Suburban Part

Suburban DE Heating Element

1400W 120V (some models 4500W 240V Class A) screw-in element for DE models.

Updated May 2026 · Suburban Water Heaters

DE-suffix Suburban models include a 120V electric element. Most common: 1400W at 120V (5-7 hour recovery on shore power alone).

  • SW6DE, SW10DE: 1400W 120V (15A circuit)
  • SW12DE, SW16DEL: 1400W 120V or 4500W 240V on Class A applications
  • SAW Advance: 1400W 120V

Testing

  • 1400W 120V element: expected ~10 Ω
  • 4500W 240V element: expected ~13 Ω
  • OL = burned out; near 0 = shorted

Replacement

Drain tank below element; unscrew element (1-1/16" socket); install new with new gasket; refill before power-on.