I'm reaching out because I really need help with my water heater. We're trying to buy a house, but everything seems to be going wrong and it's delaying our closing. Meanwhile, the house we currently live in is falling apart, and our water heater has stopped working. We replaced the coils, and it's showing 240 volts, but it still won't heat up. My husband is super stressed about it, and I don't want him to feel bad since he works so hard. Is there a plumber or a water heater expert who can offer some advice? I'd really appreciate any help, and I can provide more details if needed.
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Electric water heaters are usually pretty straightforward. Since it’s showing 240 volts, we need to check where that reading is coming from - is it at the thermostat or directly at the heater? Also, is there any hot water at all? If it was ever turned on without water inside, that could have burned out the heating element, even if it's still showing that voltage. Just something to keep in mind! Let me know how it goes!
He mentioned it’s showing 240 volts at both points, so maybe it isn’t the voltage issue after all? What else could he look at?