Replacing water heater

[MountGileadVillageIdiot]

I can spell electricty and connect same colored wires to connections, but that's about it.

My old water heater has the attached sticker on it-see picture.

I want to replace with the one linked below.

My issue is the watt differences.

Should I be able to simply disconnect electric and connect to new unit (other than plumbing, which is simple.).

https://www.lowes.com/pd/A-O-Smith-...uble-Element-Electric-Water-Heater/1000216809

Thanks so much in advance.

 

[James]

They are similar in specs.
If you are unsure then get a local electrician to advise and install.