Bradford White Water Heater LE120L3-3

Testing For Open Or Burned Out Element

Remove access cover(s) from front of water heater

Remove insulation and plastic cover from thermostat

Disconnect wires from heating element(s)

Set multi-meter to “ohms” setting

Touch probes of multi-meter to screw terminals of heating element(s)

Enter the ohms reading from the multi-meter

Is the reading within 12.8 ohms (±6%) for a 240 volt, 4500 watt element?

Diptube Inspection and Replacement

Turn power 'OFF' to water heater

Turn off cold water supply to heater

Connect hose to drain spigot and route to an open drain

Open a nearby hot water faucet to vent heater for draining

Open drain spigot and allow heater to drain below inlet connection nipple

Close drain spigot and remove hose

Disconnect inlet nipple from plumbing system

Remove inlet nipple/dip tube with an appropriate wrench

Check voltage across terminals L1 & L4 upper thermostat

Turn power 'OFF' to water heater and firmly press ECO reset button on thermostat(s)

Turn power 'ON' and recheck voltage across terminals L1 & L4 of upper thermostat

Is rated voltage present after reset?

If rated voltage IS present after reset

Testing For Heating Element Short Circuit To Ground

Remove access cover(s) from front of water heater

Remove insulation and plastic cover from thermostat

Disconnect wires from heating element(s)

Set multi-meter to “ohms” setting

Check for reading on ohm meter for first screw terminal

Check for reading on ohm meter for second screw terminal

Heating Element Removal and Replacement

Turn power 'OFF' to water heater.

Turn off cold water supply to heater.

Close drain spigot and remove hose.

Remove access cover and insulation.

Remove plastic thermostat protector from thermostat.

Disconnect wires from element terminals.