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i have a 40gal natural gas hot water heater that went out . i reignited it and for about 3min it stayed light

Water Heaters — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 19:22:12 +0000

for 3 min it stayed lit but keep going out . it’s a whirlpool hot water heater that we have had for about 2yrs and i have already had to replace the thermal coupling in it . so i’m wondering what could be the problem now !!!

I need advice on a natural gas water heater?

Water Heaters — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 19:16:28 +0000

I had a Whirlpool that gave out ofter two and a half years. I got a cred it at Lowes for the current full price, but decided to buy elsewhere since 96 out of 98 reviews were a 1 star and everyone is or has had the same problems. I had a Rheem put in and after 4 trips out I am still getting not enough hot water that I need to turn my cold on. They wanted to come replace more parts, and when I asked for a new unit they said they just want to come get it and let me buy another brand. I want a good brand that will not only last, but will give me hot water when we need it. I looked all over the internet and couldn’t find much information from places like consumer reports, etc. I would appreciate any suggestions or stories about good or bad experiences with natural gas water heaters?
I have the water heater set at the factory setting which Rheem recommended when I called. The company who installed it told me to put in on the next to the highest setting, but Rheem said that is way too hot and would scald me at 140 degrees. Even at that setting, which the installer tried, I didn’t get very much hot water and it gave out before she could take her shower. I had heard AO Smith, but the place I got this one at said they stopped due to problems. And, a lot of articles on the internet gave Bradford White bad rating. Although the Whirlpool gave out, it was great up until it did. I guess it is too much to expect that. The place I got it at offered to come replace more parts, but I am not comfortable with a week old unit that is continually breaking down or needed a part replaced.

How to fix my electric water heater?

Water Heaters — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 12:16:02 +0000

There is power going to my whirlpool electric water heater but it is not turning on. It is on a double 20 amp breaker and all the wires are correct. I pressed the red reset button near the bottom of the tank, this is the lower element right or the lower thermostat? When I press the red button nothing happens also the upper element has just a big silver nut and nothing else so it has to be the lower one right. there is no hot water and how do i tell what lower element to buy?

Electric Hot Water Heaters

Water Heaters — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 10:33:11 +0000

TROUBLE SHOOTING FOR ELECTRIC HOT WATER HEATERS

There are a few basic problems that your electric hot water heater might end up displaying. The water might not be hot enough, might not be hot at all, or might start out hot, but cut out quickly. It might be discolored or smell bad. The heater may leak, or it might make a lot of noise while working.

Don’t replace that heater right away, though.

Electric hot water heaters can often be fixed by simple trouble shooting at home. Let’s take a look at some of the most common problems you might encounter in electric hot water heaters and what to do about them.

Most of us don’t care much about our water heaters, as long as they’re producing the right amount of hot water, aren’t leaking, and don’t have any other problems. However, when something does go wrong, we’re suddenly very interested! If the warranty is still good on your heater, you can get it fixed by the manufacturer (and this is the best idea). But what do you do when the warranty isn’t in effect? Repair and replacement can be very expensive.

Repairing Your Electric Hot Water Heater

Always remember that an electric hot water heater can be dangerous. If you decide to do your own repairs, make sure that the power and the water have been correctly shut off. Otherwise, you could be in for a literal shock.

If you have no or not enough hot water, you might have a problem in the heating system or thermostat. These can often be reset, with function resuming normally right away. Other times, they’ll need to be replaced. You may also have this problem if there’s a mineral buildup inside the tank. This is common in places with overly hard water, and can often be dissolved with the correct treatments. The mineral build up takes up space in the tank and prevents enough water from being heated.

If none of these are the problem, you may have to check for errors in the circuit. Don’t do this unless you understand what’s going on in your electric hot water heater.

If your hot water is discolored, minerals may be at fault again. Sediment may have been deposited at the bottom of the tank, which is then coloring the water, or rust may be forming on the tank itself. Flush the tank repeatedly, and try replacing its anode rod to see if this problem goes away.

Odors in your hot water can come from sulfur in the water, bacterial contamination, or corrosion of the anode rod, generating hydrogen gas. This can be fixed by either filtering your water for minerals, or by flushing the heater with hydrogen peroxide. The anode rod may also need replacing in severe situations.

Noisy electric hot water heaters occur because of scale on the heating element. Try removing the heating elements and cleaning them to get rid of the problem. If this doesn’t fix it, or if the tank is leaking, call a professional right away. You may require professional repair or replacement of your hot water heater.

Fortunately, there are plenty of options on the market, including the Rheem Tankless 66 Indoor Direct Vent Series, the GE Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Water Heater, and the Whirlpool 40-Gallon Energy Smart Electric Water Heater. They’re not the only ones on the market, but they’re some of the best. Be sure to check them out if you’re in the market for a new appliance.

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