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Can you replace a 1500 watt element with a 2000 watt element in a 40 gallon water heater?
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What causes a hot water heater element to short out?
if an element is constantly expanding and contracting (if you keep switching the hot water heater off and on again) all the time it causes cracks and over time the water leaks into the element causing it to short which means you have to replace it.
Can you turn off hot water heater but still have the breaker turned on Or will it burn the element?
no as it will burn out the element
How do you size a water heater?
An average household is 4 people . They require a 40 US gallon heater. Add 10 gal for each additional person.
Do you need a permit to replace a hot water heater?
All countries have rules and regulations, only a qualified plumber may install, replace, maintain a hot water heater. Therefore the permit required would be the plumbers qualification
Why would dirt be coming out of the hot water tap in the bathroom?
The most likeliest answer to this question would be that your hot water heater is unfortunately rusting or perishing from the inside, no amount of cleaning will help. your only option is to replace the hot water heater.
How do you fix or replace water heater element if the threads are stripped out in the heater?
No way to fix that - your tank is scrap.
Can you replace a 50 gallon water heater for a 40 gallon?
Yes, that is easily done, but will it cope adequately with demand ?
What causes a hot water heater element to short out?
if an element is constantly expanding and contracting (if you keep switching the hot water heater off and on again) all the time it causes cracks and over time the water leaks into the element causing it to short which means you have to replace it.
Why is your hot water all of a sudden very hot?
If water heater is electric, usually bottom element is going bad. Replace ASAP.
What size water heater for 1200sqfeet?
It is not the square feet that determines the size water heater you need it is the demand. The more people who live in the home the higher the demand on the water heater to produce enough hot water. 1-3 people requires a 40 gallon water heater 4-6 people requires a 50 gallon water heater Of course you can make do with a 40 gallon water heater with a family of 4 or more but you will at times run out of hot water. Even if there are only 1 or 2 living in the home do not buy a 30 gallon water heater. You save very little money and may run out of hot water. But at least a 40 gallon.
What are common electric water heater repair problems?
In general a water heater will only last so long.The major problems are with the thermostat and the heating element.You'll have to replace the thermostat occasionally.If the heating element goes out it's time for a new water heater.
Do you need to replace your water heater or can it be fixed if it cools down quickly and is regularly tripping the breaker?
Could be a bad heating element or a bad breaker, either of which can be fixed. The only reason to replace a water heater is if it is leaking. Anything else can be fixed cheaper.
Where can one find the instructions on a 40 gallon water heater for installation?
One can find instructions for a 40 gallon water heater for installation from the 'American Water Heater' website where it can be viewed in PDF format. One can also find instructions on the 'About' website.
How many btu for a 40 gallon water heater?
36000
Can water heater element be reuse?
Wouldn't recommend.
What watts dose the heater have to be in a turtle tank?
it all depends on the amount of water you can usually get by with a 10 gallon heater
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