How To Do Just About Everything
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Lacking hot water is no fun. And discolored, smelly water is just as bad. What to do?
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Comments
mtodd said
on 8/20/2008 why did my water all the soden get so hot you cant stand it.? ive checked the settings thier both at 120 DEGs.
cowkiller said
on 11/26/2007 a broken dip tube will cause no hot water or you will run out in seconds. Dip tube is located under the cold water inlet nipple
koldkanuck said
on 9/20/2007 why would my cold water tap in bathroom sink have hot water come out when tiolet is flushed never heard of that before.Please help.
Anonymous said
on 1/18/2007 There are two important tools to have if you plan on working on your own. It's very simple to do. I am a woman, and I always fix my own. You can buy a hot water heater checker at Home Depot. They are less than $10. It will tell you if the blame for your trouble is the element, thermostat, or something else. A lot of hot water heaters take a special "socket" that you use to take out the old element.
Also, make sure you check to see if there is any calcium buildup where the element goes in at. You can use an old spoon with a stick taped to it (stick is used for the handle) to reach in and scoop out the old calcium. I hope this helps.
Anonymous said
on 6/30/2006 I removed the top cover and found the top element. I put my ear to the tank and there was no sound. I pressed the reset button on the top element housing, and presto! The sizzling sound started. After 20 minutes, I could feel heat surrounding the upper element and the water was heating.
The temperature had gotten too hot and tripped the switch. Listen for the sizzle near the elements.