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rbp111
Explorer
Feb 16, 2020

problem with electric water heater-Fixed but new problem

I have a Suburban 12gal electric water heater which about 5 years old. It recently started to give me problems in that the heater warms the water, but it does not get hot. I have tried everything, ch...
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doxiemom11
Explorer II
Feb 17, 2020
Needs a new heating element. Probably caked with lime and crud so it's can't heat efficiently anymore. They are pretty cheap. Will cost an arm and a leg at the dealer if they fix it.

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