A Process for Checking Thermostats on Water Heaters

Do you have problems with your water heater? The thermostat on the water heater can be broken. We have produced an overview to understand better how the thermostat operates, how to test it, and how to change it when it breaks or malfunctions.

What Is the Purpose of a Water Heater Thermostat?

Your home's hot water supply and water heater are both controlled by the water heater thermostat. Two thermostats are typically found in standard water heaters; one holds the top heating element, and the other contains the bottom.

How to Check the Thermostat on a Water Heater

Test the water heater thermostat briefly to make sure it's working correctly. Follow these directions for a typical dual-element water heater's top and bottom heating elements.

• Your water heater's power should be turned off. Check or fix plumbing equipment only while the emphasis is on it since you risk harming the system or yourself.

• After taking off the cover, lifting and fixing the insulation, so it doesn't get in your way, and unscrewing the access panel, test the thermostat.

• To isolate the component, cut its power connections.

• Only one terminal should be in contact with the digital multimeter's probes at once.

The thermostat should be in continuous operation if the meter display shows zero voltage. If the meter shows either no voltage or a voltage of one, the thermostat needs to be fixed or replaced.

How to Change a Faulty Thermostat in a Water Heater

Follow these eight steps if you need to adjust the water heater's thermostat.

• Turn off the water heater's electricity.

• For a clear view, unscrew the access panel, remove it, and reposition the insulation.

• With the help of the digital multimeter, ensure that the power is off.

• Disconnect the power lines and take off the protective covering.

• Replace the outdated thermostat with a new one.

• Reattach the protective covering and reapply the cables.

• After putting the insulation back where it was, the access panel is placed with screws.

• Check the new thermostat after restarting the electricity.

Not All Thermostats Are Used For Water Heaters; remember that

One or two heating components are used in water heaters. Make sure the thermostat you choose has the same element as the one in your water heater (i.e., single-element thermostats with single-element water heaters and dual-element thermostats with dual-element water heaters). If you don't, the thermostat won't operate properly.

Single-element thermostats are designed to be used with water heaters that only have one heating element instead of two-element thermostats. On the other hand, dual-element thermostats are made for water heaters with two heating elements. Most water heaters need a thermostat with two heating elements because they have two heating elements. A dual-element water heater has top and bottom units that vary in size and operation.

What Does a Water Heater Reset Button Do?

The reset button that prevents electricity from going to the water heater is only available on water heaters with dual elements. When a malfunction arises inside the device, the reset button starts this procedure.

Services for replacing and repairing water heaters

Make an appointment with our team of qualified plumbers by calling the HVAC Repair Guide if the water heater thermostat on your system isn't functioning. Our specialists provide complete water heater replacement and repair services for homes in Virginia. No matter if your water heater is making weird noises or showing signs of corrosion, our experts will help you fix the problem.

As with other plumbing services, our plumbers offer sink installation, gas line repair, drain cleaning, and sump pump installation. Schedule an appointment to get help with a broken hot water heater or other plumbing issues in your house.