Water Heater Reviews » Natural Gas Water Heater http://www.thewaterheaterreview.com Electric, Natural Gas, Propane, Tankless, Instant Hot Water Heaters and More... Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:20:47 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Life span of galvanized pipe to natural gas water heater on well water? http://www.thewaterheaterreview.com/life-span-of-galvanized-pipe-to-natural-gas-water-heater-on-well-water.html http://www.thewaterheaterreview.com/life-span-of-galvanized-pipe-to-natural-gas-water-heater-on-well-water.html#comments Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:31:37 +0000 Water Heaters

I had a licensed plumber replace my broken water heater 5 months ago. Now the hot water comes out of the faucet rusty for a few seconds before it clears up . The plumber who installed the water heater came out and determined that the incoming and outgoing water supply pipes he installed were rusted. He showed me the rust on the outside of the brass fittings. He stated that the corrosion was caused by my well water. He said that he would replace the pipes at a discounted rate, but would not honor the 1 year labor warranty he gave me because the installation was done to code for city water.

2 key points:
1. The plumber used galvanized pipe with brass fittings for a natural gas water heater.
2. The plumber knew the water heater was on a well because I went with him to the main water shutoff next to the wellhead.

So – here are my questions:
1. Is it even remotely possible that galvanized pipe can be corroded to the point of running rusty water and showing rust on the outside of the pipe in only 5 months? If my water was that corrosive, wouldn’t I be unable to bathe in or drink it at all?
2. Should the plumber honor the 1 year warranty he gave me and replace the pipes at no cost since he installed the incorrect pipes for well water?
3. What kind of pipe should I have for a natural gas water heater on a well?


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]]> http://www.thewaterheaterreview.com/life-span-of-galvanized-pipe-to-natural-gas-water-heater-on-well-water.html/feed 4 Do Natural Gas Water Heaters Use Electricity? http://www.thewaterheaterreview.com/do-natural-gas-water-heaters-use-electricity.html http://www.thewaterheaterreview.com/do-natural-gas-water-heaters-use-electricity.html#comments Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:36:04 +0000 Water Heaters

Me and my girlfriend got into a little argument about whether gas water heaters use electricity. I think natural gas water heaters use a little electricity and my girlfriend thinks they don’t. On our natural gas water heater there are little wires that lead to a turn-able nob that can turn the water heater on and off. I think this is where the electricity is used and she thinks gas runs through them.


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]]> http://www.thewaterheaterreview.com/do-natural-gas-water-heaters-use-electricity.html/feed 5 Can my 40 gal Richmond Water Heater convert to Natural Gas? http://www.thewaterheaterreview.com/can-my-40-gal-richmond-water-heater-convert-to-natural-gas.html http://www.thewaterheaterreview.com/can-my-40-gal-richmond-water-heater-convert-to-natural-gas.html#comments Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:09:17 +0000 Water Heaters

Single mom needs your help! Estimate 0, to replace existing lp water heater with natural gas one and connect to furnace and water heater. I heard there are conversion kits? If not, can I buy a natural gas water heater on my own for less, his charge is 0, uninstalled. Please advise. Anything may help. I really hope I can convert my current water heater. It’s only 6 years old.
I was told it was not convertible! The book said that the 40, 50 & 60 gallon heaters were convertible. He said he didn’t think so. Do you think he is trying to rip me off? Should I get another estimate? He said it would be 0 to hook up water heater and furnace if the water heater was convertable.
Im converting because this is a mobile home used as a cabin in the north woods. Five years ago when I was working I paid 0 to have the gasline brought from the road to the place. I am now getting the connection done because Wisconsin Public Service is now offering a 0 rebate to anyone who converts. I was told natural gas is a better choice in the long run. Plus it’s used very sparingly. A few winter weekends snomobiling… Am I doing the right thing. (Cory if you read this, please respond, I appreciate your knowledge)


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]]> http://www.thewaterheaterreview.com/can-my-40-gal-richmond-water-heater-convert-to-natural-gas.html/feed 3 Can I use methane in bottle form to power my natural gas water heater? http://www.thewaterheaterreview.com/can-i-use-methane-in-bottle-form-to-power-my-natural-gas-water-heater.html http://www.thewaterheaterreview.com/can-i-use-methane-in-bottle-form-to-power-my-natural-gas-water-heater.html#comments Fri, 14 May 2010 04:50:54 +0000 Water Heaters

Methane in bottle form is it basically the same as natural gas minus the smell additive. Can I use Methane in bottle form with some regulators of some sort to power my natural gas water heater?


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]]> http://www.thewaterheaterreview.com/can-i-use-methane-in-bottle-form-to-power-my-natural-gas-water-heater.html/feed 3 I have a natural gas water heater that lights and gets water up to temperature but then it goes out.? http://www.thewaterheaterreview.com/i-have-a-natural-gas-water-heater-that-lights-and-gets-water-up-to-temperature-but-then-it-goes-out.html http://www.thewaterheaterreview.com/i-have-a-natural-gas-water-heater-that-lights-and-gets-water-up-to-temperature-but-then-it-goes-out.html#comments Tue, 27 Apr 2010 19:20:00 +0000 Water Heaters

Yes I have a Kenmore Economizer 6 Natural Gas Water Heater and it will light and it gets the water up to temperature but then it goes out and I would like to know how to fix it myself please and thank you
The thermocouple and burner assembly with the gray box included has been replaced recently but its still continuing to do the same behavior as before.


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]]> http://www.thewaterheaterreview.com/i-have-a-natural-gas-water-heater-that-lights-and-gets-water-up-to-temperature-but-then-it-goes-out.html/feed 1 want to replace my gas fired tank water heater with a tankless water heater? http://www.thewaterheaterreview.com/want-to-replace-my-gas-fired-tank-water-heater-with-a-tankless-water-heater.html http://www.thewaterheaterreview.com/want-to-replace-my-gas-fired-tank-water-heater-with-a-tankless-water-heater.html#comments Tue, 20 Apr 2010 10:16:49 +0000 Water Heaters

I have a 60 gallon natural gas water heater here in houston, TX. It is coming to the end of its natural life- apprx 10 years. The house has 3 showers, 5 sinks (including kitchen), washer and dishwasher. 2 adults live here. I want to know
1- when it comes time to replace should I use a tankless water heater?
2- what capacity tankless heater do I need?
3- when some turns on the hot water faucet and quickly switches it of, does the unit turn on? or is it smart?


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