Check the heat setting on both.
Water heater problems electric.
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The cure for a hot water problem may be as simple as turning the temperature setting up.
Test the wires to confirm the power is off using a non contact voltage tester.
Before you start doing any troubleshooting for an electric water.
When you discover water leaking from your hot water heater check for the following problems.
Remove the access panel insulation and plastic safety guard from each heating element on the water heater.
Water in an electric water heater is heated by two heating elements in most cases.
Several types of electric water heater issues can cause problems with water temperature.
Turn off the power.
If that s not the cause then the heating elements may have failed and need replacement.
Turn off the power to the water heater in the service panel.
On electric water heaters it is usually located under the access panel on the side of the heater or it may be located on the front.
Common electric water heater problems are replacing bad heating elements and checking electric water heater thermostats.