If you have copper.
Brand new water heater brown water.
Any ideas of what is going on.
If you need to save more space be sure.
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Plus it includes a 1 year in home labor warranty in addition to a 6 year tank and parts warranty.
Pzqk7j az connect a garden hose to the tank shut the tank off but don t turn the cold water inlet off.
Galvanized iron plumbing corrodes with time and can release rusty to dark brown water in your home s distribution system.
Replacing galvanized plumbing is the only sure way.
Replacing heater caused pipes to shed rust.
Manufacturers of water heaters recommend rinsing the water heater once a year to extend the life of the water heater by removing sediments and rust.
The brown is rust.
The rheem performance 50 gal.
I used dielectric unions for my conections at the heater and thats all i did as far as piping goes.
Provides ample amount of hot water for households with 3 to 5 people.
If you have galvanized plumbing it will just take time.
Electric water heater takes up less space than competing models making it the perfect for replacement of an existing water heater.
I drained down the tank but still the rust color is there.
Water heaters usually have a service life of 10 to 15 years.
I replaced the tank about 4 months ago.
Brownish water from new hot water heater.
Hey guys just installed a new state water heater and the customer is getting rust colored water out from it.
If your water heater falls within this range and your water is often brown it may be time to replace it.