Getting settled in..anybody know anything about hot water heaters?

[Guitartists]

Well, we're officially at the house now

Trying to get unpacked and settled in. No more high speed internet either.. just my boost mobile phone

And to boot the hot water heater died! We've replaced both elements and thermostats but the thing still doesn't work... it's got 2-phase wiring?????I think the problem is in the wiring but I don't know anything about it

So... dirty dishes and dirty kids are piling up and the only hot water heater repairman in my area is not returning my calls

And now my cell battery is low so I must sign off

Such is my life today.

 

[Chicken Fruit]

Boil water on the stove to wash babies and dishes. Replace the heater. If its more than ten years old its not worth keeping.

Good luck to you, moving is hard... I do it every two years.

 

[PurpleChicken]

It's not 2 phase. It's 240volt single phase. The black and red wires are
both hot and the white is a neutral. The green is ground. It can hurt
you so don't touch it.

If you are going to stay with electric hot water, which is the most expensive,
then find an "on demand" type heater. It uses less than half the power
and doesn't have a tank. Any plumber can install it for you.

If you have natural gas or propane then those are both cheaper to run
but more expensive to buy.

 

[old mill poultry]

Check and see if you have a warranty on the home. Also check your insurance for home owners. If not give lowes a call. Last year our water heater was broke, water going all over the basement. We called lowes and ordered one over the internet and one of their repairmen/installation guys came out with it in less than one hour and we were functioning by dinner.

 

[Farmer Kitty]

I agree. It sounds like it needs to be replaced.

 

[Guitartists]

Well, a couple hours and $500+ later I have a new hot water heater

Apparently the newer thermostats were NOT compatible with the old tank (the original tank from when the house was built in the 40s. Can you believe it lasted THIS long!?) They're letting me make monthly payments... I'm sure DH will be in a funk tonight.... but at least he can relax in a nice warm bath!

 

[Rhett&SarahsMom]

we had ours go about a year into the house. I went a day without hot water and said NO MORE.

Next time we upgrade it will be to a tankless system. At least one thing in the house will work efficiently.