Get a Water Heater to Work Again
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I am trying to get my water heater to work again. I have noticed that it does not heat at all with new elements and thermostats. © By: Dave Rongey |
Problem with a Water Heater
Electrical Question: I have noticed that it does not heat at all with new elements and thermostats.
I am trying to get my water heater to work again. I have noticed that it does not heat at all with new elements and thermostats. I think it may be a power issue. If I disconnect power from the water heater it also turns off the power to the bedroom. Even with the breaker turned back on. I don’t know why and it doesn’t seem right. Let me know if it is supposed to do that or if something is wired wrong
This electrical wiring question came from Zach, a Handyman in Plover, Wisconsin.
Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical wiring question Zach.
How to Electrical Problem a Water Heater
Application: Electrical Problem with a Water Heater.
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced – Best performed by a Licensed Electrical Contractor, or Certified Electrician who can Troubleshoot the Problem.
Electrical Tools Required: Basic Electricians Pouch Hand Tools, Voltage Tester, and appropriate Safety Gear.
Estimated Time: Depends on the personal level experience, ability to work with tools, install electrical circuit wiring, and the available access to the project area.
Electrical Safety: Identify the electrical power source to the Water Heater, turn it OFF and Tag with a Note before working with the electrical wiring.
Electrical Wiring Parts and Materials: Electrical parts and materials for the Water Heater should be approved for the specific project and compliant with local and national electrical codes.
Electrical Codes and Inspections: Installing or changing home electrical wiring should be done according to local and national electrical codes as adopted in Plover, Wisconsin. A permit and inspections may also be required.
Electrical Problem with a Water Heater
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Water Heater Electrical Problem
From what you have described something is not right with the circuit wiring. There may also be a problem at the electrical panel where one leg of power is not functioning properly. If this is true then other circuits in the home may not work normally. The water heater should be on a separate dedicated circuit that is not shared with any other device. You may want to back track to when the water heater stopped working and try to recall what has been changed at that time. It may be that nothing was wrong with the water heater elements and thermostats, but something else may be wrong with the circuit wiring.
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