Log in

View Full Version : Heating element replaced and now electric water heater smells like gas


Kbagonzo
Dec 10, 2012, 09:10 PM
What is the strong gas/chemical smell. We have electric water heater and heating element was replaced today.

speedball1
Dec 11, 2012, 12:47 PM
Hi kbagonzo and welcome to The Plumbing Page at AskMeHelpDesk.com. Pump or city water? Did the problem start after installing the new element? Does the cold water smell or just the hot? How old is your water heater? Back to you, Tom