Common Electric Water Heater Problems – Electric Water Heater Questions and Answers (coming soon)

• What does it cost to replace an electric water heater?
• What does it cost to service an electric water heater?
• What is involved in the yearly servicing of an electric water heater?
• Why won’t the pilot light stay lit?
• Why does the electric water heater go cold after only a minute?
• My electric water heater went bad under warranty. How come the plumber is charging me nearly $500 to replace it?
• The electric water heater makes a low rumbling sound. What is this sound?
• I keep hearing a drip on the burners, but no water is leaking. What is this?
• What is the anode rod?
• How often should the anode rod be checked?
• The temperature pressure relief valve is leaking. Why?
• The drain valve is leaking. How can I stop it?
• Do I really need a water heater catch pan under the tank?
• Does the temperature pressure relief really need to be piped to the outside?
• Does replacing an electric water heater require a plumbing permit?
• Should I install an insulating blanket around the tank?
• How can I get my electric water heater to deliver water to the faucets faster?
• Should I put a circulating pump on my hot water system?