OK all you DIY'ers, I've got a question for you.
Back around Thanksgiving we suddenly noticed that our hot water ran out after about 20 minutes. We never had a problem with it before. Of course, we are renting and I'm not the one fixing this, but even the maintenance guys seem to be at a loss.
Specifically: we used to turn the knob in the shower to about "5 o'clock" and it would stay that temperature for as long as either of us were in the shower. Around Thanksgiving, we had to start turning the knob to "7 o'clock" and further about every five minutes until it would eventually turn ice cold after around 20 minutes. :BangHead::BangHead::BangHead:
Over the last month and a half, the maintenance guys have come out several times. They have replaced both elements and the top thermostat, yet the problem still persists. The water heater is about 10 years old, so it may be on its way out anyway. Any thoughts????? :help:
Back around Thanksgiving we suddenly noticed that our hot water ran out after about 20 minutes. We never had a problem with it before. Of course, we are renting and I'm not the one fixing this, but even the maintenance guys seem to be at a loss.
Specifically: we used to turn the knob in the shower to about "5 o'clock" and it would stay that temperature for as long as either of us were in the shower. Around Thanksgiving, we had to start turning the knob to "7 o'clock" and further about every five minutes until it would eventually turn ice cold after around 20 minutes. :BangHead::BangHead::BangHead:
Over the last month and a half, the maintenance guys have come out several times. They have replaced both elements and the top thermostat, yet the problem still persists. The water heater is about 10 years old, so it may be on its way out anyway. Any thoughts????? :help: