kicking the thermostat reset button

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kicking the thermostat reset button
Author: tracey39 (OH) my water heater is only 8 months old and the top element went out do to it was dry fired so i replaced both upper and lower element now the reste buton is tripping and i notice it more after i get out of the shower it is a state water heater
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Re: kicking the thermostat reset button
Author: Wheelchair (IL) Perhaps, your dry start did more damage than the elements. Have you considered replace the reset assembly? Best Wishes
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Re: kicking the thermostat reset button
Author: hj (AZ) You could have installed bad elements, which is the usual cause of the reset button tripping, or the upper thermostat could be bad, but a bad lower one can also cause the problem. You could also have a loose connection on the upper thermostat. Therefore, there is no way to diagnose the problem without being there and testing EVERYTHING.
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Re: kicking the thermostat reset button
Author: m & m (MD) You should probably replace the upper and lower thermostats as well. Does your water get extremely hot before tripping the reset?
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