Can anyone help with a leaky hot water heater?
Posted February 27th, 2010Scott 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 [...]
Why is my hot water heater’s temperature/pressure valve overflowing?
Posted February 26th, 2010Eric 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 [...]
Why is my water heater making weird sounds?
Posted February 23rd, 2010Challenge 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. [...]
Which is more economical? Keeping a storage water heater on or turning it on once a day to shower then off?
Posted February 23rd, 2010Yahuwceph 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
What is a good water heater for RES turtles?
Posted February 22nd, 2010krisv 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
Will the warranty cover for the repair of my water heater?
Posted February 21st, 2010l_romanmd asked: Well, my Whirpool Water Heater 9(electric) stopped working a few days ago… no hot water! I have done all the troubleshooting possible but nothing yet. When I purchased my house the water heater was already here but I do not have anytype of receipt of purchase not even the manuals. I do have [...]
What is the maximum flue length for a tankless water heater?
Posted February 21st, 2010Salami and Orange Juice asked: We’re buying a new house and the existing hot water heater is working well, but 20 years old!
It is about 15 feet away from the nearest outside wall.
Can I install a tankless in the same spot, or do I need to be closer to the outside wall?Dean
Why does my hot water heater overflow keep discharging water?
Posted February 17th, 2010Ben D asked: My gas fired hot water heater during the winter & fall seems to constantly discharge 5-12oz of water per day. Less so in the summer. Why does it do this? I tried turning the temp’ down but it did not help any.Katheryn
My hot electric water heater produces hot water, but there is water on the floor?
Posted February 16th, 2010mrmojorison7 asked: There is water in the hold tank under the heater and on the floor. Is it possible that the pipes above it aren’t tight or could the problem be with the heater itself? Will it be covered under the warranty if it is 4 years old?Lelah
how do i troubleshoot problems with my hot water heater?
Posted February 15th, 2010phil. asked: well, i can’t say for sure it’s my hot water heater, but all of a sudden, we’re running out of hot water really fast. used to be having 2 people showering and having the dishwasher or washing machine would bring the chills to the 3rd person to shower, but just this evening, the [...]