20 Most Recent Rheem 50 GAL ELEC TALL Water Heater 6YR SC 83VR522 Questions & Answers

Protect yourself.
If water heater is tripping breaker and water heater is wet, then danger of electrocution.
Turn off power.

You do not need special element. Local home center and hardware sell generic elements.
Check side of tank for element wattage, usually 4500 Watts.
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If fiberglass insulation is wet, you need new insulation because the insulation and cover cannot be left off the heater.
If thermostat is not covered with insulation, then cooler air will cause thermostat to mis-read temperature, and tank will overheat.
Putting a wet water heater back into service is dangerous.
Manufacturers suggest replacing flooded water heater.
Local Lowes here sells new 40 gallon electric water heater for $207.
Loosen anode rod before installing.
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Check all wiring at water heater and possible upper thermostat is bad, and in need of replacement.

It sounds like you have a bad element, you can test them if you have an electrical meter. Turn the breaker off to the water heater take the access cover off for each element and disconnect the wires to each element, then put your meter to check for continuity and put one electrode on each screw if it beeps they are good

Yes Voltage and wattage printed is on end of each element If element shows 240V 4500 watt, then element Wattage at 208V is reduced to 3375 watts and will heat 16+ gallons per hour If element is rated 208 and 4500w, then element will operate at 4500 watt and heat 20 gallons per hour http://waterheatertimer.org/Figure-Volts-Amps-Watts-for-water-heater.html http://waterheatertimer.org/images/Whirlpool-energy-smart-watt-rating-IMG_2600.jpg http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-replace-water-heater-element.html Gene If you need further help, I’m available over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/gene_9f0ef4df2f9897e7

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Copy following linksPush reset button:http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-troubleshoot-electric-problems-with-water-heater.html#resetMore causes:http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-troubleshoot-electric-problems-with-water-heater.html#noAdd comment and give information that shows on label on side of tank If you need further help, I’m available over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/gene_9f0ef4df2f9897e7

1) Copy following link:http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-troubleshoot-electric-problems-with-water-heater.html#nohttp://waterheatertimer.org/Crossover.htmlhttp://waterheatertimer.org/Low-hot-water-pressure.html2) One pipe on top of heater is warm??? >> breaker is ON >>> this indicates that electric water heater has hot water. When you opened the TP valve, did hot water come out???3) Feb 2013 >> add a comment. If you need further help, I’m available over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/gene_9f0ef4df2f9897e7

one of your elements probaly shot

It could be a thermocouple but first take the whole pilot assembly out and disassemble it. Clean it very good (compressed air is ok) especially the orifice inside the pilot horn. You may just have a weak pilot. If the flame is in good contact with the thermocouple and problem still exist, then change the thermocouple. I believe in doing the free things first.

Open following links to determine source of leak and take necessary steps to prevent water damage:http://waterheatertimer.org/Leaking-water-heater.htmlhttp://waterheatertimer.org/Emergency-steps-for-leaking-water-heater.html

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Copy following link for step-by-stephttp://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-replace-water-heater-element.htmlYou might want to test them first.If water heater has some hot water, then upper element is good.http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-test-water-heater-element.htmlIf elements test good, then problem can be thermostats.http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-troubleshoot-electric-problems-with-water-heater.html If you need further help, I’m available over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/gene_9f0ef4df2f9897e7

Look at watt rating printed on end of each element.Elements are generic and available at hardware store.You do not need special element. Just match the wattage, or choose less wattage, do not choose higher wattage.http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-test-water-heater-element.htmlMight pick up both thermostats too.http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-replace-thermostat-on-electric-water-heater.html If you need further help, I’m available over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/gene_9f0ef4df2f9897e7

Check if tank is hot.Open drain valve at bottom of tank, and then raise TP lever at top of tank.If water is about same temperature both top and bottom, and water temp at tap is cooler, then turn up temperature, and check for crossover and broken dip tube.http://waterheatertimer.org/Crossover.htmlhttp://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-adjust-water-heater-temperature.htmlIf water in lower part of tank is very cool compared with top, then you want to test elements, replace thermostats, and clean sediment out of tank.http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-test-water-heater-element.htmlAdd a comment as needed while you work on tank. If you need further help, I’m available over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/gene_9f0ef4df2f9897e7

For electric tank: Push in the reset button located on upper thermostat.http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-troubleshoot-electric-water-heater.htmlFor gas tank, then more specific information might be needed for example if unit has power vent, when was the air intake cleaned, is the pilot lit, what brand and model number etc etc..http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-troubleshoot-gas-water-heater.htmlFor tankless, or solar, or hybrid electric, gas boiler, or indirect, or RV heater, etc then please include brand, and model that appears on label on side of unit. If you need further help, I’m available over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/gene_9f0ef4df2f9897e7