Troubleshooting Thermostat Electric Water Heater

The water heater may not heat the water at all it may heat mildly or it may heat too much.

Troubleshooting thermostat electric water heater. You will see the electric wiring that handles the water heater. How to troubleshoot the water heater electric thermostats preparing for a water heater thermostat test. Turn off the power to the water heater in the service panel. A water heater repair will be unnecessary if there s another reason why.

Test the wires to confirm the power is off using a non contact voltage tester. Remove the access panel insulation and plastic safety guard from each heating element on the water heater. Check the heat setting on both. Remember a few things before you try to troubleshoot a thermostat.

Next remove the screws and open the panel. A continuity test will tell you if the thermostat circuit is open which means you need. Locate the screws that hold the electric access panel to the water heater. You cannot inspect a thermostat with the power turned off.