Rich Smith
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Rheem 50 Gallon only 4.5 years old. Both thermostats and elements replaced still same issues. Output temp is barely over 100 degree even though both thermostats are set for 150 degrees. If I drain tank then refill and turn on heater top element turns on and seems to heat to 150 and then the
Lower comes on and does the same. I can then turn on hot water faucet and run it until lower comes back on but upper never does. Almost seems like upper thermostat is stuck on 150 degrees however if I remove the thermostat after a few minutes I hear it click telling me the temp has dropped below 150. The side of the tank in upper panel is extremely hot. Is it possible the side of tank is heating up more than the water temp making it seem that it is 150 degrees? If so, what would cause that? Thank you in advance!
Rich
Lower comes on and does the same. I can then turn on hot water faucet and run it until lower comes back on but upper never does. Almost seems like upper thermostat is stuck on 150 degrees however if I remove the thermostat after a few minutes I hear it click telling me the temp has dropped below 150. The side of the tank in upper panel is extremely hot. Is it possible the side of tank is heating up more than the water temp making it seem that it is 150 degrees? If so, what would cause that? Thank you in advance!
Rich