Water heater repair guides
Fixing your water heater is a breeze with our step-by-step repair guides and videos for parts such as heating elements and anode rods. Use the maintenance and DIY troubleshooting tips in our repair help section to keep the shower water hot and your utility bills low. Our expert advice covers common water heater brands such as Kenmore, State, Rheem and AO Smith. Search your model number for a complete list of replacement parts for your water heater and order the part you need.
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.…
Most common symptoms to help you fix your water heaters
Choose a symptom to see related water heater repairs.
Main causes: loose water pipe fittings, leaky drain valve, bad temperature-pressure relief valve, leaky heating element,…
Main causes: water supply needs chlorine treatment, anode rod too reactive…
Main causes: lack of power, no gas supply, thermostat limit switch tripped, bad element, bad thermostat, gas valve failu…
Main causes: broken heating element, thermostat failure, excessive tank sediment, tank size too small, burner valve asse…
Main causes: faulty pressure relief valve, water is overheating…
Main causes: thermostats need adjustment, water heater capacity too low, bad heating element, thermostat failure, excess…
Main causes: thermostat temperature set too high, thermostats need adjustment, faulty thermostat, shorted heating elemen…
Effective articles & videos to help repair your water heaters
Use the advice and tips in these articles and videos to get the most out of your water heater.
Learn some of the most common symbols found in a wiring diagram and what they mean.…
Learn how to decipher symbols so you can buy the right part for your problem.…
These common questions and answers can help you make the most of your water heater.…