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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.This thing was a life saver. Worth the money
Would RecommendNecessary item
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Na
Would RecommendIt worked
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Do not buy this, get a regular socket.
Would Not RecommendThis does not work. It keeps slipping off and will not get a good enough grip to take out the heating element.
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Hot water element wrench
Would RecommendWorked as needed
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One size fits all
Would RecommendWorked fine
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Does good wrenching
Would RecommendWrenching well
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Not worth it, use a real socket
Could not grab the element well, go buy a real 1½" socket and use an impact wrench
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This tool is not an exact fit, but does work on most heating elements. If the water heater has not
been maintained, a 1-1/2 inch socket with a ...
Works like a charm.
Would RecommendWorked as advertised.
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Do not buy this wrench.
Would Not RecommendTerrible wrench. It fits on the heating element loosely, it has no grip, and it rounds the corners of the element. I should have returned it for a refund. Fortunately, I had a socket that fit the element and removed the old element and replaced it.
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This tool is not an exact fit, but does work on most heating elements. If the water heater has not
been maintained, a 1-1/2 inch socket with a ...
Utilitech Water Heater Wrench Element
Would RecommendGreat tool.
Verified PurchaserVerified Pro
Kinda loose, slips off easy
Would Not RecommendHad a hard time keeping it on element nut. Had to grab with pipe wrench close to nut. Get a 6 point deep well socket if you can.
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This tool is not an exact fit, but does work on most heating elements. If the water heater has not
been maintained, a 1-1/2 inch socket with a ...
This tool is not an exact fit, but does work on most heating elements. If the water heater has not
been maintained, a 1-1/2 inch socket with a ...