There’s never a good time for a water heater element to break, but it’s a relatively easy fix. A water heater element can cost between $10 and $60 and can be found at most home improvement stores.

Last thing to do is flip the breaker back on, wait a couple hours, and check to see that you’ve got hot water again. Replacing both elements should cost $40-50, while a new water heater can ...

If you have a 3,500-watt element, the resistance should be 15-16 Ohms, if it’s a 4,500-watt element, it should be 12-13 Ohms, and if it’s a 5,500-watt element, it should be 10-11 Ohms.