Electric water heaters found in most homes will have two heating elements, one at the top of the tank, and one at the bottom.

loose or broken valves, leaky connections and overly high water pressure. How do hot water heaters work and how long do they last? Standard water heaters hold from 20 to 80 gallons of water ...

Open a hot water faucet closest to the water heater, preferably on an upper floor, and the water heater drain valve. Let the tank drain until sediment clogs the valve and reduces the flow.

For gas water heaters, look for the temperature dial on the gas valve near the bottom of the tank. In some cases, this dial typically doesn't show actual temperatures, just warm to hot settings.

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