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Our electric water heater doesn't work.

We noticed that earlier in the week, the hot water was not coming out as hot. And yesterday while bathing our kids, the hot water was not working at all. We tried emptying out the water from the water heater and replacing the "Screw-in water heater element" it looks like some coil steel wires of some sort. Well even after we replaced them (2), the hot water still doesn't come out. We need help!

Water heather information: It's electric, 4 years old, Rheem water heater 65 gallon model number 82v66-2

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Make sure it is wired correctly, check circuit breaker, check breaker built on to element. If all fails, and it is determined your not getting power to it, you may need a electrician. Be careful. good luck.
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