Why Does My New Water Heater Run Out Of Hot Water Faster Than My Old One?
We replaced an older 40 gallon water heater that was starting to leak with the same size new water heater. Now it seems that I will run out of hot water faster with the new one. For example, while taking a normal length, normal temperature shower I will run out of hot water when I didn’t with the old one. Why is this happening? Would turning up the temperature help? It seems like the hot water is plenty hot enough when set at the 130 degree mark. Any ideas?
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August 14, 2009 @ 5:26 pm
Assuming the new hot water heater has a
recovery* rate greater than/equal to the old heater’s,
the new heater’s thermostat is prolly set lower.
Take care when raising the thermostat setting.http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?…
* ‘This is the amount of hot water the heater is capable of providing in a given period of time. The Recovery rate is the number of gallons that can be heated to that level in one hour. The higher the number, the better (greater) the rating.’
August 14, 2009 @ 9:35 pm
it sounds like your new water heater is missing the dip tube. this keeps the cold water at the tank bottom to be heated. I would check to see if it is in there. otherwise it just keeps the water lukewarm
August 14, 2009 @ 11:01 pm
Turning up the temp may help, but have you thought about getting a new shower head. The new ones, that conserve the amount of water that you use will give you a little more hot water, and you won’t have to pay more for turning up the temp. Its just a thought.
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