testinfg elec water heater element
Is there a quick way to use a meter and check to see if my heating element is working? worked last yr, started up this year and will not heat, how can I check to see if current is getting there ( and ...
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Remove the leads (wires and connectors) from the water heater element and measure ohms across the two connections on the element. Infinite resistance would mean the element has an open and is not good. Zero ohms would mean the element is shorted and is also bad. I don't know the correct range of resistance for a 120V water heater element but it may be 9-10 ohms.
