Help me analytical-types! Do I upgrade my current water heater to the GE Geospring Hybrid for practically free??
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posted by Thrillhouse
on Oct 11, 2012 -
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Indoor Plumbing Filter: Help me understand a valve on my hot water line and how to stop a leak.
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posted by msbutah
on Apr 14, 2012 -
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[plumbingfilter] My bathroom and kitchen faucets don't give cold water until they've been running for at least one minute. The shower runs hot much quicker (10-20 seconds). Is this something that can be fixed? My landlord says no.
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posted by benbenson
on Feb 5, 2012 -
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[TenantsRightsFilter] I know that landlords and property management companies are required to provide hot water, but is there a time frame associated with this hot water?
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posted by sacrifix
on Oct 17, 2010 -
23 answers
We need a new hot water heater and are considering a tankless model. Do you have one and can you tell me if it's worth the higher price?
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posted by raisingsand
on Sep 11, 2010 -
26 answers
Can you recommend a way for me to heat a large amount of water quickly at a venue that does not have a reliable boiler? I am involved in a UK event where we will have a hot tub. Unfortunately we can't get access to the venue until the morning of the event, meaning that the usual 24-48 hour period to use the tub's own heater is not an option. I have sourced a few potential solutions but am hoping the hive mind will help me narrow them down or suggest others.
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posted by skylar
on Sep 6, 2010 -
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Without warning my hot water (and hot water only) has suddenly started running brown, and when I drain a tub of it silt like material is left in the bottom. I suspect it's rust. After running the water for a long time it does not seem to be going away. Am I right in thinking that this is probably my boiler and it should be replaced? The suddenness seems weird. Also: my family has been showing and bathing in this, could it be harmful in any way?
posted by Artw
on Mar 19, 2010 -
19 answers
How do I change the heating element on a small 20 gallon electric water heater if I can't find the drain?
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posted by JulianDay
on Jan 18, 2010 -
10 answers
Is it safe to insulate around the crawlspace exit point for a hot water heater vent pipe?
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posted by Gingercat
on Jan 18, 2010 -
4 answers
Why when you pour hot water into a mug, water appears below your mug?
posted by slepore09
on Mar 2, 2009 -
12 answers
When our pool equipment runs, it triggers the sound of a leaky pipe in a wall adjacent to our hot water heater. By triggering the valve on the hot water heater when the water to the house is off, I can stop the noise. How can I fix this?
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posted by pokeedog
on Feb 15, 2009 -
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Am I saving myself money by turning my propane heater to "Low" when I'm not using hot water?
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posted by Andrea2880
on Dec 31, 2008 -
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Plenty of hot water for a shower in the summer, not so much in the winter. Can I do anything about it?
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posted by striker
on Dec 5, 2008 -
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My watercooler at work has a hot water feature which I would like to take advantage of. What are the best healthy substantial "meals" that require me only to add hot water?
(Relevant info: At a cafe I used to frequent, there were packets of Bear Naked blueberry oatmeal that were outstanding. Now, Bear Naked's site doesn't list this as one of their products. Does this product still exist? I don't like Quaker Oats.)
posted by Aghast.
on Feb 13, 2007 -
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My current water heater is about 14 years old now, and I'm looking to replace it with a traditional 'tanked' water heater (I'm not going to be in this house long to justify a tankless unit). For the most part I'm only looking to heat water for two people, and I'm thinking a 40 gallon tank with a large burner will be sufficient. Does anyone have any suggestions or good resources for comparison?
posted by cfg
on Jan 16, 2007 -
12 answers
Why does hot water come out of a kitchen faucet with a milky and cloudy appearance while cold water comes out (same faucet) clear as a bell? No discernable difference in taste.
posted by punkfloyd
on Dec 28, 2005 -
22 answers
Moving into an apartment that was built a year ago and never lived in. How do I get stale water out of the tank and pipes?
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posted by Saucy Intruder
on Aug 30, 2005 -
2 answers
I've painstakingly and scientifically ruled out all of the other possibilities. My hot water heater is inhabited by the Virgin Mary.
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posted by felix
on Jun 13, 2005 -
16 answers
