Electric Hot Water Heater Thermostat Replacement

Remove the access panel and check both thermostats on the water heater.

Electric hot water heater thermostat replacement.

Get free shipping on qualified thermostat water heater accessories or buy online pick up in store today in the plumbing department. Rheem protech upper thermistor eco replacement kit for rheem performance platinum water heaters model sp15100 17 99. Remove the outside access covers. Remove the panel that corresponds to the thermostat that needs replacing.

Thermostats are held in place by a special bracket that holds it firmly against the tank allowing the. Reliance electric water heater thermostat universal upper adjustable adjusts from 120 degree to 160 degree 208 thru 480 volt with energy cut off switch interchangeable with non adjustable upper thermostat. Head over to the circuit breaker box and locate the switch that s labeled water heater or. How to replace an electric water heater thermostat step 1.

Disconnect the wires from the terminals. Remove the plastic cover. Take the old. An electric hot water heater has an.

Remove the cover and insulation to have access to the thermostat. Water heater thermostat replacement procedure applies to either the lower or upper element. Electric water heater thermostat replacement step 1. Rheem protech upper thermostat for electric water heaters model sp8293 19 49 19 49.

Turn off the electrical power to the water heater at the circuit panel. Before replacing make sure that the electrical power to the unit and breaker is turned off. Turn the power off.