How do i know if hot water heater is gone??

Question

How do i know if hot water heater is gone??

Answer 1

Well if you can see it, it's still there...

Answer 2

i like both answers course first is humorous, 2nd prob. best bet. But if not leaking, usually elements will give out over time.  Should drain from bottom periodically to get rust and sediments out.

Answer 3

Many thing affect the life of a water heater. Two of the biggest are the quality of your water and the care that you have given the unit. Have you drained the unit periodically? Have you been running it too hot?

You should expect about 10 - 12 years out of a unit that has been used properly.

Chances are that if it is not too old, it could just be an element. If you are handy, you may be able to test and change it yourself.

If your unit is already 10 - 12 years old, you may want to think about an energy efficient tankless hot water heater.

See my web site at: http://energyefficienthometips.net/ for more information on tankless water heaters.

Answer 4

leaking on floor ?   no hot water ?     can you check the elements ?    (cut off elect. first )