About Water Heater Elements
At PlumbersStock, you can save big on water heater elements. If long hot showers are your thing, then making sure that your water heater is always working is important. A water heater does exactly what the name suggests: it heats your home's water. One of the most critical water heater parts for this process is the heating element.
How Does a Water Heater Element Work?
Some water heaters consist of two elements. When there are two elements, they are strategically located (one at the top of the tank and another at the bottom of the tank). As water enters the tank, it is heated by the bottom element. As the water level in the tank rises, the water at the top of the tank moves farther from the heating element and requires more energy to maintain the right temperature. The hot water heater element at the top of the tank relieves the bottom element from having to do all the work. Other water heaters have only one burner or element at the bottom of the tank, which heats the entire tank of water.
Changing a Water Heater Element
It's better to visit our article on this topic so you can dive deeper and get a more thorough explanation.
How to Replace a Water Heater Element
Daily Uses for Hot Water
Before water heaters were invented, hot water was obviously still needed. Tasks such as washing dishes, cleaning, and even bathing required manually heating water. A water heater uses heating elements to heat and store hot water, providing it on demand.
If you think there is something wrong with your old element, you can run some diagnostics following this guide to testing a water heater element.
Buy Water Heater Element Replacements Online
As a leader in plumbing supply, PlumbersStock offers a variety of Camco heating elements, a trusted manufacturer. These heating elements are designed to replace existing water heater elements. These elements are compatible with a variety of water heaters, so you are sure to find the one that works with your unit. Also available are water heater quick-change spouts. You will also find element-changing wrenches and sockets to get everything you need for your hot water heater element replacement.
