Can anyone help with a leaky hot water heater?
Scott S asked: I have a hot water heater, not more than 7 years old, that runs on natural gas that is leaking a trickle of water from underneath, which spills out onto our cement floor of our basement. Does anyone know what this could possibly mean. When I called Roto Rooter this [...]
Continue Reading ArticleWhy is my hot water heater’s temperature/pressure valve overflowing?
Eric asked: I have an electric hot water heater. A couple days ago, hot water started spewing out of the overflow pipe which comes from the temperature/pressure valve. I have a power switch which can turn off the power to the heating elements. When I turn it off, the water stops [...]
Continue Reading ArticleWhy is my water heater making weird sounds?
Challenge asked: I had a plumber come out and look at the water heater, but the sounds did not occur while the plumber was inspecting the water heater. The plumber turned the water heater down and said that he may have to come back out to “flush” the water heater if the sounds continue. [...]
Continue Reading ArticleWhich is more economical? Keeping a storage water heater on or turning it on once a day to shower then off?
Yahuwceph asked: It is a 40g water heater. I always used to turn it off at the breaker switch, keeping it off until 5-10 min before showering, but now someone says the draw of electricity to heat up all that water is more expensive than keeping it on all day. Which is more economical?Jasmin
Continue Reading ArticleWhat is a good water heater for RES turtles?
krisv asked: I plan on moving my RES babies to a 20 gallon tank. What is a suitable water heater brand? Do I have to pay attention how much voltage a heater gives per gallon?Armida
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