> I've just replaced our 19 year old gas heater with
> a Navien mid-size instant gas heater. Gained lots
> of storage space in the closet, gained longer showers (grin)
> and lost some speed in getting the water to the shower
> head in the morning. Overall, very happy. Saved lots
> of money buy buying the unit on eBay (basically wholesale
> cost and no shipping and no taxes). Also found a new
> contractor that installed it for $1k less than others were
> quoting. All this plus 30% tax credit. All in all, very
> happy.
>
> Steve Hammatt
> Mount Vernon WA USA
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Brian Kemp" <bk13@earthlink.net>
> To: "Rich White" <rlwhitetr3b@hotmail.com>
> Cc: "shop-talk List" <shop-talk@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, January 25, 2010 7:27 PM
> Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] Water heater problem
>
>
>> Rich,
>>
>> I have the same issue in my new house and will probably be
>> replacing the
>> heater in the next few months. One thing you can do to help the
>> heaters
>> is to periodically drain then to flush out sediment. If you do
>> this
>> every year or so, it helps with the efficiency of the tank. If you
>> have
>> not done this in 15 years, don't as it will probably lead to a
>> leak. I
>> was up to 23 years on my gas hot water tank on the house I just
>> sold
>> after doing this for 10 years. I don't know the condition of the
>> anode
>> rod as it was fused to the tank. The tank was outside (coastal Los
>> Angeles), so I wasn't too concerned about leaks. Interestingly,
>> the
>> buyer's home inspector didn't point this out as an issue even
>> though I
>> disclosed the estimated age of the tank and that the T&P valve was
>> just
>> replaced because it leaked when tested.
>>
>> I second the recommendation to check the temperature of the hot
>> water at
>> a faucet for a few days to confirm that it is a water heater
>> problem and
>> not some sediment messing with your shower valve. With a 15 year
>> old
>> tank, I go along with the other people that recommend replacing it
>> instead of putting much effort into solving the temperature issue.
>>
>> Brian
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