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GoldenDaze (FL)
Re: Rheem Model #XE50M06ST45U1
Three years new; drained for the first time yesterday and replaced the plastic drain valve with a brass full port valve (original valve plugged up). Noticed no/limited water flow to 3 faucets so I cleaned aerators. Still no flow to kitchen faucet so I removed both ends of supply lines and noticed debris as I looked down the hot water supply *valve* (valves are about 3 yrs. old). Can not blow air easily through hot water supply "line" but can through the cold water line. Took a piece of ½" irrigation flex pipe, slightly nipped end and worked it over the outlet of hot supply valve and purged into a blue bucket. The city says since the water is virtually clear at the main shutoff pipe, this is caused by something in my house/hot water heater.
The same crap that was in the kitchen supply valve is being trapped by the master bath faucet aerator when I turn to the hot water side. There is equal pressure and flow on both hot and cold with the aerator removed on the master bath faucet. I do *not* have a water softener hooked up to the house. That was removed 6 yrs. ago before I purchased this water heater. Thanks for any and all thoughts and opinions!
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Dazed&Confused (WI)
Looks like the dip tube is busted up.
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srloren (CA)
Water Heaters need to be drained completely every so often, depending on the condition of your local water. Also glass lined water heaters sometimes get the glass chipped off leaving a spot in the tank to rust. Here in So Cal the water has chemicals added to it and this also can affect the life of the water heater. I usually recommend replacement if a WH is over 5 years old when the first sign of trouble arises. We don't drink our water and barely trust it to bathe in. We buy bottled water from a Carlsbad Water Well.... Have your water tested by a third party to find out what is in it then research how those chemicals effect your body....be aware.
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GoldenDaze (FL)
Disappointed to say the least, that this water heater is barely 3 yrs. old. Don't know if that's a covered item under warranty but I will check. Seems the draining process I used must have stirred everything up. Your thoughts are greatly appreciated - thanks!
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