How to buy and install Insulation Blanket for Hot Water Heater?
Posted January 31st, 2009barefootboy asked: My landlord recently replaced the electric water heater in my house. So I have a brand new 50-gallon electric water heater. However, my electric bill has not gone down in cost. The water heater is in the unheated basement and the water comes from a cold water well.
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I had my water heater replaced and now i have no water pressure, any ideas?
Posted January 31st, 2009Richie and Emily asked: My water heater went out and I had a plumber get me a new one (the same size) and now I have no water pressure at all. Did they do something wrong? If they did, is it something I can fix?Ehtel
How long for water to go cold when heater loses power?
Posted January 30th, 2009NobodyKnows asked: I woke up an had an ice cold shower this morning, because my water heater’s circuit breaker had tripped and cut the power. Thinking back, my hot water was only warm on Monday morning, and we had a big lightning storm on Friday that was messing the electricity. Could it really have taken [...]
Why does my hot water heater make a noise that sounds like water is running?
Posted January 30th, 2009van asked: I noticed the sound this morning when I thought I hadn’t turned off the water all the way. The water was off but the water heater sounds like water is running in it. There is nothing draining in the floor.Hortensia
What is wrong with my hot water heater?
Posted January 28th, 2009owensb01 asked: I have a 2 story house with 1 water heater. It’s always been slow getting hot water upstairs, usually around 60-90 seconds. Now, there is no hot water getting upstairs. I’ve checked my gas line to the heater, no problem there. I’ve drained and refilled it. Hot water is [...]
What part do I change on my water heater for more stable hot water?
Posted January 28th, 2009sariah4626 asked: I have a water softener attached to my water heater and was told that the salt from the water softener might cause something to go out on the water heater. I can’t remember what part they said might go out, but it’s because the salt corrodes that part. Does anyone know [...]
How do I shut off the water heater? What is the typical cost to replace one?
Posted January 28th, 2009ACtimes3 asked: Our water heater flooded our garage. I am assuming it needs replacing. I shut off the water to the house and the pilot on the water heater, but how do I shut off the water going to the water heater? What is the typical cost to replace a water heater?Dwayne
This water heater won’t drain because of sediment clogging the outlet when I turn it on. Any suggestions?
Posted January 28th, 2009nflhandicapper asked: I am trying to replace a water heater and want to drain the old one for less weight to carry out of basement. There is only a trickle.Carmen
Does anyone know of an electric water heater that will qualify for the federal tax credit?
Posted January 27th, 2009bhardin042779 asked: I need to buy a new water heater and it has to be electric. The way I am reading the requirements to be eligible for a tax credit, the electric water heater has to have an Energy Factor of 2.0 or greater. I’m not finding any electric water heaters with an [...]
How much does a hot water heater usually cost?
Posted January 26th, 2009TT143 asked: I was just wondering how much a hot water heater costs, we remodeled a bathroom from a shower to tub and we need a bigger hot water heater to fill the tub,lol…
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