The part that generates heat... depending if it is a gas / electric heater
A new hot water tank. A new hot water tank.
A person would need a propane water heater if they lived in an area where heat would be needed. Some people who live out in the country and don't have access to other types of heaters.
No, you only need gas for a gas water heater.
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Yes, a plumber would be able to help you with hot water heater problems. Hot water heaters have to do with water in your house and is a part of the plumbing.
It depends on what is broken on your water heater, as to how much it would cost to fix it. It might actually need to be replaced and be more cost effective to replace it.
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It would help as most of the rust accumulates at the bottom of the tank.
It is not the square feet that determines the size water heater you need it is the demand. The more people who live in the home the higher the demand on the water heater to produce enough hot water. 1-3 people requires a 40 gallon water heater 4-6 people requires a 50 gallon water heater Of course you can make do with a 40 gallon water heater with a family of 4 or more but you will at times run out of hot water. Even if there are only 1 or 2 living in the home do not buy a 30 gallon water heater. You save very little money and may run out of hot water. But at least a 40 gallon.
You would need to specify the size of the heater
No.
There are several possibilities. The 2 most common would be the water heater needs replacing, or you need a repipe.
Have plumber check it out. May just need dried out, cleaned and serviced. Depending on age and condition of water heater, it may not be worth having all this work done to it. It would be better to replace instead.