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Most hot water heaters will develop small leaks around the welds in 10-12 years. Heaters are made of much thinner, cheaper material than they used to be. -The actual wall thickness of a typical water heater today is 1/16 inch, and no interior protection against rusting.
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Can a faulty hot water heater cause you to use more water?
Only if if has a leak.
What is the point of using a hot water heater?
It is a water heater, not a hot water heater. There would be little point in using a hot water heater. I assume that is your point.
Can you clean or repair your hot water heater that is leaking from the bottom?
No. Once a water heater tank leaks there is no fixing it. Just replacing the water heater. And it should probably done as soon as possible, since the potential for a bigger leak to open is very possible.
Why does my hot water heater leak?
1- Excessive pressure=2- defective T&P=3- condensation4- Defective tank
What is really called a water heater or hot water heater?
It's called water heater. There isn't a reason to heat hot water
Can a faulty hot water heater cause you to use more water?
Only if if has a leak.
What causes hot water heater in my home to give off fumes?
Firstly a water heater is a concealed unit and all joints are meant to be leak proof. Sounds like there is a leak somewhere in the water heater. Get a plumber to investigate and fix where necessary.
I had a hot water heater leak about two months ago now kitchen floor has gone bad what will insurance company pay for?
I had a hot water heater leak about two months ago now kitchen floor has gone bad what will insurance company pay for?
Why is my hot water heater outside the house?
This is actually the best installation in warmer climates. It allows installation close to services using the most hot water, while mitigating for the dangers of a hot water heater; they catastrophically leak, explode, etc.
Does a hot water heater give off bad fumes?
No, hot water heaters don't typically have a smell. If you are smelling fumes, you could have a leak in your gas line.
What is the point of using a hot water heater?
It is a water heater, not a hot water heater. There would be little point in using a hot water heater. I assume that is your point.
Can a leaky hot water heater be repaired or does it need to be replaced?
If the leak is from the tank itself and not a connection, it's time to replace it.
Will a heater coil lose water and make truck run hot?
yes it can. If your heater core is leaking it will leak on the passenger side floor in the cab of the truck or car.
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Why would hot steam blow from the heater vents?
Leak in heater core. Replace core.
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Can you clean or repair your hot water heater that is leaking from the bottom?
No. Once a water heater tank leaks there is no fixing it. Just replacing the water heater. And it should probably done as soon as possible, since the potential for a bigger leak to open is very possible.
