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My water heater started leaking over the weekend. It was only seven years old, but I suppose since the warranty was six years, I shouldn't complain? Anyway, I installed my new water heater today, so I can shower again. This one has a 12-year warranty, it might out live me.
I just took a shower, I feel great. I'll be going for a walk around sunset. It's been a good day.
Shit you just reminded me I still gotta drain my water heater
Check the sacrificial anode while you are at it
PSA: is the ceiling above your heater low? Check the clearance and make sure the new rod can stand straight up to get into the heater. You can buy segmented rods to avoid this problem.
Don't ask how I know.
I have to do a flush of my tankless one soon.: (
That's a thing? Damn, that's a thing isn't it? I've never drained a water heater in my life.
I wrote an outline and premise for a story today, that I think has some real potential, so Im pretty stoked.
Natural gas, electric or heat pump?
This is my favorite comment for a while.
I resolved a long-standing issue at work today by realizing it's not an issue and the client is stupid. Also I bought OPEN 9/12 7c today. It's been a GREAT day!
I dunno, if it fails one year after the warranty and they’re happy to sell you a new one that seems a little suspicious. I’ve been dealing with an iffy pilot light on mine so hot showers are a luxury again, I’m in an apt but if you’re in a house I’d suggest a tankless flow heater, the endless hot water is great
Our hot water heater broke and I almost didn't get it repaired because quotes came in at $10k. I was like, eh we can do without water.
Damn, I forgot the hose in the pool for 4 days. Luckily I turned the faucet off....damn I forgot to turn the faucet off too. Fawk!