For questions generally relating to the hot-water supply system of a typical residential or commercial building, primarily regarding the heating mechanism itself (a traditional hot water heater tank, tankless heaters including "point-of-use", boilers and heat exchangers, etc).
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Rust spots on water heater — time to replace?
So I noticed today there's some rust spots showing up on the outside/bottom on the water heater. No more than a couple specs. Should I be worried?
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What is causing the high limit switch to pop on my electric water heater?
The high limit switch has popped twice on my electric water heater, both times at night. I reset the switch and the water heats and it's ok throughout the day. Wake up in the morning and it's ...
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2answers
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What are the symptoms when 1 of the electric water heater elements goes kaput?
I suspect that something has gone awry with the electric water heater.
We do get water that is plenty hot, but it doesn't seem to last as long as it used to. My suspicions are further aroused because ...
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2answers
877 views
Should my water heater drip constantly?
My wife was home today during a follow-up visit from the sump pump replacement we had as a result of my sump pump issue. After solving the problem, the plumber opened a the release valve from the ...
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How do I troubleshoot a water-heater?
Lately our hot water has been running out very quickly, a lot quicker than it used to. I have an Whirlpool electric water heater with 2 elements with the top element has a reset switch.
I followed ...
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Why does my Paloma tankless water head turn off randomly without errors?
We have a Paloma Tankless water heater, model: PTG-74PVN that shuts down when in use for a few minutes. There is no code displayed on the screen, it just powers down. This started happening a few ...
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1answer
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What can cause foggy/misty/gray water when hot water heater is turned off?
This may be expected behavior but I thought I'd ask anyway...
We recently had gas turned off at our house in preparation for a fumigation this weekend. We have a gas water heater (with a tank) so ...
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2answers
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How do I improve hot water pressure from a gas combination boiler?
I have a gas combination boiler (no hot water tank). The hot water pressure isn't very good though - the showers and hot taps come out with maybe half the pressure when compared to the cold straight ...
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Can I vent a dryer from the same mechanical closet as a water heater.?
I'm currently looking at a condo to purchase and the existing "closet" that contains the plumbing and venting for a washer/dryer is a bit on the small side. It's probably not that big of a renovation ...
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1answer
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Is flushing a waterheater a good idea?
I've been told that water-heaters build up sediment at the bottom over time, and should be flushed out (ie. drained, then allowed to refill). Is there value in this exercise? Does that value exceed ...
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3answers
553 views
Are water heater blankets a good idea?
Is it a good idea to wrap a water heater in insulation? Does it lower the heating cost? Does it shorten the life of the water heater?
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Is a gas water heater safe in a bedroom?
My existing water heater is electric and is likely to need replacing soon. The heater is in a converted garage that I use as a guest room.
As the house is piped for gas, I'm considering the purchase ...
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How can I speed up my slow hot water?
Our water heater (gas) is located in the garage. It is 25 to 30 feet away from the closest faucet, which I'm guessing is the main reason it takes so long -- a minute or longer -- to get hot water ...
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Are tankless water heaters worth it in cold climates?
I was thinking of switching over to a tankless water heater, but a friend of mine said they are not good in colder climates since the water coming in is colder and takes longer to heat. Is this a ...
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Which water heater types do you recommend?
I would like to upgrade my current water heater with one that
Is able to produce/store more heated water so I won't run out
Energy efficient
Inexpensive
What are the advantages/disadvantages to ...
