Ge WS51X23622 Heating Element (Water Heater, With Gasket) OEM Part

Product Details

Genuine Ge part. Ge brands include General Electric, Hotpoint, RCA, Kenmore, and others.
GE also makes various appliance models for Sears / Kenmore.

Cross Reference Information

Part Number WS51X23622 replaces AP7209263, WS51X21918.

Description

This replacement heating element warms the water inside an electric water heater's tank. It helps restore consistent hot-water performance, and the gasket seals the element connection to help prevent leaks at the tank wall. What it does:

• Converts electrical energy into heat to raise and maintain water temperature
• Supports recovery after hot-water use
• Common failure symptoms: no hot water, not enough hot water, or slow recovery
• A worn or flattened gasket can cause seepage around the element port

What's included:

• 1 heating element and 1 gasket

Install notes:

• Disconnect electrical power at the breaker; verify no voltage at the element
• Shut off cold water supply and drain the tank below the element level
• Remove old element, clean the sealing surface, install new gasket and element, and tighten securely
• Refill tank fully and purge air from hot-water lines; check for leaks; restore power only after the tank is full to avoid dry-firing