Bradford White Water Heater LE265T3-1SEVV

Thermostat Removal and Replacement

Turn power “OFF” to water heater.

Remove access cover and insulation.

Remove plastic thermostat protector from thermostat.

Disconnect wires from thermostat terminals.

Note thermostat temperature setting for proper setting of new thermostat.

Slide thermostat upwards and out of mounting bracket.

Use a stiff brush to remove any debris or loose scale from tank surface where new thermostat will be installed.

Slide new thermostat down into thermostat bracket until it snaps into place.

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

Touch one probe of multi-meter to either screw terminal of heating element and the other on the element flange

Remove access cover(s) from front of water heater

Remove insulation and plastic cover from thermostat

Check voltage across terminals L1 & L3 of upper thermostat

Diptube Inspection and Replacement

Turn power 'OFF' to water heater

Turn off cold water supply to heater

Close drain spigot and remove hose

Disconnect inlet nipple from plumbing system

Remove inlet nipple/dip tube from the water heater using an appropriate wrench

Visually inspect inlet nipple/dip tube for cracks and blockages

Check hydro-jets near the bottom of the dip tube for blockages

Ensure anti-siphon hole is free of blockages

Heating Element Removal and Replacement

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