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...w/ hot water? I have a 13 year old gas water heater in a home i just purchased. The house is also 13 years old, and the previous (original) owners were an elderly couple. Point being, though it is 13 years old, it hasn't been supplying hot water to an active young family of five or anything.
That said, the hot water runs out in a shower of any extended length. I would say it's good for 15 minutes give or take. And it definitely can't fill the garden tub w/ hot water. The tub is average size for a garden tub - maybe 2x the size of a normal shower tub?
So I called the gas company who sent someone over to have a look. He said:
- the water heater has a good amount of sediment in it, and will need replacing in the near future, 0-3 years.
- The "pan" has a good amount of water in it, so there is a leak somewhere
- even a brand new 40 gallon tank wouldn't be able to provide a hot bath in the tub, and he remarked that the garden tubs in these type houses are for "looks".
Well - I would really like to take advantage of the tub and have a hot bath! I would also hope to not need to replace the hot water heater if i an help it.
Should also mention I have a home warranty policy on the house, so if it needs replacing (at least for the next 6 months), I won't be spending a lot to have it fixed. The warranty will cover it.
Is a slowly leaking 40 gallon heater with a good amount of sediment one that should be replaced?
What do you think?
That said, the hot water runs out in a shower of any extended length. I would say it's good for 15 minutes give or take. And it definitely can't fill the garden tub w/ hot water. The tub is average size for a garden tub - maybe 2x the size of a normal shower tub?
So I called the gas company who sent someone over to have a look. He said:
- the water heater has a good amount of sediment in it, and will need replacing in the near future, 0-3 years.
- The "pan" has a good amount of water in it, so there is a leak somewhere
- even a brand new 40 gallon tank wouldn't be able to provide a hot bath in the tub, and he remarked that the garden tubs in these type houses are for "looks".
Well - I would really like to take advantage of the tub and have a hot bath! I would also hope to not need to replace the hot water heater if i an help it.
Should also mention I have a home warranty policy on the house, so if it needs replacing (at least for the next 6 months), I won't be spending a lot to have it fixed. The warranty will cover it.
Is a slowly leaking 40 gallon heater with a good amount of sediment one that should be replaced?
What do you think?