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Giant replacement elements
Giant is a Canadian manufacturer based in Quebec and is very widely installed across Ontario, particularly in apartments and condominiums where their compact models fit tight utility closets.
Giant element specifications
Typical ranges across the Giant lines we see most. Always confirm against your own rating plate.
Where to find the data tag on a Giant
Rating label on the tank jacket. Giant is a Quebec manufacturer, so labels on Ontario-market units are commonly bilingual, the wattage figure is the same on both halves.
Model series we supply
- Residential Electric
- Compact / Space Saver
- Commercial Electric
What is specific about Giant
Giant is a Canadian manufacturer based in Quebec and is very widely installed across Ontario, particularly in apartments and condominiums where their compact models fit tight utility closets. Those compact units frequently run lower wattages than a standard 4500W residential tank, and sometimes 120V rather than 240V, so assuming a standard element is a common ordering error on this brand.
How Giant elements typically fail
- Wrong-wattage replacement fitted to a compact model, because the installer assumed a standard 4500W element
- Sediment burial on the lower element
- Terminal degradation in high-humidity utility closets
Confirm before you order
Test the element before replacing it. A meaningful share of "dead element" calls turn out to be a thermostat, sequencer or limit switch, and the test takes ten minutes with a multimeter. Our resistance test tool tells you what your reading means.
What to send us for a Giant quote
- Model and serial from the rating plate
- Voltage and wattage, if legible
- A photo of the old element, especially the terminal end
- What the equipment is doing — or failing to do
If the plate has faded past reading, our model number guide covers the other places manufacturers record it.
Giant element questions
Why is my Giant element a different wattage than standard?
Giant's compact and space-saver models are built for apartments and condos and are frequently rated well below a standard residential tank, with some running 120V rather than 240V. Always take the wattage from your own rating plate rather than assuming 4500W.
Is Giant a Canadian company?
Yes, Giant manufactures in Quebec and is one of the more common tanks in Ontario multi-residential buildings. That also means parts availability is generally good domestically, without cross-border shipping delays.
My Giant tank label is in French. Which number is the wattage?
Wattage appears as a numeral followed by W on both language halves of the label, and the figure is identical in each. If the label is illegible, the wattage is also stamped on the flange of the element you are removing.
Get a quote
Get a Giant element quote
Send the model and serial, or a photo of the rating plate. We confirm the exact fit in writing before anything ships.