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Topic: water heater keeps shutting off (Read 618 times)

legendary
Activity: 1120
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January 30, 2014, 01:23:33 AM
#11
What does it mean when my electric hot water heater has shit off 3 times this week ....

I'm curious - how do you tell when a water heater is shitted off with you? Wink

http://www.tanklessguys.com/tag/tank-water-heater-explosion/
donator
Activity: 2058
Merit: 1007
Poor impulse control.
January 30, 2014, 01:21:22 AM
#10
What does it mean when my electric hot water heater has shit off 3 times this week ....

I'm curious - how do you tell when a water heater is shitted off with you? Wink
legendary
Activity: 1120
Merit: 1009
January 30, 2014, 01:17:51 AM
#9
Have you drained the tank lately to remove built up sediment? It might not fix the problem, but it couldn't hurt.
KWH
legendary
Activity: 1904
Merit: 1045
In Collateral I Trust.
January 30, 2014, 01:17:15 AM
#8
How long do the elements usually last, we replaced them about 8 months ago.  Will check valve tomorrow when I get home.

Usually for years but if deposits start building up, it won't take long to have a problem.
full member
Activity: 238
Merit: 100
January 30, 2014, 12:56:47 AM
#7
How long do the elements usually last, we replaced them about 8 months ago.  Will check valve tomorrow when I get home.
KWH
legendary
Activity: 1904
Merit: 1045
In Collateral I Trust.
January 29, 2014, 10:41:15 PM
#6
Definitely have to keep the temp up.  I like it on the hot side.  have it at 135 which seems reasonable.  Anything less and the hot water doesn't last as long.  Plus we have horrible hard water where im at for now and need the extra temps for the dishwasher and washing machine.  Will check the valve

Hard water? Look at the elements. If they get build up they will trip the breaker.
full member
Activity: 238
Merit: 100
January 29, 2014, 10:29:49 PM
#5
Definitely have to keep the temp up.  I like it on the hot side.  have it at 135 which seems reasonable.  Anything less and the hot water doesn't last as long.  Plus we have horrible hard water where im at for now and need the extra temps for the dishwasher and washing machine.  Will check the valve
legendary
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Merit: 1031
RIP Mommy
January 29, 2014, 10:16:47 PM
#4
Turn temp down, make sure overflow valve is wide open.
full member
Activity: 238
Merit: 100
January 29, 2014, 09:45:28 PM
#3
Cool, just curious because we had all the parts replaced kast year, elements, electronics, etc.  Just wondering if there was a quick fix that could be done.
hero member
Activity: 602
Merit: 500
January 29, 2014, 09:40:18 PM
#2
What does it mean when my electric hot water heater has shit off 3 times this week and I had to push the reset button to get it back on and how to prevent?

Call to get it checked out and have it fixed most likely a fault which has a easy fix with the right knowledge.
full member
Activity: 238
Merit: 100
January 29, 2014, 09:31:47 PM
#1
What does it mean when my electric hot water heater has shit off 3 times this week and I had to push the reset button to get it back on and how to prevent?
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