Is your electric water heater taking forever to heat up or not heating at all? A burnt-out heating element is the most common culprit. This DERNORD 240V 4500W Foldback Heating Element is a direct replacement for many standard American water heaters (like Bradford White, GE, Whirlpool, and others).
It's a \foldback\ or \low watt density\ design, which means the heating coil is folded back on itself. This makes the element shorter (about 280mm / 11 inches long) so it fits in more tanks, while spreading the heat over a larger surface area. This helps prevent hot spots, reduces lime scale buildup, and makes the element last longer. It's made of durable stainless steel.
The specs are 240 volts, 4500 watts, with an 8mm diameter and threaded base for easy screw-in installation. **Important Safety Note:** Always turn off the power to your water heater at the circuit breaker and drain the tank before attempting to replace an element! If you're not comfortable doing this, please call a plumber. This is a reliable, affordable part that can restore hot water to your home. Check the size and threading of your old element to make sure this one matches before you buy.