Troubleshooting Thermostat Electric Water Heater

Remove the access panel insulation and plastic safety guard from each heating element on the water heater.

Troubleshooting thermostat electric water heater.

Locate the screws that hold the electric access panel to the water heater. When you check different components of an electric water heater you do so after turning off the power. Next remove the screws and open the panel. A continuity test will tell you if the thermostat circuit is open which means you need.

You cannot inspect a thermostat with the power turned off. Check the heat setting on both. Test the wires to confirm the power is off using a non contact voltage tester. A water heater repair will be unnecessary if there s another reason why.

Remember a few things before you try to troubleshoot a thermostat. Begin by turning the breaker inside the breaker panel of water heater off. A thermostat continuity test. The water heater may not heat the water at all it may heat mildly or it may heat too much.