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Ruud Electric Thermostat

Ruud electric tank thermostats — upper with ECO, lower.

Updated May 2026 · Ruud Water Heaters

Ruud electric tanks have two thermostats. Upper integrates the ECO red reset button.

Symptoms

  • No hot water (upper stuck open or ECO tripped)
  • Boiling water (stuck closed)
  • Lukewarm only (lower stuck open)
  • Element burned shortly after replacement

Replacement

  1. Off breaker
  2. Remove access panel
  3. Note wire positions; disconnect
  4. Slide thermostat out
  5. Insert new; connect wires
  6. Set to 120°F
  7. Restore power

Both same temperature

Upper and lower must match. Mismatched = unpredictable performance.

Cost

  • Upper with ECO: $30-50
  • Lower: $25-40

Bottom line

Test before replacing. Match wires when reconnecting.