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Post by halfull on May 29, 2013 12:12:08 GMT -5
Just noticed high pitched noise while running water heater in electric mode. Have turned off and hit reset buttons but noise continues when turned back on electric. No noise when it is switched to electric. Any suggestions for this problem? Hate to run propane when we are hooked up to electric. Thanks for any help you can give us. We are currently on a long trip on our way to Alaska!
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Post by lynnmor on May 29, 2013 12:29:22 GMT -5
Your heating element may be spent. If the heater was ever turned on, without being full of water, the element will burn up in seconds.
Some slight noise is normal.
To replace the element, get a cheap socket, made for that purpose, where you buy the element. I say cheap because they usually have more clearance in tight places. The parts can be found at most hardware and home center stores. The 1440 or 1500 watt, 120 volt elements are used in nearly all heaters.
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Post by halfull on May 29, 2013 18:40:13 GMT -5
Hi lynnmor. Thanks for the response and your help. The noise just started, but it is still heating. Maybe it is making that noise because it is about to go out? Or it sounds like it would just quit? So if we ever get low on water should we use the propane and not the electric, or not heat the water at all? Made a mistake in my original post; water heater makes no noise when using propane.
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Post by lynnmor on May 29, 2013 20:09:24 GMT -5
Your heating element may be burned but still working. If the outer jacket is burned thru this will allow electricty to come in contact with the water. When that happens, small bubbles form causing a hiss. If you get a bit of air from the hot water faucet, that too is an indicator of a bad element.
Never run the electric or propane heat if you do not have a steady flow of water from a hot water faucet.
Since you are doing a big trip, I would just change out the element when you are near a hardware store. It is an easy job with the socket mentioned earlier. Just uncover (if there is one) and take off 2 wires. Drain the water, unscrew the element, clean the threads and turn in the new one. If the element looks good you have a spare.
Since I don't know the make or model number of your heater, the procedure is just a general idea.
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Post by brianmccallister on Mar 24, 2014 7:05:07 GMT -5
Popping noises in gas and electric water heaters are the result of mineral deposits that build up in the tank. As the water heats up, steam is produced at the deposits and makes popping noises when it releases. In-line water filters remove a lot of the minerals in hard water. But over time, small amounts of minerals can accumulate in the tank and form deposits that continue to build up. Periodic maintenance includes flushing the tank to remove sediments. When popping noises persist, additional measures are necessary.more info Commercial Roof |
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