not enough hot water


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Old 01-01-01, 07:37 PM
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I have a six yr. old gas hot water heater. Can only take about a five minute shower then the hot water is gone. We have drained it and it doesn't seem to help. Any other suggestions?
 
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Old 01-02-01, 09:04 AM
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I suspect you have a broken dip tube, so you are only able to get a fraction of the hot water out of the hot water tank. You probably need to replace the dip tube. There is a pending Class Action Suit for Dip Tube failures, that can be found with most search engines.

Good Luck,

Rick
 
 

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