American Water Heaters
Electric Water Heater

Model #EE2H40RD045V Official American Water Heaters water heater

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Water Heater Electronic Control Board Kit (replaces 6910605)#14

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Water heater electronic control board kit

Part #6910605
Replaced by #100093769
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Water Heater Control Panel Cover (replaces 315116-000)#14A

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Electronic cover

Part #2610110
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Water Heater Thermistor Kit (replaces 6910503, 6910545)#NI

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Water heater thermistor kit

Part #6910545
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Water Heater Heating Element, 5,500-watt#4

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Lower element

Part #6900706
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Water Heater Dip Tube#10

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Water heater dip tube

Part #4710830
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Water Heater Heating Element, Upper (replaces 100093606, 9002867005)#5

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Element

Part #6900846
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Water Heater Drain Valve#13

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Drain valve

Part #6900820
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Temperature and Pressure Valve#8

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Temperature and pressure valve

Part #6900829

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Water Heater Heating Element Gasket#6

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Element ga

Part #4400032
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Water Heater Anode Rod (replaces 4710185)#11

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Water heater anode rod

Part #4710185
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Symptoms common to all water heaters

Choose a symptom to see related water heater repairs.

Main causes: lack of power, no gas supply, thermostat limit switch tripped, bad element, bad thermostat, gas valve failure, bad thermocouple
Main causes: water supply needs chlorine treatment, anode rod too reactive
Main causes: thermostats need adjustment, water heater capacity too low, bad heating element, thermostat failure, excessive tank sediment
Main causes: thermostat temperature set too high, thermostats need adjustment, faulty thermostat, shorted heating element
Main causes: faulty pressure relief valve, water is overheating
Main causes: broken heating element, thermostat failure, excessive tank sediment, tank size too small, burner valve assembly failure
Main causes: loose water pipe fittings, leaky drain valve, bad temperature-pressure relief valve, leaky heating element, cracked tank

Repair guides for electric water heaters

November 20, 2022
By Lyle Weischwill
How to replace a water heater element

If your water heater runs out of hot water quickly and one of the two heating elements has failed, replace the element following these step-by-step instructions.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less
How to replace an electric water heater thermostat

If the water temperature fluctuates or you don't get enough hot water, follow these instructions to replace your water heater's thermostat.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less
How to replace a water heater temperature and pressure (T&P) relief valve

Replace a broken temperature/pressure (T&P) relief valve on an electric water heater using these instructions.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less

Articles and videos common to all water heaters

Use the advice and tips in these articles and videos to get the most out of your water heater.

October 24, 2022

Easy DIY appliance repairs that anyone can do

By Lyle Weischwill

Get advice on simple DIY fixes for appliances that you can safely do on your own.

April 10, 2020

Cleaning your appliances after a drinking water advisory

By Wayne Archer

Find out how to clean and flush household appliances once a boil water advisory is lifted.

August 1, 2015

Easy DIY water heater repairs

By Lyle Weischwill

Read about some water heater repairs that you can easily do yourself.