Why is my water heater losing heat?
I am guessing there is something wrong with the gas valve or thermostat or something. Expert opinions welcome.
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KMS Woodworks on Jun 16, 2012So this is a gas unit? My guess is in the mechanical thermostat...a spin up and then back down may due the trick sometime corrosion can affect the contacts...this "spin" clears things up.Helpful Reply
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Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com on Jun 16, 2012Sounds as though the thermostat on the gas valve is starting to go. How old is the heater? Perhaps its time to change it out. You can always change out the gas valve unit, but if the unit is fairly old, it simply is not worth it. Newer units are much more energy efficient.Helpful Reply
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Andrew S on Jun 16, 2012gas heater. more than 10 years old I am guessingHelpful Reply
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Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com on Jun 16, 2012You got your life out if it. Purchase a new one. Simply because of Murphy's law as soon as you replace the valve, its going to start leaking.Helpful Reply
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Andrew S on Jun 16, 2012thanks guys!Helpful Reply
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Jina on Jul 08, 2015Prob just needs a new thermostat.Helpful Reply
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Audrey Brow Stapleford on Oct 05, 2015We have an electric quick recovery hot water tank. We have a well and the water is very corrosive so the heating elements give out from time to time and need to be replaced. Nothing like taking a hot shower and it goes cold when your about to rinse your hair.Helpful Reply
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Andrew S on Oct 05, 2015Thanks Audrey. We replaced the water heater in 2013.Helpful Reply
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