The heating elements in an electric hot water heater are typically made from a stainless steel or zinc plated copper sheath that surrounds a wire made from nichrome.Mar 21, 2013
Is there copper in a water heater?
The electric heating elements are usually made of zinc plated copper or stainless steel sheathing around a nichrome wire. They are located inside of the water heater and need to be pulled out by disassembling through access bays located on the side of the appliance.Feb 9, 2015
What is the scrap value of a water heater?
How Much Is A Water Heater Worth? Depending on the size of your water heater and the types of material used to build it, you could be looking at anywhere from $7 to $30* for scrapping a water heater.
How do I scrap an old water heater?
- Donate Your Water Heater.
- Recycle Your Water Heater.
- Put Your Water Heater in the Garbage.
- Take Your Water Heater to a Landfill.
- Hire a Junk Removal Service to Haul Your Water Heater Away.
- Scrap Your Water Heater Yourself.
- CALL NOW!