn't need the element replaced. It is seldom that easy to pull a bad element out of the tank because of warping or mineral build up. But then I guess he would just screw it back in and do it the right way by draining the tank and then pulling the element.
@albita1128
10 жыл бұрын
great for me the explanation is so good even for me that i dont speak good english thank you sr for helping me to grow up
@ashtonthompson4214
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dan for your video. I was able to change my heating element on my water heater and now it is working again!
@nickcanada9797
11 жыл бұрын
Excellent video!!! Your tip of leaving the water in the tank saved us hours. Thanks again for the great video.
@humorU2
9 жыл бұрын
I do property maintenance and time is everything. That saves at least a half hour. Awesome, thanks.
@usahoangsatruongsa
5 жыл бұрын
"I do property maintenance" YOU SAID IT YOURSELF
@theobserver9131
3 ай бұрын
I would never have thought of attempting that, but it makes sense! There is still a risk that if the element doesn't come out clean and easy, you could make a big mess. Also, even a small amount of really hot water can scald you......maybe turn off heater and run some water through it to cool it down a bit?
@theobserver9131
3 ай бұрын
I've always done the full drain thing. It's an opportunity to check for and get rid of any sludge that might be accumulating...but if you know it's clean, I love this hack. Huge time saver.
@eddiekilby6936
10 жыл бұрын
Very help full tip. It's funny how it always seems to be the bottom element that needs replacing.
@davidseeley3920
7 жыл бұрын
What an absolutely fantastic video. I recently flushed my 50 gallon hate heater, and being a novice, I did NOT turn off the power. Well, when refilling the tank, I noticed steam coming out the water intake and learned that by not turning off the power and leaving the heating elements ON while flushing the system, I burnt both the bottom and upper elements out. So, I spent $267.00 for the replacement of both elements and after watching this video and pricing out the exact same replacement elements online, realized I could have done the same thing for less than $60. Well, perhaps about $100 as I would have needed to purchase a voltage tester. But this video is a great teaching tool and well presented.
@ChaseThompsonkc
9 жыл бұрын
Not all burnt elements will be this easy to remove. Anybody with experience will know that you should always drain down the tank. I'm all in favor of replacing it yourself but please shut off the water and drain down the tank.
@musikklvr
11 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I looked at several videos and your video was the most simplest. I thought I would have to call somebody or replace my water heater but it was really easy. The hardest part was unscrewing the element and they screwing it back on. For some reason, it wouldn't screw on and water kept coming out but I finally got it to screw on. Thanks a lot for your video!
@ickes7846
6 жыл бұрын
When he pulled the old element out, he put the new one in like a Ninja!!
@jasongaylor686
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the informative video, Mr. Jiles. This helped me and saved on the cost of calling a plumber. Super easy process.
@loadi2865
5 жыл бұрын
well done Sir never it was possible to do it like that...(but your lucky your element was easy to pull out)
@llodnak
10 жыл бұрын
Great video Dan! I think it may have been helpful to show how to test the element also. JJ, Dan told you to reclose the pressure relief, and also make sure no valves are open on the system. No wonder you got wet. You let air into the tank. ;-)
@Michiganborn1969
9 жыл бұрын
You were able to unscrew that element with ease compared to the problem I'm having. I so much as went and got a heavy duty 1 1/2 socket with a 17" breaker bar and I'm pulling my hair out.
@humorU2
9 жыл бұрын
PB Blaster soak the hell out of it with power off. I'm sure you fixed it by now but that stuff is the true nut buster! Plus many other uses. Just used it this morning on an 80 yr old galvanized seized union. (Hey I'm in Michigan, Kalamazoo)
@Michiganborn1969
9 жыл бұрын
humorU2 ummm no, the new heating elements are stored away. I tried PB blaster and so I broke down and had to call a plumber. He said the elements were good and the thermostat was the culprit. I've been in Kalamazoo once, now in Sacramento where the water is very hard.
@tomnovak7731
8 жыл бұрын
+Michiganborn1969 That was the main problem I had with this video. He ASSumes the element is the fault, and shows nothing of real troubleshooting! And yes, it would be nice if the elements were all new like the one he showed in the video. I doubt it even needed replacement.
@tonykelly7450
9 жыл бұрын
This was a huge, huge help to me! My job was messier than yours lol but it worked! Thanks so much!!!!
@susanmcvay
11 жыл бұрын
Looks to be do able.... My husband and I are going to try this tomorrow night and I look forward to taking a long hot soak in the tub later that evening : ) We shall see.
@Waffle_cones
5 жыл бұрын
I've been a plumber for 46 years, i have never drained a water heater to change a element. That's even the calcium encrusted ones,burnt & split, and even the dreaded bent-back. So all you amatures leave this man alone, and understand you don't know everything. You might even learn something about plumbing...
@alhutson3660
10 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I just did this and it worked as you said. I lost about a cup of water. I had a small (about 2 inch) rubberball handy in case things did not go as planned.
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