We just moved into our new place about a week and a half ago. When we first had the water turned on it had been rusty. Now after a week 1/2 its still got a little rust in it (not as much as b4, but just slightly.) How can I get the rust out??
2007-11-25 05:38:57 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
New construction? or new to You?
If the house has been there awhile, the pipe could be corroded, especially if it has any galvanized water pipes in the system.
If the house was empty for while, the water in the pipes picked up the rust and when you opened the faucet, the water was very rusty.
With use, there is less rust in the pipes so the water is clearer.
You can filter the water or replace the pipes.
If the house is new, it might just be some debris from the contruction and should go away after awhile.
2007-11-25 05:43:58 · answer #1 · answered by Dan H 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try this. There is a drain at the bottom of the hot water heater (looks just like a hose connection), connect a hose to it and run the hose to a sink or tub or outdoors. Open the valve and look at the water coming out. It may have a bit of rust in it due to settlement in the tank. Fluch it for a few minutes until it runs clear. Let the tank sit for a day and repeat. If you still have rust in the water your tank is shot and should be replaced IMMEDIATELY. A rusty tank is a flood waiting to happen. It may last a month or two or it may last an hour or two. If you don't see the rust, try a tap. If the tap is flushing rust but the tank is clear, you have rusty pipes and should replace them. Either way you are looking at a fairly large expense unless you are a good do-it-yourselfer. A new hot water heater is fairly expensive. If you do have to replace the heater, you should go with a tankless system. They can supply constant hot water and don't have the expense of constantly heating water you aren't using. They last for many times the life of a normal heater and are very energy efficient. They run anywhere from $200 to $2000 depending on volumne of water needed. Good luck.
2016-04-05 21:45:21 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have old pipes that are corroding inside. It is costly, but you probably ought to change out the pipes, or install water filters where the water first comes into the home.
2007-11-25 06:16:55 · answer #3 · answered by Nifty Bill 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Turn off and drain the water heater. Then let both the hot and cold water run through each faucet until it runs clear. Then re-light the water heater.
Bert
2007-11-25 06:11:45 · answer #4 · answered by Bert C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Replace all the pipes. Otherwise it will never go away.
2007-11-25 05:41:23 · answer #5 · answered by Kathryn D 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
leave it running for a while, you could try using a filter.
2007-11-25 05:59:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
let it run for a while..
2007-11-25 05:46:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋