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How do i test the themastat on a reliance 606 electric water heater?

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There is no reliable test for electric water heater thermostats
Replace thermostats
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-replace-thermostat-on-electric-water-heater.html

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SOURCE: My electric reliance water heater is making a constant noise

it might be hard water in the heater. the hard water flakes and when your water heater turns on it creates some movement in those hard water flakes and makes a popping and hissing noise then when it comes to temperature it should stop. the temperature and pressure relief valve shouldn't make this noise. but if you stick your finger in the pipe and it is wet then you might have problems some where else. let me know if it is

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  • Posted on Nov 27, 2009

SOURCE: Our 606 reliance electric hot water heater has the

We will just assume that "a" is the lowest temperature
to correspond to 120 degrees, while "c" for 160 degrees.
So try setting it at "a" and feel the hot water that flow.
Or it could be the other way. Just feel the hot water that
flow. It will be done in a few minutes. I hope this will help
you.

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  • Posted on Jan 26, 2010

SOURCE: Water Too Hot

needs new thermostat(s) If the whole tank is heating( next time it trips, before using any hot water check the lower tank thru the lower element access(breaker off) If the lower tank is hot-you need a new lower thermostat. if just the upper part of the tank is heating -you need an upper thermostat.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 29, 2010

SOURCE: Pilot won't stay lit in Reliance 606 gas water heater

The Reliance 606 has an enclosed thermal couple. Before you try taking that assembly apart take a wire brush to the bottom opening directly under the burner. There is a metal filter on the very bottom of the water heater. It could be that the filter has gotten filled with dust or animal hair. It took a serviceman 2 days to figure this out for me. The water heater has to have good airflow through that filter to work well.

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  • Posted on Nov 10, 2010

SOURCE: how to change a thermostat on reliance 606 hot

I wrote a page for changing water heater thermostat.
The photos take you through step-by-step
I recommend replacing both upper and lower thermostats so it eliminates thermostats as possible cause if water heater keeps overheating.
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-replace-thermostat-on-electric-water-heater.html

The Reliance 606 manual shows your water heater uses generic upper and lower thermostats from hardware store.
http://www.reliancewaterheaters.com/lit/om/manuals/185761-000.pdf

Likely the thermostat will solve the problem:
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-troubleshoot-electric-problems-with-water-heater.html

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How do i test themastat?

There is no reliable test for electric water heater thermostats
Replace thermostats and see if problem persists
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-replace-thermostat-on-electric-water-heater.html

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How do i test themastat

There is no test for thermostats
Replace thermostats and see if problem persists
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-replace-thermostat-on-electric-water-heater.html

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It is probably the thermostat. I would suggest replacing that next.
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If it was working and recently stopped working, the heating element that heats the water probably went bad, no longer functioning. Check to make sure that there is or is not a reset button, and if there is, press and reset the heater. It's not difficult to remove the old heater element and replace it, but make sure the circuit breaker power to the water heater is off when you remove it. Take it to a water heating supply store, or large hardware store with the Brand and model number of your water heater (Reliance RELIANCE ELECTRIC WATER HEATER,model 606 ) to buy another one.
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I have a reliance 606 electric water heater. it heats water fine when its on...it keeps tripping the circuit in the breaker box though...How do I fix this? thank you!

Open covers on tank and inspect for burned connections or melted parts

1) Test electricity to water heater:
http://waterheatertimer.org/Test-electricity-to-water-heater.html
2) Test water heater elements
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