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A water heater is an apparatus for heating water and then storing it for later use. To replace water heater thermostat you should shut off power to the heater at the electrical service panel and post a sign warning others NOT to turn it on. Unscrew and remove the electric water heater access panel. Using a small screwdriver, turn the thermostat dial counterclockwise to lower the temperature, or clockwise to raise it. If the water heater doesn't maintain the proper temperature, test the thermostat. Disconnect one wire to the upper thermostat to test it. Set a multimeter to RX1 (resistance times 1) and touch a probe to the thermostat terminals as indicated in the owner's manual. Depending on the model and the terminals tested, the tester should show 1 (infinity, open) or about 0 (closed). Test the lower thermostat in the same manner. If necessary, replace the thermostat. Unscrew it from its mounting and install one of the same model, size, and rating. Once you install it, adjust the thermostat following instructions in your owner's manual. If you have an electric immersion water heater and the heater suddenly stops working or the water is scolding hot, the chances are that the thermostat has failed. Water heater replacement thermostat is inexpensive and easy to fit without needing to drain the water. Immersion heater thermostats are available in various sizes (7, 11, 18 and 27 inches) depending on the manufacturer, model and type of immersion heater - only the correct sized thermostat should be used as a replacement. A ritetemp thermostat is an electro-mechanical on/off switch that is activated by temperature changes. It is typically used to control a heating or cooling system. The sensing element is usually a spiral bimetallic strip that coils and uncoils in response to temperature changes because of differential expansion of the two bonded metals. The switch element is either a set of electrical contacts or a glass-encapsulated mercury switch that controls a low-voltage relay. The relay can actuate a motor starter and igniter for an oil burner, a heavy-duty switch for electrical units, or a solenoid-operated valve on a gas furnace. The ritetemp thermostat may also control a house-type air conditioner or heat pump. To reduce temperature swings, a small electrical heater unit is energized during the warming period, causing the switch to break prematurely in anticipation of room-heater override. If you want to save energy the best way to do that is with a programmable ritetemp thermostat. This unit comes preprogrammed with the energy star program which if used could save you up to 30% on energy bills. The unit allows you to program each day of the week uniquely or you have the ability to copy the program to days you wish to share programs with, which will save you time. Plus programming can be accomplished from the comfort of your favorite easy chair. The unit also has a screen which displays the day, program period, current time, and room temperature and set temperature. The unit comes with many extra features such as calibration to allow you to adjust the room temperature to an existing thermometer, lockable so you can keep others for changing your settings for maximum efficiency, a filter change reminder so you will never forget to replace your filter which will help keep your system running at peek efficiency.