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It seems that our water heater, 50 Gallon, State Select, electric, is having some issues. The unit is only 6 years old.
The other morning I noticed the water was excessively hot and later that same day the water was only luke warm and then not warm at all.
I went out and notice a red button on the upper heating element (also has a lower water temp. setting) so I hit the red button and noticed the water getting warmer and hour or so later.
This morning I noticed the water in the shower was excessively hot again so I turned off the breaker to the water heater before I left for work.
The unit has 2 temperature settings, both were on the lowest settings.
Could this be the temperature regulator going bad and not shutting off the heating element and then trips the breaker on the water heater itself when it gets to hot?
Is this something I can fix with some replacement parts from Home Depot or Lowes? Or should I call in a professional?
Thanks in advance
The other morning I noticed the water was excessively hot and later that same day the water was only luke warm and then not warm at all.
I went out and notice a red button on the upper heating element (also has a lower water temp. setting) so I hit the red button and noticed the water getting warmer and hour or so later.
This morning I noticed the water in the shower was excessively hot again so I turned off the breaker to the water heater before I left for work.
The unit has 2 temperature settings, both were on the lowest settings.
Could this be the temperature regulator going bad and not shutting off the heating element and then trips the breaker on the water heater itself when it gets to hot?
Is this something I can fix with some replacement parts from Home Depot or Lowes? Or should I call in a professional?
Thanks in advance
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