Posted by Green's Plumbing Co. on March 17, 2020 in Water Heater Repair, Water Heater Repair Woodland Hills, Water Heater Replacement | No comments
Hot water is like the most important thing for me when I get up in the morning. It gives me what I need for a fresh start. If do not get hot water in the morning, then it is a deal-breaker for me.
No, it is a serious issue if your water heater is not giving hot water, then you can call a plumber to get fixed, but you will glad to know that there are a lot of issues related to a water heater that is minor and you can fix it by yourself.
In this blog, I will discuss some of the smart tricks on how you can troubleshoot some of the minor issues related to the water heater and repair it yourself, rather than paying a plumber for water heater repair in Woodland Hills.
DIY Method of repairing the heating element of the water heater
Locate the heating element by removing the access panels on the water heater. Detach one of the wires from the heating element and set the multi-tester to read a resistance of 1000. Touch one of the probes to the terminal screw on the heating element and another probe to the element’s mounting bolt. When the reading is zero and not infinity, it is time to replace the element with a new one.
To replace the element, drain the entire water tank first. Remove the element by detaching the mounting bolts holding it into position. Insert the new element and wire it correctly to the heater by following the appropriate steps detailed in the manual. Make sure to replace any installation gaskets as well.
DIY Methods for repairing valves
Inspect both the relief and drain valves for any sign of damage. The relief valve should have a spring lever that can be lifted to check for water flow. Lift the lever and check for water flow. When the relief valve does not spew any water or only allows a few drips to come out, then it needs to be replaced. Check the drain valve as well to see if it has any leaks or damage.
To repair leaks, simply remove the valves from their location using a wrench, remove the pipe tape on the male threads and wrap the new tape at least three times.
DIY Method for repairing a thermostat
Obtain a service manual for the water heater replacement in West Hills and use it as a reference when looking for specific parts. Locate the thermostat and gain access to it. This may require removing the water heater access panel. Remove the wires on the thermostat to prepare it for continuity testing. Use the wiring diagram on the service manual to locate the thermostat terminals. Turn the multi-tester to read resistance. Touch the probes of the tester to the terminals of the thermostat. If the reading is infinity, it is still functional. If the reading is zero, make sure to purchase an exact replacement and install it.
So, these are some of the DIY methods of maintaining and troubleshooting some of the common issues of the water heater.
0 comments:
Post a Comment