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240V, 4500W Screw-in High Watt Density Water Heater Element

Ratings & Reviews for Utilitech 240V, 4500W Screw-in High Watt Density Water Heater Element

4.6
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Β 4.7 out of 5
607 Reviews


94% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

The water heater element appears to have mixed reviews. Many customers found it easy to install and an effective solution, but a significant number reported issues with the fit, leaks, and premature failure. Careful selection and installation is advised to ensure a successful repair.

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611 Customer Reviews

Make sure you get the right element

Easy to find no help needed

February 15, 2026
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Works just fine.

Would Recommend

Works just fine. Fit in and heats up the water quickly. It was much harder getting the old one out.

February 10, 2026
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Very good heating element lasts quite a long time.

Would Recommend

Liked the universal use of this product.

February 7, 2026
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Reasonable for what it does!

Heats up fine!

February 4, 2026
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Easy replacement

Would Recommend

Cheap, easy fix

January 27, 2026
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Easy to install

Would Recommend

Was easy to put in and is working great. I had never put one in before and I watched a video on how to do it and did it myself

January 14, 2026
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Thank you

Thank you

January 10, 2026
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It’s aftermarket but so far seems fine

Would Recommend

Fit and works as expected. Good price.

January 6, 2026
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Avoid these elements

Would Not Recommend

Absolute junk

December 31, 2025
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Published by the A. O. Smith TeamJanuary 5, 2026

Easy to install

Would Recommend

Product works well.

December 14, 2025
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Rated at 1500 W, will substitute for 1650 w

Would Recommend

I like that Lowes had it in stock immediately. Lower wattage than original, but only 150 watts less and acceptable.

December 10, 2025
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