GE Complete Loss of Heating

No hot water at all from GE electric water heater (no error code displayed).

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Possible Causes

Tripped breaker, tripped upper thermostat ECO, failed upper heating element, loose line connections at junction box

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Turn OFF the breaker before opening any covers.

Steps to troubleshoot no hot water:

  • Check breaker: Verify the water heater breaker is ON and not tripped. Reset if necessary.
  • Reset ECO: Remove the upper access panel and press the red reset button on the upper thermostat until it clicks.
  • Inspect wiring: At the top junction box, ensure all wire nuts are tight and no wires are burned.
  • Test upper element: With power off, test resistance across the upper element. Replace if open.
  • Restore power and test: After any repairs, restore power and allow several hours for water to heat.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Upper Heating Element
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