Hot water heater
#8168377
07/08/24 03:54 PM
07/08/24 03:54 PM
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Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 13,879 Central Pennsylvania
Nittany Lion
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Don't call me Mister, Mister
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Don't call me Mister, Mister
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 13,879
Central Pennsylvania
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How long does the average hot water heater last? The wife said ours is leaking, could that be an easy fix or are we looking at a new one? The one we now have was installed in 2006.
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Re: Hot water heater
[Re: Nittany Lion]
#8168382
07/08/24 04:01 PM
07/08/24 04:01 PM
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Joined: Oct 2021
Posts: 448 South central Minnesota.
Old pup
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Lots of factors. Water quality, manufacturer quality, routine cleaning (I'm not convinced that matters these days),where it's located. Nothing is built to last anymore. If you're sure it's definitely the rank leaking, replacement is in order.
ergo, bibamus.
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Re: Hot water heater
[Re: Nittany Lion]
#8168384
07/08/24 04:05 PM
07/08/24 04:05 PM
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Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 13,879 Central Pennsylvania
Nittany Lion
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Don't call me Mister, Mister
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Don't call me Mister, Mister
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Posts: 13,879
Central Pennsylvania
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It's an electric hot water heater.
I got myself a seniors' GPS. Not only does it tell me how to get to my destination, it tells me why I wanted to go there.
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Re: Hot water heater
[Re: Nittany Lion]
#8168402
07/08/24 04:20 PM
07/08/24 04:20 PM
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Posts: 5,985 Williamsport, Pa.
jk
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My 1974 sears lasted till 2008. Amazing and that is with well water, oh it was a electric model. New one is now over 15 will replace when the first thing goes wrong, don't need surprises at my age......jk
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Re: Hot water heater
[Re: Nittany Lion]
#8168426
07/08/24 05:07 PM
07/08/24 05:07 PM
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Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 13,879 Central Pennsylvania
Nittany Lion
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Don't call me Mister, Mister
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Don't call me Mister, Mister
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Posts: 13,879
Central Pennsylvania
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The wife called the plumber, I can see it now $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$.
I got myself a seniors' GPS. Not only does it tell me how to get to my destination, it tells me why I wanted to go there.
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Re: Hot water heater
[Re: Nittany Lion]
#8168427
07/08/24 05:08 PM
07/08/24 05:08 PM
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Posts: 21,986 St. Louis Co, Mo
BigBob
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Newer models will be more energy efficient, and help pay for itself.
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Re: Hot water heater
[Re: Nittany Lion]
#8168443
07/08/24 05:40 PM
07/08/24 05:40 PM
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Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 13,879 Central Pennsylvania
Nittany Lion
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Don't call me Mister, Mister
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Don't call me Mister, Mister
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 13,879
Central Pennsylvania
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LOL @ white17, I am not handy that is for sure. And I doubt I would pass the handsome test.
I got myself a seniors' GPS. Not only does it tell me how to get to my destination, it tells me why I wanted to go there.
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Re: Hot water heater
[Re: Nittany Lion]
#8168455
07/08/24 05:51 PM
07/08/24 05:51 PM
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Posts: 1,717 Ohio
newtoga
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I didn’t know you had to heat hot water:)
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Re: Hot water heater
[Re: Nittany Lion]
#8168483
07/08/24 06:25 PM
07/08/24 06:25 PM
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Joined: Dec 2020
Posts: 2,038 Wisconsin
Scott__aR
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How long does the average hot water heater last? The wife said ours is leaking, could that be an easy fix or are we looking at a new one? The one we now have was installed in 2006. They don't last like they used to. Heating elements, controller, gasket and valves are all replaceable. But, if the tank is leaking, it's time to replace.
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Re: Hot water heater
[Re: newtoga]
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07/08/24 06:28 PM
07/08/24 06:28 PM
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Posts: 1,606 Missouri
Broomchaser
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I didn’t know you had to heat hot water:) My thoughts too.
Get the US out of the UN and the UN out of the US.
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Re: Hot water heater
[Re: Nittany Lion]
#8168697
07/09/24 12:51 AM
07/09/24 12:51 AM
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Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 13,879 Central Pennsylvania
Nittany Lion
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Don't call me Mister, Mister
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Don't call me Mister, Mister
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 13,879
Central Pennsylvania
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If you don't heat hot water on won't stay hot.
I got myself a seniors' GPS. Not only does it tell me how to get to my destination, it tells me why I wanted to go there.
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