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Is your electric water heater not producing hot water or running out too quickly? A faulty heating element is one of the most common causes. In this step-by-step video, I’ll show you how to test and replace a water heater heating element safely and effectively.

You’ll learn how to:
• Identify signs of a bad heating element
• Test the element with a multimeter for continuity
• Safely drain your water heater before replacement
• Remove and install a new heating element
• Restore power and test for hot water

Whether you’re a DIY homeowner or just trying to save on repair costs, this guide makes the process simple.

If your water heater still isn’t heating after replacing the element, you may need to check the thermostats or wiring.

🛠️ Tools & Parts Needed:
• Replacement heating element (check your model: 4500W or 5500W, screw-in or bolt-in style)
• Multimeter
• Water heater element wrench
• Garden hose (for draining tank)
• Screwdriver

⚡ Safety Tip: Always turn off power at the breaker and confirm with a tester before working on an electric water heater.

🔩 Parts Used:
EVERBILT - 4500-Watt/240-Volt HWD Water Heater Element Part No.: EBSE-4500-240
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-...

🧰 Tools & Supplies Used:
HILTEX - 40508 Digital Multimeter Diode & Transistor Tester AC DC Volt Test Voltmeter https://a.co/d/b76sKjh

PITTSBURGH PRO - 1/2 in. Drive, 25 in. Breaker Bar https://www.harborfreight.com/hand-to...

PITTSBURGH - 8 in. Needle Nose Pliers https://www.harborfreight.com/8-in-ne...

BRAUN - 500 Lumen LED Rechargeable Magnetic Handheld Foldable Slim Bar Work Light
https://www.harborfreight.com/lightin...

EVERBILT - 5 in. Water Heater Element Wrench https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-...

PITTSBURGH - 3/8 in. x 8 in. Slotted Screwdriver https://www.harborfreight.com/hand-to...

DURALAST - 38mm 12 Point Axle Nut Socket https://www.autozone.com/test-scan-an...

PITTSBURGH - 10 in. Groove Joint Pliers https://www.harborfreight.com/hand-to...

📸 Filmed with iPhone 15 Pro https://www.apple.com/iphone-15-pro/

📽 Chapters:
00:00 – Intro
00:44 – Safety Checks
01:08 – Explanation of Unit
01:41 – Opening Unit
02:18 – Thermostat Explanation
02:52 – Symptoms
03:10 – Draining the Tank
04:26 – Removing Top Plug
05:44 – Checking Drain Hose
06:16 – Testing Elements for Continuity
08:13 – Removing Wires from Elements
09:52 – More Symptoms
10:15 – Removing Top Element
11:50 – Removing Bottom Element
13:31 – Bottom Element Issue
14:33 – Installing New Bottom Element
16:20 – Wiring Tip
19:00 – Securing Cover
19:56 – Refilling Tank/Purging Air
21:23 – Securing Top Plug
21:33 – Turning Power On
21:59 – Final Checks

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