First question is - for what reason will you need to replace the heating element? Heating element in the water heater must be replaced if: no hot water, water isn’t hot enough. To determine if the heating element is defective, use a multimeter to test it for continuity. If the heating element does not have continuity, replace it. We have prepared for you a step-by-step guide for replacing the heating element in Amana AMVM97. Prepare some tools before we have started: work gloves, Phillips screwdriver, heating element removal socket.
- Switch the 2 house circuit breakers dedicated for the water heater to OFF. Wear work gloves to protect your hands.
- Turn off the cold water supply to the water heater. Attach a garden hose to the drain valve located at the bottom of the unit and run the garden hose outside. Open a hot water faucet in the house or flip the relief valve open on the water heater. Open the drain valve and allow the tank to drain until empty.
- Remove the heating element’s access cover mounting screw and pull off the cover. Fold the insulation back to expose the heating element. Lift up the tab located at the top of the plastic shield to release the shield from the thermostat and remove the shield. Loosen the screws securing the wires to the heating element and disconnect the wires. Unscrew the heating element from the tank using a heating element socket. Pull the heating element out of the tank.
- Insert the new heating element in the tank and tighten firmly. Reconnect the wires to the new heating element and tighten the screws. Reinstall the plastic shield over the thermostat and heating element. Fold the insulation back over the thermostat and heating element. Reinstall the heating element cover and screw.
- Close the drain valve and remove the garden hose. Flip the relief valve to the closed position.
- Turn the cold water supply on to the water heater and allow the tank to fill with water. Once you see water coming out of the hot water faucet, turn the hot water faucet off.
- Flip the house circuit breakers to the on position.
After this problem with heating water must be solved. Make some tests! If the process of replacing is difficult for you - you can contact our customer support team and arrange an appointment at the convenient time.