My Water Heater Was Failing — So I Fixed It Myself (Element Test + Flush)
Hot water going lukewarm? It might just be a bad heating element. In this video I walk through how to test both elements on a standard electric water heater using a multimeter, replace the faulty one, and flush out all the sediment buildup while I'm at it. No plumber required.
This is one of those repairs that sounds intimidating but is totally doable for a first-time homeowner — once you know what you're doing.
🔧 What's covered:
How to test water heater elements with a multimeter
Draining and flushing sediment from your tank
Replacing a heating element step by step
Tips for doing this safely (power off first — always!)
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