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Where to Find Parts for Hot Water Heaters

There are some parts that tend to go bad on hot water heaters, including heating elements on electric water heaters and fuel valves on gas water heaters. Parts for hot water heaters are available from a variety of places, including water heater manufacturers, hardware stores, plumbing suppliers and online auctions.

Hot Water Heater Parts From the Manufacturer

When you're repairing a hot water heater, there are some common parts that go bad, such as heating elements, and those parts are often fairly universal and available at a number of places, but hard-to-find parts may occasionally only be available through the manufacturer. To find parts from the manufacturer, check for a tag on the water heater that shows the model number. This information will typically be needed to buy the replacement part and to make sure you end up with the right part.

Hot Water Heater Parts From Plumbing Supply Stores

Plumbing supply stores that have a local brick-and-mortar presence are a reliable source for getting the water heater parts you need. Either write down all the information you have about the water heater and part. Or write down the model information for the water heater and take the old part with you to the plumbing supply store. If they don't have the part you need, they may be able to order it, or the plumbing professionals working there may be able to provide an equivalent part that'll work.

Hot Water Heater Parts From Hardware Stores

When you need to repair a gas hot water heater, or an electric one, some parts are often available at local hardware stores or through hardware stores that have websites for ordering parts. If possible, take the old part to the hardware store with you. If you can't take the part with you, take a picture of it, or at least write down the water heater's make and model number to make it easier to find the right part.

Hot Water Heater Parts From Plumbing Supply Websites

Like local plumbing supply stores, plumbing supply websites specialize in keeping the water in your home flowing properly, and that includes building an inventory of parts to repair a hot water heater. Expect to search by brand and model number on a plumbing supply website, and either have the part beside you or a photo of it to compare to pictures featured on the website.

Hot Water Heater Parts From Online Auctions

If you visit online auction sites to search for water heater parts, be sure to carefully review the product descriptions. Check for information on the part's condition, for example if it's new or if it came off of a working water heater. Also, check the seller's ratings and check to see if the part can be returned to the seller for a full refund if it doesn't work.