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DOK · 03-16-2010, 05:11 PM

Our tank seems to be on it's last leg, but I'm not entirely sure. There's two of us living at home and it's jacked up all the way to the highest setting. We've been moving it up for a year and a half, now wondering if it's on it's way out.

Is there a way to get the thermostat checked, or if we need to replace the heating coil? Or do we just need a new one? Anyway to tell how old the damn thing is? The house is about 12 years old, so if it's the original tank, then I wouldn't feel so bad about a replacement. I don't want to go to repair men or stores quite yet, because I don't need to be "sold" on anything, just need some good old fashioned advice. Also, can't afford those new instant hot water dealies, so that's out of the equation too.

Thoughts brain trust?

03-16-2010, 05:11 PM	#1
DOK Crash and Bang Winger Join Date: Feb 2005 Exp:	Tell me what you know about hot water tanks Our tank seems to be on it's last leg, but I'm not entirely sure. There's two of us living at home and it's jacked up all the way to the highest setting. We've been moving it up for a year and a half, now wondering if it's on it's way out. Is there a way to get the thermostat checked, or if we need to replace the heating coil? Or do we just need a new one? Anyway to tell how old the damn thing is? The house is about 12 years old, so if it's the original tank, then I wouldn't feel so bad about a replacement. I don't want to go to repair men or stores quite yet, because I don't need to be "sold" on anything, just need some good old fashioned advice. Also, can't afford those new instant hot water dealies, so that's out of the equation too. Thoughts brain trust?