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Richmond Electric Thermostat

Richmond electric tank thermostats — upper with ECO, lower.

Updated May 2026 · Richmond Water Heaters

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

Symptoms

  • No hot water (upper stuck open / ECO tripped)
  • Boiling water (stuck closed)
  • Lukewarm only (lower stuck open)

Replacement

  1. Off breaker
  2. Remove access panel
  3. Note wire positions
  4. Slide thermostat out
  5. Insert new; connect wires; set 120°F

Both same temperature

Upper and lower must match.

Cost

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

Bottom line

Test before replacing.