My hot water heater has stopped heating and there is water in the pan.
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Chances are you need a new one. They are not cheap! Do you have any friends to help you? I replaced mine a couple years ago and Home Depot quoted me over $700 to install. I inquired thinking if it was just a few dollars I would just pay it to save myself the trouble. No way was I going to pay that so I did it myself. The water heater itself was $600 something. Only part I needed help with was lifting the old one out and setting the new one in, the rest I did myself.
time to call a plumber , hot water heater is shot. needs to be replaced SOON
Does need to be replaced. Get a few friends, neighbors to help you out. A few pizzas, pop, beer and you can get it done.
Sounds like that one's bit the dust... try Habitat for Humanity... for an overstock heater...
or a plumbing supply place... .sometimes a slightly dented one has a SERIOUS discount!
It Can be a DIY job if all surrounding pipes are in good condition and up to code.
True Peter, I got my new one that would have been $600 plus delivery, for $300 cause it had 2 scratchs 1/4" on the side, and it doesn't even show now its installed.
I would drain it first, all you need to do is watch a few YouTube videos.
Call around and see if you can get a deal, I got mine at True Value that had been a floor model. Another way is check with your local power company on rebates for energy efficient ones.
Habitat for Humanity does work for low-income, disabled and elderly with house repairs. Call them and see what they would charge.
But friends are really best in a pinch.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5nuZj3wPwA
govt. rebates ..... https://www.energystar.gov/rebate-finder put in your zip code to see what the rebate is for an Energy Star appliance
replace it before the problem becomes worse. They are expensive but it’s one of those things you just have to do.
It's time for a replacement water heater. They rust out. Call a plumber. Get referrals and at the minimum, ask their charges.