Thursday, September 15, 2011

Trying to change thermostat in hot water tank............?

The thermostat has gone in my water tank. Tried taking it out with a box spanner - but it won't move and now the bar is slightly bent - can anyone help please?
Trying to change thermostat in hot water tank............?
If the hot water heater is more than four or five years old, you should start thinking about getting a new one. They lose their efficiency after a while and raise your utility bill.
Trying to change thermostat in hot water tank............?
It sounds like you threw away a perfectly good tank.

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Most of the time the thermostat does not go bad. The thermocouple is usually the problem.. This is the small bulb that goes into the burner. If you want to replace it it is not expensive. You must be careful to position it in the flame the same position that it was in. Most of the time when you buy one there will be instructions on the package it comes in. it takes a very small wrench to perform this task.

Good luck
If the thermostat is gone its no good trying to take it out because its disappeared. If the bar is slightly bent find a pub that is straighter.
I have a feeling that you are in over your head. How do you know that the thermostat is defective? Please go to http://appliancequickfix.com/ and find out how easy it is.
If you can, call in a professional. Or go to Lowes or some other hardware store where their employees are very knowledgeable. Especially the older ones that don't mind spending a few minutes to share their wisdom. Good Luck
The thermostat isn't in the hot water tank. There are so many different tanks I am not sure we can help you here. The elements are inside the tank. You usually have to purchase a special wrench to remove the elements. I can't tell if you are using a cheaply made tool, the wrong tool, or removing the wrong part. Do a search for electric water heater troubleshooting, and water heater element wrench.
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