I bought the place 3.5 years ago but just moved in full-time a few months ago. In the beginning, I was only here on weekends, once or twice a month, and always threw the breaker to the water heater (electric) and shut off the water supply to the house when leaving. The water heater looked new until the rust stripe appeared a few days ago and I noticed the floor was wet. I figured I could limp it along a few more days until one of my sons came to visit and be able to help. No such luck! It dropped to 36 degrees here last night and I had zero hot (stone cold!) water this morning.
I have it disconnected and draining right now. I plan to pick up a new one from Lowe's while I'm in town tomorrow.
Thankfully, it is on the ground level of the washroom and there is a drain right in front off it!
Like I said, it LOOKS new, but the manufacture date shows "2010", so I guess that's about right,.
I have it disconnected and draining right now. I plan to pick up a new one from Lowe's while I'm in town tomorrow.
Thankfully, it is on the ground level of the washroom and there is a drain right in front off it!
Like I said, it LOOKS new, but the manufacture date shows "2010", so I guess that's about right,.