06/01/2026
It is important that you flush your water heaters as directed by the manufacturer's maintenance instructions. This water heater had sediment build up above the level of the lower element. We replaced both elements and thermostat after a short caused the circuit breaker to flip. Replacing the elements will restore function but a water heater replacement is in the near future for this customer. Sediment build up this badly will cause the lower element to become insulated and it will not last as long as it should.