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From: ijk@hropus.UUCP (Ihor J. Kinal)
Newsgroups: net.consumers
Subject: Gas Water Heaters - how do you know when you need a new one???
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Date: Mon, 10-Feb-86 08:03:29 EST
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Posted: Mon Feb 10 08:03:29 1986
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Our water heater is at least 6 years old (since that's how long we've lived
there), and probably a lot older, since it wasn't well insulated .
	It's my impression that these heaters only last about 10 years,
so I'm wondering if it's time; the water seems to smell a bit, and  I've
drained it twice in the last 8 months, and the water seemed very iron-colored
(but that may just be residues from the local water).  The water also doesn't
seem as hot (possibly due to deposit build-up on the inside???).

If I do need a new one, what's the best way to have it replaced.  Call up
a local plumber, or let someone like Sears handle it???

Any recommendations will be much appreciated.
Ihor Kinal
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