Why does new water heater leak from bottom of tank?
Posted February 2nd, 2009cher9498 asked: My husband just installed the new water heater today and it leaks from the bottom. it is a brand new water heater from home depo (G.E. brand)
thanks
This is a natural gas water heater. teflon tape was used on new flex lines and the water that is leaking from bottom is hot.Abel
Can a rental water heater be replaced?
Posted February 1st, 2009jamie m asked: When we purchased this house it came with a rental hot water heater from Direct Energy company. The house is 11 years old and I am quite sure the Natural gas water heater is 11 years old also. I have been reading on the net about all of the energy efficiant products [...]
Water heater flushing. How does shutting off the water improve the process?
Posted February 1st, 2009phusionx130 asked: I have been draining my water heater once a year, but I have never shut off the water to do it. I just thought that the water pressure helped to blow out sediment. How does shutting off the supply improve the process?Hubert
My water heater is inside my house in a closet?
Posted February 1st, 2009Jean B asked: It is time to replace it; how difficult will it be to put the new water heater in the garage which is attached to the house; but on the other side from where the current water heater is. And, does anyone recommend waterless heaters that give instant hot water?Carla
Do I have to turn off water heater for temporary water shut-off?
Posted February 1st, 2009brian w asked: I need to replace a compression hot water faucet in my shower. There is no water shut-off for shower and no shut-off for outgoing water from gas water heater. I can either turn off inlet water to hot water heater or the main water valve. Will I damage the hot water heater [...]