Fixing Water Heater that Trips Breaker Occasionally

[@LexVance]

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[@southeastd.c5636]

I replaced both elements and thermostats because my bottom element didn't have enough power so it kept tripping my breaker box. Abt an hr ago,it tripped off again....What could be the issue now?

[@juliasharp6210]

Thank you for the step by step information. People may tease you about explaining every step, but this is exactly what my brain needs so that I learn. I'm about to try this!

[@LexVance]

Thank you so much for watching Julia!

[@MarcShoup-lr5bw]

I bought this water heater kzbin.infoUgkx8G49mV71sAzUl9shXyLW-r3XgHH9EVh1 for use in my bus conversion. I installed it under my kitchen sink and it is fed by a high efficiency on-demand LP water heater. It is both a backup hot water source as well as a water saving device since we have hot water on demand rather than having to wait for the gas on demand water heater to finish its ignition cycle. I decided on this water heater due to the fact that it only draws 1300watts when it's ON instead of the 1500 watts that most Water heaters this size draw. In an RV a couple hundred watts can be a big deal. With very low standby losses, I don't have to worry about excessive power consumption. When propane is not available for our gas water heater, in conjunction with our low flow shower head there is enough hot water available to shower, albeit we won't be taking "hotel showers." Also very happy with the recovery rate of this water heater. Granted, it is quite small, but it does exactly what we need it to do.

[@LexVance]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@lwvmobile]

I'm glad my water heater wasn't that bad and crudded up when I had the same issue. I had continuity on both elements though, and they weren't broken when pulling them out, so I suspect the problem was with the upper thermostat. Regardless, I bought one of those kits like you showed at my local hardware store for $40. At that price, you might as well replace both elements and thermostats on a 240v heater. Its been working well ever since with no breaker tripping.

[@LexVance]

Nice fix! Thank you so much for watching!

[@wyldvigilante]

Good move on removing the sediment never thought of that.. Stepping up my game now . Awesome video.

[@LexVance]

Thank you so much for watching wyld!

[@throttlebottle5906]

well water around here, they;re often filled with deep sediment, the worse was half way to top element!

[@FloridaManRevolt]

Followed your instructions and found the same thing happened to my heating element. Thank you!!

[@LexVance]

You're welcome! Thank you so much for watching!

[@guygotti5119]

Lex you’re the man, I’m going to check the heating elements….thanks for an amazingly informative video. Off to go help a 90 yr old person who has not had hot water in 2 weeks and she couldn’t get a plumber to show up.

[@LexVance]

You're welcome Guy! I hope it works out for you!

[@Randylazz]

One thing I learned being a HVACR Tech is to never take short cuts and alway take your time.............Great Video Bruh = )

[@LexVance]

Right on! Thank you so much for watching Randy!

[@mo-ev4dt]

I have a service call tomorrow for a tripping water heater.. that helped me a lot thank you brother

[@LexVance]

You're welcome Mo! Thank you so much for watching!

[@flhvacrfossil2124]

Good job Lexmiester, I found a metric#38 - 6point socket for no slip element removal.👍👍

[@LexVance]

Thank you so much for watching FLH!

[@dawna7965]

Thank you! I must admit, the beginning of the video was unstable from holding the camera in your hand. It was difficult for me to view, so I moved on to other online videos. I eventually came back to yours and skipped ahead to the portion where the camera was stable. I am so glad I did! Your video is super helpful and I really appreciate your efforts. I’m sure there are others that are not sensitive to the video motion (I become ill like motion sickness) and it won’t bother most folks at all. It’s a great tutorial, and I recommend others stick with it. I appreciate you’re extra emphasis on important details, and your thorough approach to avoid water damage in your home. Thanks again! You’re wonderful! :)

[@LexVance]

Thank you so much for watching Dawn!

[@jimmylarge1148]

Make your own vids then complains-a-lot.

[@notsosilentmajority1]

Thanks for the video. I installed my water heater about 7 years ago but we live in an area with extreme calcium, etc.. I just had a water softener installed that removes calcium and a bunch of other things. Of course our water is great now but the water heater is beginning to trip the breaker every now and then. I was getting ready to put in a new water heater again...... until I saw your video. This beats changing the entire water heater all over again. I'm sure my elements look like yours did, if not worse. With the new water treatment softener and our water being very good, the new elements should (hopefully) hold up for a while. Great job. Thanks again. 👍

[@LexVance]

You're welcome! Thank you so much for watching!

[@notsosilentmajority1]

@@LexVance 👌

[@mainj54]

Worked for Sears service from 75-90 and did hundreds of element change outs. 90% of time tank would not drain from calcium buildup so had to change out full. State industries had a element called the sand hog that could operate in hard water with tanks full of calcium. Most of the heater elements had a 4 bolt flange and were a little tricky to install with water in the tank. I don't miss working on water heaters!

[@LexVance]

Right on! I worked at an old apartment complex that was built in 1972. It had one old original water heat left that had the 4 bolt element. This was on 2003! Thank you so much for watching!

[@principeazteca2000]

Good job Lex.....tomorrow i got a do the same thing at work...thanks for sharing ...👍👍👍👍

[@LexVance]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@ApartmentMaintenance]

Nice repair 👍 Just changed a Evaporator coil on the ol Goodman Awuf. 3rd coil this year already. Stay safe out there 👍👍

[@LexVance]

👍😆👍 I did one Friday. Awful AWUF. Thank you so much for watching Rich!

[@shayshayw8365]

Thanks bud. So glad i found this. Now we know what is going on with our hot water heater.

[@LexVance]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@janetbarnes9892]

Thanks so much for this video, our heating element went out and this is what ours looked like!!!! 😳 Thanks so much for this video and God Bless you all!🤗🙏🏾❤️

[@LexVance]

You're welcome Janet! Thank you so much for watching!

[@MrRalph-qm4qy]

Thanks for the vid broski keeps me educated on what could have been happening in a water heater 👍

[@LexVance]

Thank you so much for watching Mr. VX!

[@patriciaconti5907]

Very instructful and good reminders. Thanks so much!

[@LexVance]

You're welcome! Thank you so much for watching Patricia!

[@The_dadest]

Awesome video man!!! I’m new in the trade and been learning a lot from all the content!! Thank you

[@LexVance]

Thank you so much for watching Jeremiah!

[@samalfaro87]

welcome my fellow tech

[@MauriceMooreSr]

Thanks good information my breaker keep tripping will be changing today

[@LexVance]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@8kove8]

Greayt video. I dont do the quick swap. I just take my time and drain the water heater and wait a little longer. I do use a water pump as well to help drain the water heater.

[@LexVance]

Right on. Thank you so much for watching Aaron!

[@workingshlub8861]

i agree... take the extra few minutes and drain...one time i had a hell of a time getting a element loose doing the quick swap..long story short the threads on the heater were cross threaded from whoever came before me and new one would not screw on ..lets just say good thing i was in a basement ...you never forget those screw ups lol

[@hindsightistwenty2045]

My knuckles were trembling @4:13...thanks for sharing

[@LexVance]

Thank you so much for watching Hindsight!

[@vernadavis3352]

Love the video. Do you think if I have water sitting in the pan and I change the element, that would fix the problem of the breaker not tripping? Or would that be a waste of time?

[@LexVance]

Water sitting in the pan means there's a leak. I'd find the leak and make sure you don't need a new water heater.

[@justwork_hvac]

Thanks for the video.. That was awesome how you vacuum out the sentiment... Thanks for that tip...

[@LexVance]

Thank you so much for watching Rudy!

[@jimlemaster1389]

What Iv found that works fast. Take out bottom element. Then get you an air compressor and put nozzle in the drain port. Turn the water on at the top of the water heater. As the water drains the air stirs it up from the bottom and the water carrys out all the debris. Works like a charm.

[@LexVance]

Great idea! I'm at a place that uses tankless water heaters now. But, if I ever get back to tanks, I'll definitely try that. Thank you so much for watching Jim!

[@davidharmon8745]

Hard working maintenance man.

[@LexVance]

Thank you so much for watching David!

[@Eddy63]

Great vid Skid ... Nice tech tip on removing sediment with the hose ... I used the little pony pump from Sears to drain water heater in about 15 mins. Ah , those were the days ... Lol ...

[@LexVance]

Thank you so much for watching Eddy!

[@aca.cserviceandrepair1404]

Hay. Great thing with the water hose. Me personally with the apartments I take care of, I never replace the elements because the sediment will rot the metal. Then the water heater will leak. I want your opinion, at what water heater ago do you not replace the elements and just get a new water heater? Also, what you think of the new tankless water heaters taking the place of tank water heaters?

[@LexVance]

If the water heater is all rusty & looking rough, I switch it out. Otherwise, it just gets new elements. I like the new tankless. Only issue has been air in the gas line so far. Once I bleed it, it fires up with no more issues. Thank you so much for watching Lee!

[@workingshlub8861]

when i worked at places if its 10 years plus we just replaced....nobody ever flushed or changed the anode rod so just better to be done with it...tankless are great because just gotta flush every for a few minutes and usually your good for 15-10 years...

[@texasproud3332]

Good job skid I noticed you turned on that water kinda slow remind me of the Steve Lav method 😀

[@LexVance]

👍😆👍 Yep, don't want to buck the lines. Thank you so much for watching Tex!

[@vincentclerico7296]

Extremely detailed. You just saved me a lot of $$$$. Thanks

[@LexVance]

Awesome! I love hearing that. Thank you so much for watching Vincent!

[@ReelGuyTv]

A lot of times residents will go on month-long vacations and report a sulfur smell from the water. We drain the water heaters and add a gallon of vinegar before refilling and let it steep for 4 hours. It use to be a big problem 5 years ago I heard but we seldom have this problem anymore.

[@LexVance]

Nice trick I'll have to remember there. Thank you so much for watching Reel Guy!

[@TimothyCondon00]

How do you add a gallon of vinegar prior to refilling? I had the sulfur smell after a long vacation, even when turning the water heater all the way down. Turning it off completely seems to prevent the sulfur smell.

[@ReelGuyTv]

@@TimothyCondon00 Remove the top heating element for electric heaters. Can get a water heater wrench in the water heater section at lowes or homedepot. Gonna need a transmission funnel. Open up the nearest faucet prior to refilling with water and shut off the moment the foamy vinegar water comes out. Let sit overnight for best results.

[@jhonrylmajait6186]

I'm learning a lot.

[@LexVance]

Thank you so much for watching Jhonryl!

[@navyjuice77]

You can also check resistance, depending on the element but mine ranges from 5 to 20 ohms and my bottom one was OL. So I figured that is what was tripping my breaker. Great video

[@LexVance]

Thank you so much for watching Justin!

[@unclemikey9124]

Excellent...Thanks for posting! 😎

[@LexVance]

Thank you so much for watching Mikey!

[@listerinr]

Awesome video. I'm ready to try it myself!

[@LexVance]

Thank you so much for watching Edgar!

[@Ashley-dv3uo]

This was very helpful thank you.... my only issue and it's not really a big issue... but I wasn't sure how you know if the water heater is full or not. Is their a trick or an amount of time to generalize?

[@LexVance]

When I can't hear it filling anymore is when I know it's full. I'm not sure of any other way. Thank you so much for watching Ashley!

[@exogarwinoputt4257]

Thank you. Excellent vid and description!1

[@LexVance]

Thank you so much for watching exogar!

[@workingshlub8861]

nice trick with the hose to suck out the sediment....if its 10 years or older we just swap them out...especially if the anode rod has never been changed..

[@LexVance]

Thank you so much for watching Working Shlub!

[@modeljetjuggernaut4864]

Thanks for saving me lots o money on a slee-z plumber

[@LexVance]

You're welcome! Thank you so much for watching!

[@dans4270]

You don't have to drain the tank to replace the element. However it's good to do to rinse out some of the sentiment out.

[@chacotaco3607]

Whats the alternative? Will the water just be pouring out while you replace it?

[@dans4270]

I actually had a tank almost explode once. There was so much sentiment in the bottom that it covered the element. The breaker never tripped. My basement was full of steam where it was bearly leaking from a faulty relief valve. The tank was as at least 25 years old 🤦🏿‍♂️

[@haroldestevez4803]

Thanks I'll try it tomorrow.

[@LexVance]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@haroldestevez4803]

@@LexVance I had the same issue. It's fix now. Thanks.

[@huntor52]

Great video man 👌

[@LexVance]

Thank you so much for watching Ammo!

[@brotherbarry1081]

Thank you for this😊

[@LexVance]

You're welcome! Thank you so much for watching!

[@Damarcus_Marable]

Appreciate the advice and great info

[@LexVance]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@cvz8849]

Sucking out the calcium deposits was a great tip!

[@LexVance]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@rajsingh0621]

Thank you. I had a question. If there is no continuity, that means no current is flowing through that heating element. So then why would the breaker trip? I thought if it would trip if too much current flowed through it.

[@LexVance]

Water is touching the electric current due element being broken.

[@rajsingh0621]

@LexVance ah ok. So it wasn't looping around to the other side of the element but instead going into the water and returning via ground, causing a massive amount of current and breaker to trip. Thanks

[@donnierobertson3088]

Nice job and video like always

[@aamirshahzad8060]

Be safe Skid

[@LexVance]

Thank you so much for watching Aamir!

[@brittney7662]

My hot water keeps tripping my breaker in electric panel every few weeks. Changed both thermostats and still same issue. Could the elements be causing this?

[@LexVance]

Yes. One of the elements is broken. Thank you so much for watching!

[@djtlfox]

What do you think the deal is if you replace the element and 3 weeks later to blows again?

[@LexVance]

Either the other element is bad or you turned the breaker on before the tank filled with water. Turning the element on before the tank fills with water will burn the new element up and crack it. The breaker will start tripping.

[@Hi-jt6qr]

Ok man what if i replaced the elements and put new ones but it’s still tripping what you recommend?

[@LexVance]

Replace the breaker. If that doesn't work then there's deep issues I'd need to be there for.

[@popeyesfriedchicken1884]

I tried to conduct the continuity test on both the upper and lower thermostats but didn't get anything from either of them. But my electric water heater still works after resetting once a day. Is that possible or improbable?

[@LexVance]

Yes. It trips the breaker once water refills. Thank you so much for watching!

[@rickeyroland6199]

What temperature should I set the thermostat when there is only 1 element and thermostat on tank

[@LexVance]

Between 120 and 130 degrees is where I keep them.

[@elmaster2515]

Excellent men tranks

[@LexVance]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@paleo75]

Hey Vance, I've had a lower element read ohm out good and I pulled both elements anyway, the lower had a bulge and split open. Ever had that happen?

[@51-FS]

Lots of times....

[@LexVance]

Oh yeah. That's when it get tricky. Thank you so much for watching J F!

[@josel.dominguez6747]

Thanks for your exelent video nice and clear and well explained, you save me a lot of bucks, regards.

[@LexVance]

Awesome! Thank you so much for watching Jose!

[@kennysanchez2788]

Do I need to open pressure switch while feeling with water ?

[@LexVance]

No, you can leave it closed. Thank you so much for watching Kenny!

[@MONTENEGROAL]

Great video

[@LexVance]

Thank you so much for watching Alvaro!

[@gtdodgeviper]

Both my elements have continuity? What elso csn make it trip? It only stays on for like 1 hour

[@LexVance]

Could be one of the thermostats. Also, sometimes an element can have a crack but still able pass continuity through it. They would need to be removed for inspection. Drain water heater first if that's the route you choose.

[@samalfaro87]

we quick swap with shop vac we run the tub and sink lol but always 1st floor 👍👍👍

[@LexVance]

Thank you so much for watching War Darth!

[@mitchelldiggs586]

I really appreciate you!

[@LexVance]

Right on Mitchell! Thank you so much for watching!

[@jamalbenthall151]

How do you know when you added enough water?

[@LexVance]

It stops filling.

[@MaMa-qh4dy]

May want to put on some pipe dope on the steel element threads to ensure easy removal next time.

[@LexVance]

Right on. Thank you so much for watching Ma Ma!

[@rudiniomilks759]

Very good video

[@LexVance]

Thank you so much for watching Rudinio!

[@rudiniomilks759]

All ways do buddy they help me tell me where do you living ?

[@wingyong3576]

Good video bro 😎

[@LexVance]

Thank you so much for watching Wing!

[@Danielle-nz9tn]

“Quick swap”? Does that mean trying to remove the old element and shove the new one in while water is gushing out of the hole? I wonder how much water would likely come out. We are getting sick of switching elements! Tank is in unfinished and dirty basement, so it might not matter that much if it’s not a lot of water.

[@LexVance]

Yep! Thank you so much for watching!

[@jacobcathcart5091]

I changed the element's in my hot water heater theyre new but the water heater is not however despite me changing the elements it'd still trip probably about 10 minutes in to resetting it please help lex vance

[@LexVance]

Maybe you need to thermostats that are above the elements. 🤔

[@robertsimmons1716]

Are all heating elements universal?

[@LexVance]

No, you'll need to make sure you get the correct one for your make and model. Thank you so much for watching Robert!

[@johnnyk8211]

Wow good video

[@LexVance]

Thank you so much for watching Johnny!

[@nickiscott3235]

Thanks much bro!!

[@LexVance]

You're welcome Nicki! Thank you so much for watching!

[@Somebla]

Skid, why did you replace the upper heat element if you said it was good?

[@josibarra]

Might as well if it's empty. Plus you never know how long the top one will last. It's better to just replace everything in pairs for water heaters.

[@deviouslick5097]

You always change in pairs.

[@LexVance]

You'll be right back changing it within a month or so. Always do both when you got it drained. Thank you so much for watching Ben!

[@Somebla]

@@LexVance Thank you and thank you for all your content! I learned so much from you! God bless you and stay safe!

[@samzahaykevitz1840]

Replaced both elements and thermostats and still have problems. Pulled the wires from the top and there is no continuity from the wires to the ground. What am I missing?

[@LexVance]

Yikes. I'd need to be there for this head scratcher. 🤔

[@samzahaykevitz1840]

@@LexVance Thanks for the quick reply.

[@samzahaykevitz1840]

@@LexVance Turned out to be the power source. Thanks again.

[@AllY0urB4se]

Man please make a video on how you're company is handling this pandemic stuff I'm curious how it fairs to what our companies are doing.

[@LexVance]

Running work orders like nothing's happening here. I got gloves on like usual. That's about it. So I can't give any advice when it's normal operations. 🤣 Thank you so much for watching Jon!

[@AllY0urB4se]

@@LexVance #flordialife lol we're down to nothing but emergency calls nobody allowed in the office, no move-ins, bleaching handrails its been a mess..

[@thetoast144]

superb

[@LexVance]

Thank you so much for watching ToasT!

[@saulbeiza7303]

What happens if you don’t drain it before you remove the rods

[@LexVance]

Water will come out onto the floor. Thank you so much for watching!

[@lcampm2]

Easier without that extension. Why change out upper? Also i use a amp draw test to see if they are pullin

[@LexVance]

Because while it's drained, do both. Or, you'll be right back in a month or so doing the one you didn't change. I speak from experience. Thank you so much for watching Pen!

[@lcampm2]

Lex Vance thanks for the information

[@chrisg733]

@@LexVance exactly. change out one might as well do both while the tank is drained.

[@Tony-bs1yk]

I changed both elements. Both are new. The breaker was fine but I had to hit the reset button just to get hot water. Now the breaker flipped and won’t reset so now the tank has no power at all. Idk what to do now. Every plumber around here doesn’t exist apparently.

[@LexVance]

Make sure you filled the tank with water first before turning the power back on when you changed the elements. If you turned the power on before filling the tank with water, the new elements can crack causing water to get in through the crack and making the breaker trip.

[@blackblack9276]

What cause the top reset button to reset when you push it?

[@LexVance]

That's a mystery as to what causes that. Could be a power surge or something along those lines. If it happens again, I just replace the top t-stat. Thank you so much for watching black black!

[@julyssa8671]

Can someone help me out i try to drain the water, but no water is is coming out. I know is full, i turn off the water put pressure like on the video open the valve, but still no water

[@LexVance]

Calcium is blocking it up. You'll probably need to suck it out with a pump or shop vac. I hope everything works out for you!

[@matthewloftis336]

I gotta get mines fixed and its in a crawlspace. Feel bad for them haha i think ill watch

[@LexVance]

😆 Thank you so much for watching Matthew!

[@sherryknowles0811]

I just realized how dangerous a hot water heater can be, I have a Whirlpool 40G tank...3 yrs old...it stopped working my son opened it up....there was a fire inside, thank God it stopped. Melted plastic inside, burned the wires & there was a hole burned through the insulation, it looked like it had a small leak...I live in a mobile home that is 10 yrs old & I would like to meet the person with the bright idea to put it behind a closet wall in the bedroom... it is also behind the wall that goes into my kitchen next to my stove and refrigerator...with no access.

[@LexVance]

Yikes! 😳

[@GoingGoneGalt]

Why would it trip the breaker if the element was bad (open)?

[@LexVance]

It has an electric coil inside the element. When the coil is expose to water after the casing cracks, it trips the breaker. Thank you so much for watching Galt!

[@GoingGoneGalt]

@@LexVance i guess i didn't consider that it was shorting out inside the tank... Scary. Must be the yummy paste of iron infused calcium providing the conductive pathway. Thank you for all the insights.

[@raulrobles2961]

How did you know it was the water heater that was pulling the breaker and not the furnace?

[@LexVance]

The breaker was labeled "water heater" that was tripping. The furnace and water heater are on different breakers and circuits. Thank you so much for watching Raul!

[@deanle604]

No beep is good isn’t it?

[@LexVance]

No beep is bad. Means electricity is not completing the circuit.

[@19rappy]

Great video skid At my apartment complex I still have water heaters still going from 1978 and where is your mask my friend

[@LexVance]

Can't find mask. They're all sold out. Old water heaters got those 4 bolt elements. Thank you so much for watching 19rappy!

[@Pearth2000]

What's your thoughts on using a clamp amp meeter to check the current flow before and after the elements? Continuity can travel across water

[@LexVance]

I like it. If I got continuity on both elements, I'd switch to ohms and check. Whatever helps you get the job done. Thank you so much for watching Perth!

[@TheJpybus282]

I have had elements short one leg through the water and keep heating even with thermostat shut off. This will cause the overtemp reset to pop.

[@HeroCaleb]

She's a crusty one, Mr. Grinch! Hope your days going well, Lex

[@LexVance]

Thank you so much for watching Caleb!

[@kevingrow5698]

Hot water tank pressured valve leaking

[@LexVance]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@sknight0391]

You know what they say... It's not the size of a man's socket but how he uses it 😁👍

[@LexVance]

👍😆👍 Thank you so much for watching Shannon!

[@delmirzavala3331]

What the reader called ?

[@LexVance]

Craftsman volt meter. Thank you so much for watching Delmir!

[@jeffreyhomer8509]

Those like newer water heater

[@MokuNui808]

Is it reccomended that a professional do the job or can anybody do this?

[@LexVance]

You're right. A professional is recommended. Thank you so much for watching Spoken!

[@greatlambrini8722]

Just replace the thermostats. Simple as that.

[@LexVance]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@ramiromaldonadojr]

Mine is doing the same thing

[@LexVance]

I hope everything works out for you Ramiro!

[@ramiromaldonadojr]

@@LexVance Thank you so much it worked I had to change both Heating elements top and Bottom I appreciate the video you are true Blessing

[@walkingfreak]

Draining the hot water tank isn't a result of you getting older, you're still skiddish when you flooded out the apartment years ago haha. Should tell that story again for the new subscribers.

[@LexVance]

So true! 😅😂🤣😂😅😆

[@51-FS]

Lol yea I want to here about it

[@jeethuutube]

My AO Smith 15 ltr water heater trips after the water is heated. Water gets heated fine and after that it trips instead of just auto off. Can someone help me wat is the issue please 😭😭😭 it happens all the time.

[@LexVance]

Your element is broken. When the water hits the electricity from the element being broken the breaker trips.

[@LexVance]

You'll have to turn the power and the water off and drain it. Then, twist the old one out and screw the new one back in. Turn water on. Check for leaks. Then turn power back on and youre done.

[@jeethuutube]

@@LexVance If element is broken why is the water getting heated well Before tripping.

[@frediszamora3800]

I usually don’t drain the water heater to replace element

[@LexVance]

Thank you so much for watching Fredis!

[@frediszamora3800]

Thank you 🙏 for all your videos they helped me a lot

[@jeffreyhomer8509]

Really

[@LexVance]

Really