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fleetwood 2001
Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 11:49 am
by hartlanders
My question is about the water heater do you know
if the water heater has a dip tube?The water heater is dry(no leaks)
I have noticed that reciently when taking a shower
you have to keep turning down the coldwater.
Thanks for any reply,Edward
Re: fleetwood 2001
Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 12:07 pm
by Greg
We really have no way of knowing. Your best bet would be to see if the heater's manufacturer has a web site. Regular maintance such as draining sediment can help. At 9 years old it may be time to think about replacing the unit with a new more efficient unit. Greg
Re: fleetwood 2001
Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 8:33 pm
by Yanita
Hi,
I agree with Greg, forego replacement parts if you can afford to purchase a new one.
Yanita
Re: fleetwood 2001
Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2010 6:19 am
by Harry
Hi Edward
Almost every water heater has a dip tube. Usually when the dip tube starts to disintegrate you will see small chunks of plastic in your faucet aerators.
I replace my water heaters when they reach 10 years old. I was fortune enough to have the $ to do so.
Here's a good article that explains dip tubes:
http://www.ronhazelton.com/archives/tip ... _tube.shtm
Good Luck
Harry