Electric Water Heater Thermostat Replacement

Electric water heater thermostat replacement step 1 always disconnect the power or shut off the breaker before doing any work on a water heater.

Electric water heater thermostat replacement. Exclusive everbilt t o d single pole lower thermostat residential electric water heater model eb11695 9 98 9 98. 20 using the water heater socket remove the bottom element by turning counter clockwise. Set your store to see local availability. Water heater thermostat replacement procedure applies to either the lower or upper element.

Remove the plastic cover. Replace the faulty thermostat and place the insulation back over the thermostats and the heating elements. To change thermostats you will need to remove the access panel and safety cover do this for both upper and lower access panels on dual element units. 19 remove the 2 wires on the bottom element.

Most parts ship within one business day. Turn the circuit breaker back on to activate the electric water heater. Replace the access panel covers securing the covers with the retaining screws. Before replacing make sure that the electrical power to the unit and breaker is turned off.

18 replace the top thermostat and be care to pay attention to the wire locations for me i used the rheem sp11698 electric thermostat. Get the right part every time with our online lookup tool quick shipping. Rheem protech lower thermistor replacement kit for rheem performance platinum water heaters model sp15228 8 09 8 09. Reconnect the wires make sure the thermostat is flush against the tank.

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