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Originally Posted by DOK
Lots of good info, thanks guys. I'll check out the dip tube thing for sure. Any thoughts on how to tell how old the bugger is?
I agree with the - getting a repair guy to come out $ vs. getting a new one $. Still, trying to avoid any costs that we don't have to have at the moment.
Side note, on the tankless systems, I've heard that it takes quite a while to actually get the water hot, that you have to leave the taps running for some time, wasting water in the process. One friend said it was really annoying because every time they went to do dishes, or wash their hands, they'd have to run the water for too long.
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I had to replace the dip tube in mine a few years back. When it goes it breaks off and falls into the tank. No big deal.
A new one is about 7-8 bux at Home Depot. Just a plastictube with a flared end.
Do that and then flush out the bottom via the valve at the bottom of the tank. It removes sediments that collect over the years.