Water heater has burned wires

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Water heater has burned wires
Author: NikkiinLA (LA) [postimg.cc] I went from having warm (not hot) water for a while to no hot water. GE water heater is less than a year old. Called for warranty info. They are sending heating elements and thermostats to replace. I went to disconnect the old parts and I found evidence of burning on the middle right connections. Do I still change out the thermostats? Edited 2 times.
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Re: Water heater has burned wires
Author: george 7941 (Canada) If the thermostat terminals have been damaged by arcing from the previous poor connection, then yes.
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Re: Water heater has burned wires
Author: bernabeu (SC) AND have an electrician check and/or replace the burn wires. ? Did you send the pic to GE ? I would not like to think that they would address this extreme fire hazard merely by sending new elements and stats unless said replacement(s) include new wiring. ============================================== "Measure Twice & Cut Once" - Retired U.A. Local 1 & 638
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Re: Water heater has burned wires
Author: hj (AZ) You do realize that the wiring is imbedded in the foam insulation and can SELDOM be removed, much less replaced. I have NEVER heard of a manufact]urer sending replacement wiring.
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Re: Water heater has burned wires
Author: bernabeu (SC) exactly my point ============================================== "Measure Twice & Cut Once" - Retired U.A. Local 1 & 638
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