Recent content by Diane18

I'm in the country and my plumber typically works with rural clients. Yes, not expensive. No code out here, no inspections. I do really appreciate all the feedback.

Thanks on the thermal expansion tank info. Wonder why the plumber thinks I need one. Interesting on the heat trap. Both times when the new Ruuds were installed the cold water intake pipe was super hot. Too hot too touch, not just radiant heat. That has not happened with the AOSmith. Also...

I have well water and a pressure tank. Yes, thermal expansion tank. Not installed yet. I still have plenty of hot water. Maybe the Ruuds were defective and the AOSmith just wasn't hot at 120. Someone told me there could have been an "air lock" in the system. All I know is hot water is...

Well, maybe it's working. Had plenty of hot water last night for bath. Plenty this morning for hot shower. Just did a hot water wash and ran more hot water in the tub. Yes, WH output pipe is very hot. Plumber will be out again to put in some air? tank between the softener and hot water...

Definitely not hot enough or long enough. I'll check on the tempering valve, though don't know why old water heater worked without issue and three new ones don't. I know there are no hot water control valves in the faucets or tubs. I did have it adjusted on one shower, so it can't get hot.

Water comes out cool, turns hot within 30 seconds, but wasn't getting super hot. Plumber told me yesterday to turn up the temp to 140 on both thermostats, so I did. I now can fill the tub 8 inches, but can keep my hand in the water the entire time, so it is hot, but not scalding. The second...

After over ten years, my Rheem 40 gallon electric water heater had some slight leaking. Water didn't stink and I had plenty of hot water. No complaints, but couldn't chance a failure. I had the Rheem replaced with a Ruud 40 gallon electric water heater. After two months, I had rotten egg...