How an Electric Water Heater Works

How an electric water heater works. I go over all of the electric water heater parts, what they do, and how the whole heater functions. I explain the water supply lines, pressure relief valve, thermostats, heating element, dip tube, drain valve and all of the rest. For further details on how a water heater works, check out my gas water heater video:
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[ryansbr]

Wow this is one of the most well thought through and explained videos on youtube. Thank you so much! Very educational.

[cdermatome]

"240V which is a bit more refreshing than most would like" such wit and humor as well as an in depth knowledge of the topic at hand, I could not be more impressed with this video, thankyou so much

[Jingletown]

Thank you for the explanation on the workings of a water heater, this is a video all homeowners should view. I’m from California and have been in so many earthquakes I lost count but two stand out as memorable for me, the 1987 Whittier Narrows quake 5.9 magnitude. I lived in Whittier and was standing, getting ready for work and when the quake came up from the ground and felt like a giant sledgehammer was pounding the floor beneath my feet. Next came the shaking which made the walls of my house look like it was made of jello. The energy that quake released was unforgettable. 2nd quake was the 1994 Northridge quake, 6.7 magnitude, about 48 miles from Whittier where I lived. This quake was about 20 seconds of intense shaking up and down AND side to side that separated a major beam in the house that literally allowed me to see daylight through the wall. My small stereo on a shelf unit was completely turned around and facing the wall afterwards, yet never fell off the shelf. Nowadays we’re like your neighbors and barely pause to acknowledge anything less than a 5 magnitude 😏

[shafimehar]

Hello sir. Your video on water heater is really informative. I never saw like this video on youtube. Thanks for sharing

[shylahleake]

Definitely the best help & explanatory video I’ve found for water heaters, and I watched probably 20 or more before finding this one! Thank you so much 🙏

[wyn]

This is the best explanation on how water heater works. Thank you very much 🙏🏽.

[lawrenceneely]

That was a very helpful video. I’m a maintenance technician and we’re having problems with our hot water heaters, electric and gas that we have and the information that you just gave me was very helpful Thank you very much and have a nice day.

[OneManParade]

You are so right about the plastic drain valve! When I replaced my water heaters water heater, I always put a brass nipple and ball valve.. it's better for draining too.

[DCRob]

Thanks, Jay. Another great video. Your videos have saved me thousands.

[NClark-wbcq]

I'm a teacher and this was an excellent explanation! Great pace, clear descriptions of parts and how they work together.

[asressaraia]

Thanks a lot for the excellent briefing on water heaters. You are just wonderful and generous. God Bless you.

[Martin]

It was quite refreshing let me tell you. Just decided to try to do this without turning off the power. Everyone should try it i recommend it

[cas]

I already watched this entire video on a web browser not signed in to YouTube. I looked you up on YouTube just to make sure you get a thumbs up! This video was amazingly informative and concise. Thank you!

[barrets]

Thanks for the video! I just replaced everything and wasn't aware that only one element works at a time.

[richardkuhlman]

Great job on the full description of function of all components. Thank you.

[ramonayre]

Excellent video and easy to understand explanation of how an electric hot water tank works

[firstreviewer]

Well thought out video, and thanks. I'm just getting into how a water heater works as to its wiring and switching. Again, thank you, I was unaware that the top element came on first, so that explains a lot of things when I am doing switching continuity checks. It seems that the top themostat is the boss and when it is satisfied it opens the switch to the top element, and at the same time closes the power switch to the e bottom themostat, which then engages the bottom element. So the top themostat operates also as an A B switch, or a Flip/Flop switch. Keep up the good work, and by the way "Great Video Voice." FR

[robsmith]

Excellent explanation of how water heater works, mahalos from Oahu.

[mariohenriquez]

Jay, thank you for your advises. You are very helpful for any person working in plumbing.

[michaelmccullough]

I watched this video cause was curious why my water didn’t get lukewarm from cold water refilling it, Now I’ve also learn there is maintenance, great video