cdwz
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We have a fairly new water heater (around 6 years old) that keeps shutting itself off. Around once a day I have to press the reset button on the high limit switch, and we have all noticed a significant increase in water temperature coming out of the taps.
I've used a multimeter to test the thermostats and the elements, and both seem to pass the test, but maybe that doesn't mean anything. If I change the temp setting on the upper thermostat at all, the limit switch trips the second I move the dial.
I'm pretty sure this is a bad thermostat, but I want to make sure there isn't something else that might be bad that I'm overlooking.
Any advice is appreciated.
I've used a multimeter to test the thermostats and the elements, and both seem to pass the test, but maybe that doesn't mean anything. If I change the temp setting on the upper thermostat at all, the limit switch trips the second I move the dial.
I'm pretty sure this is a bad thermostat, but I want to make sure there isn't something else that might be bad that I'm overlooking.
Any advice is appreciated.