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Ruud Electric Water Heater Heating Element, 4500W 240V
The Ruud Electric Water Heater Heating Element is a 4500W, 240V replacement element designed for electric residential and commercial water heaters. This family is available in two direct-fit model options — SP213790 and SP610160 — each manufactured by Ruud as the correct replacement element for tanks that specify one of these model numbers, restoring proper heating performance when an original element has failed or is nearing the end of its service life. Contractors and plumbers stocking service trucks for electric water heater repair calls rely on manufacturer-matched elements like these to avoid compatibility issues with tank threading, wattage draw, and voltage requirements. Installing the correct wattage and voltage element is critical to safe operation of the water heater and to avoiding nuisance breaker trips or insufficient hot water recovery. Select the model that matches your existing tank's specified part number to ensure a proper fit.
Key Features
- Power Rating: 4500 Watts for consistent heat recovery in electric water heater tanks.
- Voltage: 240V, matching standard residential and light-commercial electric water heater circuits.
- Model Options: Available as SP213790 or SP610160, covering tanks that specify either Ruud part number for a direct-fit match.
- Direct-Fit Replacement: Manufactured by Ruud as the correct replacement element for tanks calling for the matching model number, simplifying parts selection on service calls.
- Heating Element Design: Engineered to mount into the tank's element port for immersion heating of the tank water.
- Service-Ready: A stock item for plumbing and HVAC service trucks handling electric water heater repair and maintenance work.
Technical Specifications
- Wattage: 4500W
- Voltage: 240V
- Model Options: SP213790, SP610160
Typical Applications
- Electric Water Heater Element Replacement
- Residential Water Heater Service and Repair
- Light-Commercial Water Heater Maintenance
- Plumbing Service Truck Stock Parts
Why Ruud?
Ruud manufactures this heating element line to match the exact wattage and voltage requirements of tanks calling for either the SP213790 or SP610160 part number, giving plumbers and service technicians a dependable, correctly rated replacement no matter which model their tank specifies. Choosing the manufacturer-specified element helps ensure the water heater returns to its designed heating performance after installation, without the compatibility risks that come from mismatched wattage or voltage.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Product Type:
- Heating Element
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Subgroup:
- Water Heater Parts
- list_batch:
- RUU-20260924
- Voltage Rating:
- 240V