Two weeks ago I notice my hot water was not all that hot like it use to be I called Rheem and they told me I'm still under warranty so they give me NEW ONE and I got a plumber to replace it. The next day I notice the water was not all that hot like the day before when it was installed now it's doing the same thing as the old one..if I turn off the shut off valve above the hot water heater and leave it off for about 45 minutes then turn it back on the water comes out real hot like a supposed to but after a day or two it start to go Luke warm again but if I shut off the valve again and leave it off for 45 minutes then turn it back on its hot all over again.. Please help me

Is your house on a concrete slab ? If so you may have a leak on the hot water line.

No it's not.. And my house is only four years old.. And I just pay this plumber to replace the hot water heater I calling him to see if he would know what the problem is And he have no idea

You ARE describing what happens when you have a hot water leak, but there are other possibilities but we would have to be there and do our own testing. You can be almost positive that it is NOT the water heater causing your symptoms.

That's what everyone keeps saying... But when I turn everything off and I check the water meter outside it's not moving so I don't think that I have a leak?

What do you turn off before checking the meter ? All valves should be left on.

quote; so I don't think that I have a leak?

That is very possible, but the hot water is going SOMEWHERE. I have had plumbers tell me, "I do not have a leak", and almost have to hit them over the head with a 2x4 to convince them to check for it "properly".

I will definitely check for a leaks thanks everyone I really appreciate some help

leave ALL fixtures in service except toilets and ice makers

check that there are no visible 'drips'

check water meter at 20 minute intervals for 1 hour - if movement then leak

if house is 'valved off' you can't find a leak by checking meter

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Thank you very much for your advice



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