Recent questions tagged water heater

Description : Where can I shut off the water to a water heater if I don't have one?

Last Answer : I think you mean WHERE . Depending on your living situation - apartment, townhouse, home - you may not have direct access to the water heater. In some apartments, there is a community water heater shared by all ... to find out how this is set up in your building. There is no way for us to know.

Description : I need a new water heater. Should I get a tankless one?

Last Answer : answer:I have one and I have mixed feelings. If your power goes out you won't have any hot water. With a tank you can easily have 2 days of warm water if you conserve. If you have hard water ... 't even know if it is very available, and maybe it's only practical when building a house from scratch.

Description : Is there a lawyer who can help me with the language of this contract?

Last Answer : answer:I'm not a lawyer. To me it reads that your water heater is included, All components and parts, including circulating pumps . Since the types of water heaters included specifically lists Oil , ... or reservoir of some sort, as both electric and gas are provided your home, where oil is not.

Description : Can someone tell me if I need to turn off the gas to my water tank?

Last Answer : answer:Can you call the gas company? I think they would be happy to answer any question concerning a possible gas problem if they are able to advise you from a description over the phone. When I built ... 't know if that matters. You might try LuckyGuy, he usually knows a lot about stuff like that.

Description : What is that popping sound from my water heater?

Last Answer : When the hot steel body of the water heater comes in contact with the cool air, the temperature variation causes a movement in the atoms of the steel.That's making the popping sound but if your heater is ... you get a new one because if it's doing it continuously it means the body has worn out.

Description : What is the best temperature for a water heater both to save energy and with a young child in the house?

Last Answer : answer:Anything much over 104F (40C) is probably too hot with a child in the house. That is simply my opinion, Chances are you might be able to have it hotter without scalding but I know this ... This change of habit will save you money on water/sewer and on the energy to heat the water.

Description : Why does my water heater make smelly water?

Last Answer : Build up of minerals or bacteria in the tank. Check the anode rod. That’s what made my friends water smell like butt.