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From: essachs@ihuxl.UUCP (Ed Sachs)
Newsgroups: net.consumers
Subject: Re: Gas Water Heaters - how do you know when you need a new one???
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Date: Wed, 12-Feb-86 09:05:30 EST
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Posted: Wed Feb 12 09:05:30 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
> ihnp4!houxm!hropus!ijk

Generally, you need a new water heater when one of the following happens:

1. It starts leaking.

2. It doesn't heat the water any more.
-- 
				Ed Sachs
				AT&T Bell Laboratories
				Naperville, IL
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