DIY electric water heater repair
Whether you're getting only a little hot water or no hot water at all from your electric water heater, Sears PartsDirect has the DIY troubleshooting help you need to fix the problem. Check out one of the common symptoms below to troubleshoot a specific problem with your water heater. If your unit is displaying an error code, look up what it means on our error code charts.
Once you determine the problem, replace the part with the help of our repair guides. You can also find out how to troubleshoot heating problems, learn how to drain the tank and find answers to common questions on our articles and videos page.
To find the owner’s manual or a complete list of replacement parts for your electric water heater, search for your model number.
Symptoms for electric water heaters
Main causes: excessive tank sediment, high voltage supply…
Main causes: thermostats need adjustment, bad heating elements, faulty thermostats, tank sediment build-up, broken dip t…
Repair guides for electric water heaters
How to replace a water heater element
If your water heater runs out of hot water quickly and one of the two heating elements has failed, replace the element f…
How to replace an electric water heater anode rod
If your hot water begins to smell like rotten eggs, replace the anode rod with a zinc-aluminum anode rod following the i…
How to replace an electric water heater thermostat
If the water temperature fluctuates or you don't get enough hot water, follow these instructions to replace your water h…
How to replace a water heater drain valve
If the drain valve on your electric water heater is leaking water, replace it following these step-by-step instructions.…
How to replace a water heater temperature and pressure (T&P) relief valve
Replace a broken temperature/pressure (T&P) relief valve on an electric water heater using these instructions.…
Articles and videos for electric water heaters
Get advice on simple DIY fixes for appliances that you can safely do on your own.…
Get answers to frequently asked questions about Sears and Sears PartsDirect.…
Learn how to troubleshoot issues when your electric water heater is not heating your water.…
Learn how to determine if you have a shorted heating element or broken thermostat in your electric water heater.…
Find out how to drain the tank on your electric water heater.…