Timeline for How often to replace thermostatic mixing valve
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| Dec 28, 2017 at 15:55 | answer | added | Jim | timeline score: 1 | |
| Dec 28, 2017 at 14:54 | comment | added | Tyson | I agree with @ShimonRura 3y seems low and $400 seems high. It doesn't cost to call around to the other local plumbers and ask questions. Start with how long should my valve last and what shortens that, and do I need a repair or replacement. THEN get into costs. Don't tell the whole story at once, learn about the options and expected life first. | |
| Dec 28, 2017 at 14:11 | comment | added | Quillion | @ShimonRura which valve should I open exactly? And I thought about getting rid of mixing valve, but that is apparently illegal. | |
| Dec 28, 2017 at 14:09 | comment | added | Quillion | @mikes this only started happening recently (one week) when temperatures hit -27C didn't happen last year with same temperatures however. | |
| Dec 28, 2017 at 13:54 | comment | added | Shimon Rura | Have you tried opening the valve to see if that alleviates the problem? This may be a safety issue but could at least verify that your tank is OK. Also may be worth considering removing the thermostatic valve and turning down your tank temp, if you can get enough hot water from a 120F tank. | |
| Dec 28, 2017 at 13:51 | comment | added | Shimon Rura | It's plausible that chemicals or sediments in your water supply reduce the lifetime of the valve. Depending on the exact cause, you may be able to clean or repair an existing valve rather than replacing it, or delay failure by installing a water filter before your water heater. But 3y seems short and $400 seems high. Call some other local plumbers. | |
| Dec 28, 2017 at 13:45 | comment | added | mikes | Is this anew problem or has it been going on for some time? | |
| Dec 28, 2017 at 12:17 | history | asked | Quillion | CC BY-SA 3.0 |