White Hawk water heater

[Chase T]

Hello, fellow travelers. I had a situation happen and wanted to know if anyone might help. I noticed the other day while walking around the outside of the camper a sound coming from the water heater. Id never heard that sound before so I started to investigate. What I found was the water heater switch on the control panel inside had been accidentally turned to ON. It has been sitting there in the ON position for some time. Have I done any harm to the water heater? If so, what might that be? Thanks in advance for any help!

[norty1]

Is it electric? Was the water heater tank full of water?

If it was electric and empty you may have zapped the element.

[Chase T]

Thanks for your reply. Yes, its electric and no there was no water in it. So, you are probably right. I fried the heater element. Is this a replacable part on my end or a dealership fix. I am very capable.

[TCNashville]

It's a fairly easy job if you have clear access to the back of the water heater but you're gonna need something like this or just a regular socket will work as well. https://www.amazon.com/Camco-Profess.../dp/B00361V162

[Chase T]

Thank you TCNashville. I'll be ordering this socket today and of coarse the element as well.