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Household Hints & Help

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Mon Nov 2, 2020, 05:02 PM

Nov 2020

That’s exactly what I wanted to hear. If it ain’t broke...

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Water Heater Question [View all] Mme. Defarge Nov 2020 OP

I think it's age and water quality, maybe temp setting. nt Phoenix61 Nov 2020 #1

Right on,all depends on local water quality. Wellstone ruled Nov 2020 #4

Wow! When it's time to replace my current one Phoenix61 Nov 2020 #8

It depends on many factors Xipe Totec Nov 2020 #2

Water quality is biggest in my opinion... BleedsBlue Nov 2020 #5

I think water quality plays a big part in life of a water heater Hokie Nov 2020 #6

water quality, maintenance, and possibly build Kali Nov 2020 #7

I am an old retired plumber, so I will attempt to teach WH-101 Chainfire Nov 2020 #9

VERY helpful! Mme. Defarge Nov 2020 #10

It certainly doesn't hurt to ask Chainfire Nov 2020 #11

👍👍👍👍👍 Mme. Defarge Nov 2020 #12

You should replace the anode rod every 3-5 years. OilemFirchen Nov 2020 #13

Great advice! Mme. Defarge Nov 2020 #14