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scotty46
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Aug 29, 2017

Water heater not working

Electric part of water heater not working. Breaker has not tripped. Monitor light is lit, but no hot water. Gas heater function on water heater works fins. Any suggestions what to look for?
  • maybe bad element from running on electric without water in the heater on last trip?
  • Bad element
    Bad thermostat/hi temp cutout
    Bad switch on water heater (Suburban)
    Loose wire/bad wire connection

    Volt/ohm meter to isolate the problem (if you are comfortable troubleshooting 120 vac)