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Electric water heater electrical supply heating element inoperativeElectric water heater electrical supply heating element inoperative Electric water heater electrical supply heating element inoperative improper : if the inspector indicated the words "electrical supply," it indicates a problem with the electric supply to the water heater. Usually the inspector will write, in the report, an explanation of his findings. Should the inspector indicate the words heating element, it indicates one or more of the heating elements is apparently not operating. An amperage test, or continuity test indicated an element or elements was not operating when it or they should have been. Any electric problems should be referred to an electrical contractor unless you are well versed in electricity. Electric water heaters are almost always connected to 240 volts of electricity and this voltage can be lethal. New heating elements and instructions on their replacement are usually available at building or plumbing supply outlets. Installation of heating elements is not difficult if you have some mechanical and electrical skills. Be sure the electricity is turned off at the main panel before attempting any repairs. Lower elements seem to fail more rapidly than do upper elements since the lower element tends to build up mineral deposits more rapidly. Draining the tank more often will help slow down the failure of the new element once it is replaced. Solar water heating system Electric or gas water heater thermostat Water heater tank case rusted damaged leaks: Handle type water shut-off valve Water pipe size as viewed at the building shut-off: Municipal or public sewer system Private sewage disposal system Sewer extractor pump Sump pump drain system
File last updated March 12, 2010 * Copyright © 2010 All rights reserved by: Accurate Inspections, Inc. A New Jersey home inspection firm 56 Woodland Drive, West Paterson NJ 07424 973-812-5100 providing New Jersey Certified Home Inspections in NJ, by New Jersey Licensed home inspectors. Inspector of record Michael Del Greco, New Jersey Home Inspector License GI 0121.
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