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 Mr NeutronMackerel by MoonlightPremium
join:2005-05-30
Gorham, ME | reply to monchis
Re: waterheater/gas - advice said by monchis:So I told the plumber, basically you're saying that is normal and it's ok, but the gas company who received 0 money from me is claiming it is NOT OK and it is a health hazard since that is where the carbon comes out of which has no scent. He said yes basically that.
I have to ask: where did you get this plumber? Is he some random guy your landlord sent by (possibly a friend of theirs "who knows plumbing"), or did you find him on the Internet or ???
Unfortunately, plumbers not only come in different shapes and sizes, they also come with varying degrees of competency. Are there friends/coworkers you can talk to to find a tested, known good plumber local to you who can examine/fix this?
Honestly, it sounds to me as though you're not hooked up with the right guy. 
Also, have you had a chat with your landlord about a) when the unit was originally installed (they're only good for a few years) and/or replacing the water heater? This might simply be a case of an otherwise well-meaning landlord needing gentle "reminding" that a key appliance in one their units needs to be replaced now-ish.
If this weren't to do with the water heater, but rather, was some sort of minor repair, then I could see yourself taking things into your own hands. Now, I could be wrong, but water heaters strike me as landlords' territory, not something a tenant should ever need to worry about. If a repair or a replacement has to be effected on the water heater, it seems to me that your landlord, not you, should be taking care of it.
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 THZNDUPDeorum Offensa Diis CuraePremium
join:2003-09-18
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kudos:2 | Water heaters are only good for a few years? I guess the definition of 'few' is up for debate, as is water quality, maint., etc. 
Many sources will state the usable lifespan for an electric unit is 10-15yrs and 15-18yrs for gas. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) gives electric 14yrs and gas 11-13yrs.
Did I mention the one I've got(and currently using) was made in 1976? I'd take a picture of the data plate but taking the blanket and straps off are a pain. It will probably be replaced in June, however, by one with a 12year warranty. I'd better get 20yrs or more out of it. 
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