Electric Hot Water Heater No Hot Water. If your electric water heater has stopped working entirely or if it produces less hot water quantity than normal or the electric water heater produces warm but not hot water the diagnosis of the water heater problem is pretty easy and sometimes the repair is easy and inexpensive as well. Here are some common examples.
An absence of hot water generally occurs as a result of all the hot water in the tank being used up for example by running both the washing machine and dishwasher at the same time. If the breaker has tripped switch it off then switch it back on again. Water heaters that heat with electricity rather than gas can also suddenly stop producing hot water.
Common signs electric water heater problems.
Faulty thermostat the upper thermostat on an electric water heater actually controls both the upper and lower heating elements. Carefully remove the insulation using gloves and goggles is recommended as some of this material may contain fiberglass. This causes the dreaded hot water not working situation. Common signs electric water heater problems.