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Anyone recommend a plumber that works on Saturdays?
Posted on 5/19/14 at 8:05 am
Posted on 5/19/14 at 8:05 am
on a non-emergency basis. Have a problem with water heater and need a service call. TIA.
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Posted on 5/19/14 at 8:12 am to Geauxtiga
quote:
Heating element?
dont know. the heater is almost 20 years old. Wanted a professional opinion as to whether its salvageable or not.
Posted on 5/19/14 at 8:14 am to tigerinthebueche
What's wrong with your water heater?
Is it gas or electric?
It's not worth calling a plumber...water heaters are super-simple and there's more than enough expertise on this board.
Is it gas or electric?
It's not worth calling a plumber...water heaters are super-simple and there's more than enough expertise on this board.
Posted on 5/19/14 at 8:22 am to CoastieGM
gas water heater. not heating.
Posted on 5/19/14 at 8:22 am to CoastieGM
Is it rusted at the bottom or leaking? If not prob salvagable and just an element. They cost about $30 at lowes or home depot and are very simple to pull to try and see. You tube it
Posted on 5/19/14 at 8:25 am to Langston
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Is it rusted at the bottom or leaking?
no leaks as of yet. I'll check it out for rust. its a secondary water heater. serves the dish washer, laundry machine, and a shower that is never used in a hall bathroom. I say that because I dont know if usage has any effect on a water heater.
Posted on 5/19/14 at 9:03 am to tigerinthebueche
quote:
gas water heater. not heating.
Easy diagnosis. One of two things (or both)
1) Layer of sediment on bottom
Solution: Drain tank and try to blow out any loose stuff by turning on the water inlet valve while the tank is empty.
2) Calcium layer buildup on inside of tank. This is the most likely cause considering the age.
Solution: None. Replace water heater. This would probably be my initial step considering the water heater is 20 years old and I'll bet the sacrificial annode has never been replaced as it should (they never are).
Posted on 5/19/14 at 9:05 am to CoastieGM
thanks for the insight. I figured the age of the unit would justify replacement. I'll go at it from that angle.
Appreciate it.
Appreciate it.
This post was edited on 5/19/14 at 9:05 am
Posted on 5/19/14 at 9:07 am to tigerinthebueche
To try and fic it will probably cost close to getting a new one installed.
Like $300 to get it fixed vs $500 for a new.
I am assuming its easy access.
Like $300 to get it fixed vs $500 for a new.
I am assuming its easy access.
Posted on 5/19/14 at 9:09 am to eng08
quote:
I am assuming its easy access.
negative. original homeowner put both water heaters in the attic.
I'm sure he had a good reason. Just wish I knew what it was.
Posted on 5/19/14 at 10:54 am to tigerinthebueche
Attic stairs? That's considered easy in my book.
Posted on 5/19/14 at 11:15 am to eng08
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Attic stairs? That's considered easy in my book.
yessir! getting the heater up there aint real fun tho.
Posted on 5/19/14 at 11:18 am to tigerinthebueche
most handymen can change out a water heater. I recently needed to change out a thermostat on mines. Its possible it could be an easy fix but it takes an hour or two of labor to possibly figure out what's wrong... a 20 yr old unit, change it out imo.
Posted on 5/19/14 at 12:20 pm to tigerinthebueche
quote:
negative. original homeowner put both water heaters in the attic. I'm sure he had a good reason. Just wish I knew what it was.
Saves floor space.
If you need to replace it and it will not fit thru the attic stairs, most of the time, plumbers just drain it and leave it up in the attic. No big deal doing that.
Posted on 5/19/14 at 1:33 pm to fishfighter
quote:
you need to replace it and it will not fit thru the attic stairs, most of the time, plumbers just drain it and leave it up in the attic. No big deal doing that.
thanks. I really wasn't looking forward to moving the damn thing.
Posted on 5/19/14 at 1:50 pm to tigerinthebueche
Just drain it all the way and lay it on it's side. They don't weigh that much.
Posted on 5/19/14 at 2:41 pm to tigerinthebueche
quote:He knew he would not be there in 20 years.
original homeowner put both water heaters in the attic. I'm sure he had a good reason. Just wish I knew what it was.
Posted on 5/19/14 at 4:20 pm to eng08
quote:Getting the new one up is easy. 20 yrs of calcium buildup can make for a seriously heavy motherfricker to get the old one down. Still, very do-able.
Attic stairs? That's considered easy in my book.
Posted on 5/19/14 at 7:22 pm to tigerinthebueche
wter heaters that old always have a standing pilot that sometimes just gets blown out by a gust of wind...have you checked to see if the pilot is out?...may be as simple as holding the button down and relighting...
otherwise, I'd bet the thermocouple is bad...another fix that shouldn't cost much at all...
otherwise, I'd bet the thermocouple is bad...another fix that shouldn't cost much at all...
This post was edited on 5/19/14 at 10:02 pm
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