How to Fix Your Electric Water Heater When You Get No Hot Water

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Sears PartsDirect

Sears PartsDirect

Күн бұрын

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There are a number of issues that could be to blame when your water heater isn't heating. You could have an issue with your power supply or a break in the wiring. One of your two heating elements could be broken, causing your hot water to run out faster than it should. Or you could have a broken thermostat. This video will show you how to safely check continuity on the various parts and wires inside your water heater so that you can find the correct part to get your system up and running.
(0:00) Introduction
(0:16) Step 1: Make sure the water heater has power
(1:00) Step 2: Reset the high-temperature limit switch
(1:55) Step 3: Check the power supply wiring
(2:28) Step 4: Test for a short circuit
(3:48) Step 5: Check the upper heating system
(6:27) Step 6: Check the lower heating system
(8:15) Step 7: Check for breaks in the wiring
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The video includes these parts and tools. Look up your model to make sure you get the right parts for your water heater.
Heating Element
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Thermostat
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@jeffbrown2172
@jeffbrown2172 Жыл бұрын
Best water heater video to watch by far
@rickacton7540
@rickacton7540 15 күн бұрын
yeah except "searspartsdirect" doesnt actually have any parts for old sears water heaters (kenmore, etc)
@robplotts9412
@robplotts9412 4 жыл бұрын
All do it yourself vids should have this guy explaining the details. I completely understood everything well done
@VikForno
@VikForno Жыл бұрын
your explanation is the simplest and the most complete i could find on the net. bravo.
@J235304204
@J235304204 8 жыл бұрын
I think anyone can be a water heater pro after carefully watching this video. BIG THUMB UP FOR THE GUY!!!
@petebruce6551
@petebruce6551 3 жыл бұрын
Oindi
@deenlynch2589
@deenlynch2589 2 жыл бұрын
This video answered all my questions!
@robertgoforth9575
@robertgoforth9575 Жыл бұрын
😁
@stephenmcdonald8635
@stephenmcdonald8635 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sears I was able to repair my water heater by following your every move. This just saved me a $150. Service charge, minus repair fees.
@searspartsdirect
@searspartsdirect 5 жыл бұрын
We're glad to hear that you got the water heater fixed. Thanks for letting us know about your success.
@tomford5873
@tomford5873 6 жыл бұрын
Most accurate and detailed explanation I have seen yet. Thank you very much.
@curtiswallace5730
@curtiswallace5730 5 жыл бұрын
Who the hell would give this a thumbs down? Very nicely done easy to follow video
@timkoontz6693
@timkoontz6693 5 жыл бұрын
Excellent teacher! This technician knows exactly what he's doing and succinctly explains the diagnostic procedure. Thank you Wayne! 👍👍
@kenbalderston
@kenbalderston 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I'm not sure I could have done all the repairs, but the first couple solved the problem, and saved me time and money.
@franknolden5952
@franknolden5952 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks SEARS!! I was able to diagnose and change my thermostat. It was easy to do. I am not handy at all but I did it. Cost was under $15.
@newiberian
@newiberian 5 жыл бұрын
SEARS/Wayne: We're a couple of days from hosting Thanksgiving visitors and the water heater stopped working; this excellent presentation lead me thru a methodical checkout of our water heater; fortunately, I got off with just resetting the internal breaker [maybe something going out??]. All I know is, water is heated and my wife is glad that i can shower. Thank you for this public service.
@searspartsdirect
@searspartsdirect 5 жыл бұрын
We're glad to hear that our troubleshooting video helped. We hope that the water heater continues to work through the holiday. After the holiday, you may need to shut off power to the water heater and replace a heating element. You may also need to drain sediment from the tank if you haven't done that within the last year and the bottom heating element failed. Tank sediment could have helped cause the bottom element to corrode and short out which may have caused the overload to trip. Here's a video that shows how to drain sediment from the tank: www.searspartsdirect.com/article/how-to-drain-the-tank-on-an-electric-water-heater-video.html We hope this additional information helps and we hope you have a good holiday.
@macknine4461
@macknine4461 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the very clear instructions. Just saved me several dollars. It was the breaker that had failed.
@anneyant6336
@anneyant6336 6 жыл бұрын
Great video... best I've seen! Thank you for the clear, efficient presentation! I followed your instructions, and was quickly able to fix my water heater!!!
@ninjaman58
@ninjaman58 3 жыл бұрын
5 years later and this video is still big help. Thank!
@kei2kurama
@kei2kurama 7 жыл бұрын
Its good to see someone who knows what they are talking about great video and info
@felixlarios3804
@felixlarios3804 4 жыл бұрын
Man this guy is the best.. I was looking for a video that can take me threw step by step. And with this video I found my problem. Awesome guy.. thanks
@markgeers7585
@markgeers7585 6 жыл бұрын
Best self help water heater video out there. Thank you!!
@uptownj15
@uptownj15 5 жыл бұрын
Years later this helped me diagnose my issue. Thanks Sears
@projectpinehills
@projectpinehills 2 жыл бұрын
Very well done video, good sequential troubleshooting process and Wayne gets right to the point! I've worked on water heaters for years and still learned some new things. Best part of the video is at 7:00, excellent hand gesture.
@henrypham6965
@henrypham6965 Жыл бұрын
He is a master's Electrician ! An Excellent Video 👍
@TheLporter12
@TheLporter12 Жыл бұрын
Hands down best troubleshooting video I have seen yet on KZfaq. I have officially just subscribed. Great job Wayne!!!
@blackdiamond1461
@blackdiamond1461 5 жыл бұрын
Jeeeesus wish you could do every tutorial on KZfaq your so descriptive shout out to you man😎👏👏👌
@EddieLong2023
@EddieLong2023 4 жыл бұрын
Best video on checking water heater parts. Lots of shortcuts. Easy to understand.
@johnnienorton3280
@johnnienorton3280 6 жыл бұрын
This the best video out there. Didn't have to disconnect anything in order to troubleshoot problem. Just used multimeterlike he instructed problem solved. I am downloading this video for personal reference.
@garymorton851
@garymorton851 7 жыл бұрын
Best tutorial on water heaters by far! Great job.....big help!
@darmstrong8036
@darmstrong8036 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. I fixed my water heater for $38!
@bangelo8067
@bangelo8067 6 жыл бұрын
Very helpful video. Didn't have to go past the first few steps to fix mine.
@BirdTaylor
@BirdTaylor 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, very much, Wayne. It really helped me to have the wiring diagram along with the simple voltage and resistance checks for both the upper and lower systems as you described how all of the components work. I just flipped the circuit breaker back on, and it is cranking away on the heat. Hot showers tonight, baby!
@gabrielbiggs9567
@gabrielbiggs9567 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video. I fixed my water heater in 5 minutes!
@Omakes
@Omakes 7 жыл бұрын
best tutorial ever, thanks sears
@Thefishingplumber
@Thefishingplumber 5 жыл бұрын
Very nice vid dude I hope your alive and well still fixing people's things your vid helped this upcoming plumber of 7 years experience!!! Always learnin
@DWBJosh
@DWBJosh Жыл бұрын
Nah he’s sitting on his ass making flunkies go do all the hard work for him lol!! #boss lol
@Eclipse807
@Eclipse807 8 жыл бұрын
This video was super helpful! Hot water began to be way to hot then no hot water at all. Turned out to be the upper heating element. The lower one was replaced about two years ago...
@ericcrespo119
@ericcrespo119 7 жыл бұрын
Eclipse807 hool
@bryantc2899
@bryantc2899 3 жыл бұрын
How much did it cost?
@Eclipse807
@Eclipse807 3 жыл бұрын
@@bryantc2899 you can get a heating element for about 10$ to 20$
@rayproctor6073
@rayproctor6073 3 жыл бұрын
Loved the way you broke it down so simple. Great American way to diy. Thank you
@amymunoz638
@amymunoz638 2 жыл бұрын
Please do more troubleshooting videos. Thank you for your free knowledge to everyone that doesn't have the money
@reicartelonline8563
@reicartelonline8563 2 жыл бұрын
This video was great!!! I had no idea having my thermostat at 125 would cause the hwt to overheat and cause it to trip. Just 5 degrees caused it to shut down. Thank you so much!!
@dwight2328
@dwight2328 7 жыл бұрын
You explain so wonderful and easy to understand. I like the way you break down your trouble shooting technique.
@elizabeth_abbott
@elizabeth_abbott 7 жыл бұрын
Mr.Wayne you are awesome!
@rschlade2872
@rschlade2872 4 жыл бұрын
wow! unbelievably thorough, thank you!
@Shireapriciator
@Shireapriciator Жыл бұрын
This dude is goated with the sauce. Thanks based old dude for helping me fix my hot water heater.
@ralphlehman1704
@ralphlehman1704 4 жыл бұрын
Great video. All DIY videos should be like this one.
@davidmckinney9770
@davidmckinney9770 7 ай бұрын
Thank you Wayne! I thought this video is very informative and detailed help for checking my water heater problem. Great job
@derrickandchristina
@derrickandchristina 4 жыл бұрын
Comprehensive and very thorough. Enjoyed my learning experience.
@garyjackson578
@garyjackson578 5 жыл бұрын
this video is very detailed, step by step and easy to understand!! so much better than others I found which were confusing and left out important details,,,,,,,kudo's sears!!
@searspartsdirect
@searspartsdirect 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the positive feedback. We're glad to hear that our hard work on this video was noticed by you and others.
@donwoodward7944
@donwoodward7944 4 жыл бұрын
You just solved my problem. Much Thanks!
@maraschack3731
@maraschack3731 5 жыл бұрын
Previous KZfaq videos were not successful in helping me diagnose the problem. Your video is well done and helped me diagnose and fix the problem, thank you!
@searspartsdirect
@searspartsdirect 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback. We're glad to hear that you liked the video.
@herculesskinny2030
@herculesskinny2030 5 жыл бұрын
Detailed explanation, thank you
@barryfuller6075
@barryfuller6075 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the help. Saved me much time and aggravation .
@phaethon4595
@phaethon4595 2 жыл бұрын
This video is incredibly helpful and methodical, thank you!
@patrycksilva6735
@patrycksilva6735 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your video!!good job explaining!!
@_R_S_6
@_R_S_6 7 жыл бұрын
Very helpful! Thank you.
@eCitizen1
@eCitizen1 5 жыл бұрын
I really liked this video. It clearly covered just about every contingency. It also explained everything in clear detail. Thanks for the being thorough.
@searspartsdirect
@searspartsdirect 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your positive comments. We're glad to hear that you liked our video.
@voltairesoto1811
@voltairesoto1811 4 жыл бұрын
@@searspartsdirect r
@sandrampillay2652
@sandrampillay2652 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this excellent tutorial. Will be referring to it to complete my project.
@searspartsdirect
@searspartsdirect 5 жыл бұрын
We're glad to hear that you liked the video and that it is helpful.
@PABLOESCOBAR-ph3el
@PABLOESCOBAR-ph3el 4 жыл бұрын
Yes I was trying to make both termosthats work at the same time I didn't know why the bottom one was not working. Thanks for the tip.
@RhoDiuM246
@RhoDiuM246 10 ай бұрын
Thank you for explaining and showing exactly what to do! By far the best video I've seen by anyone.. The others left me more confused..thank you again!
@dude3291683
@dude3291683 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so very much! Your information was so helpful that after being at it all day yesterday. 10 minutes into it today fixed the problems.
@marketrealist1221
@marketrealist1221 2 жыл бұрын
Incredible video!! Very clear and tremendously helpful! Thank You.
@9676Yoki
@9676Yoki 4 ай бұрын
Excellent video. Thanks for posting!
@loub4592
@loub4592 7 жыл бұрын
great info i have a 1993 craftmaster trying to get it fixed thank you Wayne and sears
@TREEMAN111
@TREEMAN111 6 жыл бұрын
thank you mr repairman !!!
@dennisheaton7610
@dennisheaton7610 4 жыл бұрын
Incredible video, I thought it may be much more complicated than this. Found a bad upper thermostat and bad lower heating element (hot water lasted about 3 minutes!) Time to hit the hardware store for parts! Thanks!
@searspartsdirect
@searspartsdirect 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for letting us know what you found. We're glad to hear that you found the cause of the problem.
@OurVirtualTime
@OurVirtualTime 2 жыл бұрын
This video is ASMR for my brain. Excellent teacher
@rubendelarosa2567
@rubendelarosa2567 6 жыл бұрын
the best video I like how this guy explain it very very good GREAT VIDEO
@ickess
@ickess 3 жыл бұрын
This video was / is very helpful. Great job!
@henrygraterol
@henrygraterol 5 жыл бұрын
Wow! Great video. Thank you!
@ronaldchong
@ronaldchong 4 жыл бұрын
great video. thanks so much for this exceptional troubleshooting procedure and explanation. the high temp limit switch tripped on mine. i will monitor it and replace both thermostats if it trips again.
@droidroxmysox
@droidroxmysox 8 ай бұрын
Thank you!! 🎉 saved me a call to the repair man, i still think something else is wrong with it like the temperature control buuut this will bide me time til i get paid
@jocelynbeland5493
@jocelynbeland5493 3 жыл бұрын
Very Well done, easy Way to understand the principal.
@ejazahmed5457
@ejazahmed5457 5 жыл бұрын
just watched this video and fix my water heater. thanks you save my time and money.. bless you
@searspartsdirect
@searspartsdirect 5 жыл бұрын
We're glad to hear that you fixed your water heater and that our video helped.
@boydhayden3295
@boydhayden3295 4 жыл бұрын
Gas water heater is the control unit replace able?
@Darth-.-Vaper
@Darth-.-Vaper 8 жыл бұрын
Great video.Was able to troubleshoot my heater thanks to this.
@bufferzone3247
@bufferzone3247 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I wont tell my plumber that I know. Lets test his honesty.
@josuemartinez3295
@josuemartinez3295 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks it was very helpful I got my water heater working again thanks again
@SharpTheDemon
@SharpTheDemon 5 жыл бұрын
Best video I've seen on this.
@searspartsdirect
@searspartsdirect 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the positive feedback. We're glad to hear that you liked the video.
@daviddavids3653
@daviddavids3653 3 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU For making it so easy AMEN
@coriyork2534
@coriyork2534 3 жыл бұрын
This guy is awesome! Bravo😀
@marcelorsc1
@marcelorsc1 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, thank you!
@robwinter3183
@robwinter3183 2 жыл бұрын
Mine was not hot enough - adjusted the temp control - worked for me. Mine (was) hissing - but it's stopped....condensation apparently. This video was very helpful - thank you.
@izzycamaro
@izzycamaro 6 жыл бұрын
great job, you sir are one of the BEST. GOD BLESS.
@searspartsdirect
@searspartsdirect 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the encouragement and positive feedback.
@Joe-bl5lc
@Joe-bl5lc Жыл бұрын
Thank you, excellent video.
@MrPresident2001
@MrPresident2001 2 жыл бұрын
Huge thank you!! I loved how you methodically walked through the troubleshooting logic from A to Z. I wish I’d seen this video before watching all of the other half-baked ones out there on this topic. Excellent job sir!
@kimmilil
@kimmilil 4 жыл бұрын
thank you so much . I fixed it myself :)
@jasonwilliamssr.9094
@jasonwilliamssr.9094 Жыл бұрын
Give this guy a raise right now! 💰💵💰he deserves it no questions asked. Hands down the best explained vid I’ve seen yet on KZfaq 🫡.
@josemaria9242
@josemaria9242 8 жыл бұрын
very good thanks for great information
@evarsonazevedo5321
@evarsonazevedo5321 2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thank you for sharing !
@tony56321
@tony56321 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, my water heater is working now.
@petersensalas8643
@petersensalas8643 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir....great info... great vid..
@edwaggonersr.7446
@edwaggonersr.7446 7 жыл бұрын
Great video.
@FarginBastiges
@FarginBastiges 6 жыл бұрын
Great video. He reminds me of Hiwayne Suggs.
@davidarsenault3773
@davidarsenault3773 Жыл бұрын
Great infos. And very well explained too.
@troydugger362
@troydugger362 4 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thank you
@Fishingpodcast
@Fishingpodcast 3 жыл бұрын
Saved me so much pain n headache thank u!!!!!
@gabinoflores8267
@gabinoflores8267 6 жыл бұрын
VERY.GOOD.VIDEO.SR...GOD.BLESS.YOU...
@samuelb9143
@samuelb9143 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video - thank you!
@jeffglanstein4489
@jeffglanstein4489 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent presentation
@diedericho
@diedericho 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Thanks , great video, very clear and didactic.
@martinmcdermott7138
@martinmcdermott7138 6 жыл бұрын
excellent video wayne, well explained
@searspartsdirect
@searspartsdirect 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for letting us know that you liked the video.
@salaheddinebasraoui8592
@salaheddinebasraoui8592 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much this video very helpful thanks
@zackscruggs4543
@zackscruggs4543 3 жыл бұрын
Thank ya Ron!
@flmartin2
@flmartin2 6 жыл бұрын
Great video
@cathyjordan5487
@cathyjordan5487 Жыл бұрын
Makes sense - thanks!
@ajbahe
@ajbahe 2 жыл бұрын
Great Video!
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