How to Test a Hot Water Heater Element
Part 1
Accessing the Elements
1
Turn off the breaker that powers the hot water heater.
2
Remove the metal cover so you can see the water heater’s thermostat.
3
Pull out the insulation and plastic cover if your heater has them.
4
Test the power with a non-contact voltage detector to make sure it’s off.
5
Identify the ends of the 2 metal elements inside of the open panel.
Part 2
Using the Multimeter
1
Set your multimeter to the lowest setting for ohms of resistance.
2
Take 1 of the wires off of a water heater element.
3
Hold the multimeter prongs to the element screws to test for flow.
4
Look to see how many ohms of resistance the multimeter reads.
5
Test the second water heater element if the first is working properly.
6
Reattach the wire and cover the water heater's exposed panel.
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Using the Multimeter
1
Set your multimeter to the lowest setting for ohms of resistance.
2
Take 1 of the wires off of a water heater element.
3
Hold the multimeter prongs to the element screws to test for flow.
4
Look to see how many ohms of resistance the multimeter reads.
5
Test the second water heater element if the first is working properly.
6
Reattach the wire and cover the water heater's exposed panel.
Plumbing Fort Worth TX
https://plumbingfortworthtx.com/
682-268-1739 📞
plumbing_supply
plumbers_near_me
Emergency_plumbing
Plumbing_contractors
drain_cleaner
drainage_pipe
drain_snake
plumbing_tools
emergency_plumber
plumber
24_hr_plumbing
Plumbing_Fort_Worth_TX
Drain_Cleaning_Fort_Worth_TX
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