Electric Water Heater Repair guides
Repair guides for Repair guides common to all 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.…
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…
Articles and videos for electric water heaters
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.…
Find out how to drain the tank on your electric water heater.…