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What Customers Are Saying
The product is generally considered an unreliable and ineffective tool for removing water heater elements. The majority of reviews indicate the wrench is poorly made, does not fit the heating element nut properly, and often slips or rounds out when trying to loosen the element. Many customers recommend using a standard 1.5-inch socket instead, as it provides a tighter and more secure fit. The main issues cited include poor quality and construction, loose and imprecise fit, and the need to use additional tools to complete the task. Overall, the consensus is that this specialized wrench is not worth the frustration and a standard socket is a better, more reliable option.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Handy tool
Would RecommendWorks great. You will need this if you are pulling your water heater heating elements.
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1 1/2” socket
Would RecommendIt was easy to use. Fit was a little sloppy but it got the job done. Little effort to loosen old piece
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Poor product
Would Not RecommendWorthless, won't grip. Plan to get a 1 1/2" socket with a 1/2 inch drive.
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could be made a little stronger.
it was ok was able to complete my task.
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Water heater repair
Would Not RecommendHad to replace a burnt element this socket is stamped out and will not take any torque if old element is rusted it will slip.
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This tool works for many screw in heating elements.
Having difficulty removing the element with this tool indicates heavy corrosion of the...
Sorry at best
Would Not RecommendVery loose fit on the heater element, hardly grips. Kept slipping off the element. It took two men to use. One to hold socket on the element and one to turn it. If I could have found a normal 1-1/2 inch deep socket today, I would not have bought this.
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Tool works
Did not like i had to purchase it after being sold a faulty water heater which only parts were covered under warranty.
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Installation tool for hot water heater elements
Would RecommendA little pricey but necessary and works well.
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Would RecommendEasy to use
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Had to go buy another one
Did not fit right, to loose
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We're sorry to hear about your experience. This wrench is designed to fit a standard 1.5" water heater element. We want to ensure your issue...
Worked great
Would RecommendWorked perfectly
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Fits perfect and makes the job easy!
Awesome!
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The difficulty you describe indicates the element was heavily corroded. In cases of heavy
corrosion, a regular 1-1/2 inch socket with a ...