when running normaly you don"t see that it is brown , but when you fill the tub/jaquzi you can see the color ?
why is that happining ? it doesn"t in the cold water.
2007-01-15 08:02:37 · 11 answers · asked by w0nd3ring2 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The water heater is likely starting to rust or has excessive sediment buildup. Over time the sacrificial anode in the heater will be totally consumed and then the tank will begin to rust. The anode should be inspected / replaced every few years. Flushing the tank would give an indication as to the cause of the problem. If the problem returns quickly your tank is rusting and could fail.
2007-01-15 08:12:49 · answer #1 · answered by Warren914 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have rust in the water tank. Try draining the tank by putting a garden hose on the valve at the bottom of the tank, and open valve to drain until clear water comes out. If this don't work, it is time to replace tank.
2007-01-15 08:09:50 · answer #2 · answered by badbill1941 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is the sediment in the water heater. Try to flush it out the bottom of the heater. Turn off the power first so you don't ruin the elements ,if it is electric. If it is old it is probably time for a new water heater.
2007-01-15 08:11:22 · answer #3 · answered by brian d 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm no longer able to think of what's up with the water on your water heater (that's unusual) yet, once you're renting month to month, you have no longer have been given any hire settlement. you may circulate out every time yet you may must be paid up in the process the tip of the present month. And confident, till he tries to locate different reasons to maintain a number of your deposit, he might ideally be obligated to furnish you your finished deposit back. he can no longer save it in simple terms because you left. solid success!
2016-12-12 12:06:32 · answer #4 · answered by deibert 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
shut off cold water intake to the tank . ( hot water heater ) and turn off the gas/elec. heat source . drain it . open the intake with it off, run through untill satisfide clear. refill tank and repeat as needed . you'll have to open a sink hot water side .for displacement.
2007-01-15 08:18:08 · answer #5 · answered by martinmm 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your hot and cold water run from different pipes. You'll have to call a plumber its possible that you have some rust or some other kind of buildup in your hot water pipes. good lukc.
2007-01-15 08:07:40 · answer #6 · answered by bruce_eel 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Could be you have rust in the hot water pipes somewhere, or maybe in the hose you have some mildew. Tough to say more from your description, sorry.
2007-01-15 08:07:19 · answer #7 · answered by Mike G 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Perhaps there's a break in the line? You might want to call a plumber.
2007-01-15 08:11:23 · answer #8 · answered by drshorty 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
hot water has more germs and impurities in
it that's why you shouldn't cook with it but your pipes may need to be replaced.
2007-01-15 08:10:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
it is rust that you are seeing...not healthy at all. i would call your landlord or a plumber immediatly!
2007-01-15 08:10:26 · answer #10 · answered by Alex F 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋