Packaged Upper & Lower Thermostat Kit, 415-51046-00

Bradford White 415-51046-00 Packaged Upper & Lower Thermostat Kit
A packaged upper-and-lower thermostat replacement kit used on specified Bradford White residential electric water heaters to restore proper temperature control when the correct OEM thermostat set is required.

Key Features:

• Packaged upper and lower thermostats supplied together (as identified in Bradford White replacement parts documentation)
• SupplyHouse indicates this kit replaces 265-48641-00, 265-51046-00, and 2654-8641-00

Compatibility & Applications:

• Identified in Bradford White residential electric replacement parts documentation as a packaged thermostat set used in top and/or bottom thermostat locations depending on the heater configuration (as shown in manufacturer parts listings)
• Must only be used where the manufacturer specifies this exact part number: 415-51046-00

Installation & Operation Notes:

• Installation should be performed by a qualified technician (electric water heater controls service involves electrical shock and burn hazards).
• Reference the water heater's service/installation manual for correct thermostat placement and wiring verification.
• Bradford White provides an electric thermostat test procedure intended for service technicians to evaluate thermostat/high-limit operation; use the manufacturer procedure and unit documentation when diagnosing or replacing controls.

Maintenance & Troubleshooting:

• Common use case: restoring normal operation when the water heater is not maintaining temperature and diagnosis points to thermostat/high-limit control issues.
• Manufacturer service guidance provides a test procedure to verify upper/lower thermostat switching behavior and high-limit function; confirm the failure per the unit documentation before replacing parts.

User Reviews & Q&A Summary:

• Review themes commonly describe it as the correct OEM replacement that restored hot water performance, with many noting straightforward installation once power is safely shut off.
• Several reviewers recommend replacing both thermostats together, noting that if one has failed, the other may also be near end-of-life.
• Some feedback mentions checking for contributing issues like loose electrical connections during the repair, as poor connections can damage control components over time.