I'm in the house 4yrs now (second owner, house is 7yrs old) and haven't done heater flush one (I know, my fault). I was calling a couple of plumbing companies and one of them told me sure, no problem - we can come out and do the flush, 225$ a piece. Second company told me that if it hasn't been serviced regularly it's better of not to touch it all. So i'm a bit confused now on what to do. It looks like average tank heater life is 10yrs so should i just get them replaced? what are yalls thoughts and experiences? What it would cost to replace them?
Tank Water heater in the attic.
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Zee09
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Tank not tankless right.
I never flushed mine in 19 years and got a new one for another house.
One was a State and the other a BW both with the anti flush features.
The State brand created tank turbulence and was self cleaning.
I wouldn't bother it.
I never flushed mine in 19 years and got a new one for another house.
One was a State and the other a BW both with the anti flush features.
The State brand created tank turbulence and was self cleaning.
I wouldn't bother it.
My basement electric water heater failed last year... It was a cheapo whatever brands least expensive, 7 year expected model. That god **** heater lasted 21 years and was never flushed until i bought the house from my dad. I have hard water too, I cannot explain it.
In the attic? Never seen that one before...seems like a terrible idea if it ever leaks. I would try to flush it...not difficult and the company wanting $225 clearly is trying to take advantage.
Zee09
$200 Site Donor 2023
I hope you have safety and shut off features however. That is most important.
personally, I'd just let it ride...
it's a bradford white heaters, not sure if those features are present but I'd hope so. It was builder installing it.
is there a way to check the sediment build up?
yes, it's a tank gas heater, bradford white as well. need to look up the model
Zee09
$200 Site Donor 2023
You should see a pan and a hockey puck type censor that shuts it off when water is present and the latest BW have the no flush feature..
Water Heater in the attic = not a good idea.
Depending on the house design, could it be relocated to first floor? / I assume you do not have a basement.
Where I live (North, USA), I never really see anything come out if I drain any water / County water NOT well).
So, I drain (one gallon at most) yearly to confirm the water is clear.
If I were the OP,
1) If the water tank HAS TO BE in the attic, I would have it sitting in a Drip Tray along with a Water Alarm that can be heard on the first floor.
2) Remove the factory drain and install a 3/4" ball valve / I did mine when new.
Depending on the house design, could it be relocated to first floor? / I assume you do not have a basement.
Where I live (North, USA), I never really see anything come out if I drain any water / County water NOT well).
So, I drain (one gallon at most) yearly to confirm the water is clear.
If I were the OP,
1) If the water tank HAS TO BE in the attic, I would have it sitting in a Drip Tray along with a Water Alarm that can be heard on the first floor.
2) Remove the factory drain and install a 3/4" ball valve / I did mine when new.
yes, these are present
Zee09
$200 Site Donor 2023
If you have a BW hydrojet it will have a label on the tank. They come in gas and electric
No basement and that's how the majority of the houses are build here, at lease with this builder..
Yes, that's exactly what I have on mine.
He's due for a new one soon, no sense it checking for sediment now. I agree on the location, ideally should be below in basement, but no basement he'd have to either put in the garage or in a closet, garage being ideal.
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Where is your a/c or furnace located, I've heard of furnace's also located in the attic...
Zee09
$200 Site Donor 2023
Great
I would not touch them.
I would not touch them.
