Water Heaters · Electric Components
Lower Heating Element
The secondary electric heating element in electric water heaters that maintains water temperature and provides recovery heating.
Common uses
Maintaining water temperature, providing heating capacity
Common symptoms
- Insufficient hot water
- Long recovery time
- Element failure
Common repairs
- Element replacement
- Sediment removal
- Electrical service
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