Can't get any hot water, tried the breaker, tried unplugging and plugging it back in. Out of options other than calling a plumber in to take a look.

No Hot Water - Electric Water Heater Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting and Repair of a Standard Electric Water Heater. No Hot Water ... Not getting power is a common reason new water heaters don't work.

Troubleshooting Electric Water Heaters in MINUTES ~ Step ...

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My tenant has a electric 30 gallon water tank. cimarron by Reheem. model ... So if u notice your water is overly hot and then notice no hot water ...

your elements are burned out,be care ful when resetting if they are blown then you could send electricity through the water pipes,call a plumber or replace them yourself,turn off breakers,drain all water,unscrew the 4 screws that hold each element in and slide them out,dont damage or turn anything on the reset or connectors,take them to a parts store and buy two of them,they are about 25 bucks a piece

1) Test elements, and if elements are good, then replace both thermostats.
Takes about 20 minutes. Power is off.
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-test-water-heater-element.html
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-replace-thermostat-on-electric-water-heater.html

2) Label on side of water heater shows volts and watts.
For 4500 watt elements, you need 30 amp breaker and 10 gauge wire.
Move water heater wires to different same-size breaker.
http://waterheatertimer.org/Color-codewire.html

3) Open the links and do the work, or call plumber to do work, or call manufacturer for warranty coverage.
If your wire and breaker are problematic, then service is not free.

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Emergency steps:
Turn electric power off.
Release tank pressure by opening bathtub faucet on hot side.
Turn off water supply to heater.
You can turn water heater ON for short periods (1/2 hour) to make some hot water until repairs are made.

It sounds like runaway heating caused by shorted element, possibly caused by leaking water. But I cannot tell for certain what the problem is. Read following links and/or call plumber.
http://waterheatertimer.org/Leaking-water-heater.html
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-troubleshoot-electric-problems-with-water-heater.html

Over-amping:
Look at watt rating label on side of tank.
For example 4500 watt water heater requires 30 amp breaker and 10 gauge wire.
If you have 20 amp breaker and 12 gauge wire, then change elements to max 3800 watts. Tank will heat more slowly.

You have to fix leaks, and I cannot see that problem. Call plumber or repost question with clear description of leak.

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Had a similar problem and found that the plumber who had replaced the recirculating pump had removed the plastic pipe hollders. These are spacers used to hol the pipes firmly as they pass through the wood studs. Even with only two spacers missing the hammering sound passed through the whole system. Once new spacers were installed the hammering sound stopped.

Very simple - call a Plumber. He will fix your plumbing problem, and any foreseen potential problems related to your water leak. He may also suggest replacing your 6 year old water heater. Of course ..... for a professional cost.
However, depending on your time, skills, proper tools, patience and luck, it's easy enough to perform yourself:
1. Switch off the water heater Breakers (220v) in your service panel.
2. Turn off the water supply to the water heater.
3. Attach a water hose to the drain faucet. ( a good time to flush sediment -calcium deposits)
4. Open a hot water faucet to vent (above the level of the water heater drain - kitchen sink)
5. Remove the suspected leak components. (a union connection is a good place to start)
6. Install New pipes -3 wrap all male threaded ends with teflon Tap. Tighten securely - using 2 wrenches.
NOTE: Before refilling - you can turn on the water heater supply valve for a few minutes, to flush out any lingering calcium debris.
7. Shut off drain valve - remove hose. Shut off venting hot water faucet.
8. Turn on water supply valve to fill water heater.
9. Open a hot water faucet to relieve air pressure while filling - preferably the bath tub faucet, it doesn't have a screen that might clog.
10. When water flows without air - shut off tub faucet.
11. Look for leaks.
12. Switch the water heater Breakers on.
Note: 50 gallons should take an hour or more to heat up. Turn on a hot water valve momentarily within this heat up time to relieve thermal expansion. ( the PT valve on your water heater will perform this task if pressures/temperature exceed new water heater tolerances - it's just a precaution to introduce these fluctuating pressures on your fragile 6 year old unit)

These are just basic instructions - assuming you fill in the common sense and work safe steps.
Good Luck - The Skill will only come after trying.

1) You have to give more information to get accurate answer.
Is this a gas or electric water heater.
What type of heater: tankless or tank or hybrid or power vent?
What symptoms have you noticed prior to now? Less hot water than usual?
Have you installed new gas appliance that might affect gas water heater.
Did you paint floor with urethane and gas heater suddenly stopped working?
Is the circuit breaker tripped on electric heater?
With electric heater, did you open top panel and push in reset button?
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-troubleshoot-electric-water-heater.html
How old is the water heater? What brand do you have and what does label show on side of tank?
Is the water heater also leaking, or is it in good condition?

2) If you don't want to answer questions for further free help, then take advantage of fixya phone service. For a price, fixya expert will ask you same questions and more questions over the phone, and then possibly help you resolve the issue.

3) If you don't want do-it-yourself help from fixya, call a plumber and give him information listed in questions above, and plumber will fix heater or install another one. The more knowledgeable and helpful you are, the more the plumber will try to help you.

4) Double-check information you receive from fixya and from professional plumber by posting question on professional plumber's forum like the Tank: http://www.thetankatwaterheaterrescue.com/forums/forum3/

You need a recirculating line. You will have to hire a plumber to run a water line from the farthest fixture or to the fixture you are concerned about on the hot side and return it back to the water heater. this will cause hot water to constantly run throught the hot water line (via the recirculating line) and when you want to draw water from the fixture, you will already have hot water right at the line.
I know this works with standard tank water heaters, but it is a lil trickier with rinnai units(but very possible) if your plumber pleads the 5th and tries to sell you another unit call the Rinnai manufacturerand ask them how.

Ok, gas or electric?
If it is gas, make sure you have flame on all the time.
If this is electric you will need to call a plumber out to check your glow coils and make sure that they are not broken. Those are the only two reasons why a water heater will not get hot water. and the reason if it is electric is because you can shock the heck out of yourself. Now if you think you can look at everything let me know and I can tell you how