Why Does My Hot Water Run Out fast? (How to Replace a Hot Water Heater Dip Tube)
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- čas přidán 17. 02. 2022
- I show you how to prep and replace your hot water tank cold intake dip tube. The reason for doing this is your heater still works fine but the amount of hot water you get is severely reduced. In this instance the heater is a power vented gas heater.
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A 30 minute golden shower? Not my worst Friday night
Dude, that is my life right there, when it comes to any plumbing issues. One issue Always leads to finding another issue.
Nothin' like seeing a compromised pressure vessel to get the blood pumping! Lucky you chased the initial problem and discovered a really bad hot water heater. These home improvement videos are great! Thanks man!
"Golden showers" and "Dip tube, bulge" I like where this video is going.
Excellent, real life repair video; thank you!
If I could I would give this video multiple thumbs up just for your rendition of Chocolate Rain. Epic, keep the videos coming.
Jarring transitions for comedic effect. Well done. Not even a little awkward.
Story of my life!
Thank you so much for this. I know now I’m not the only one!
This video kills me. I'm a plumber and literally I feel his pain. From shut off not working to dip tube wrong size and then finally a split tank. Lol
Lucky you found that water heater issue before you found wet feet in the basement
Keep the good videos coming
this video made me laugh and also made me cry. genius.
The voice of an angel 😇... and sorry about your tank 😕
I can't recommend a tankless heater enough, they easily pay for themselves and the family never runs out of hot water. Glad you found that hidden leak before it completely ruptured, great video, I didn't know about those tubes in the tanks, thanks.
Tankless are total junk. Just wait till you have to remove all the piped and descale it. Takes about 5 minutes to get hot water to the furthest faucet. Don't keep up with family over, high demands. Cost is more than triple a gas 40 gal for example.
I thought im the only one with that kind of issues. Glad to have shared similar fortunes😁😁
Lol, great vid, too bad you had to buy a new tank in the end
Finally, a quality heater - no leaks
Bro I just wanted to fix my water heater, stop making me laugh 😂
The joy's of home ownership! Where a $20 project turns into $1000
Nice work & it's too bad that you had to go and purchase a new hot water tank! Have fun with the install! 👍😉😂
Thank you for the great video was going to say something like, going to check my hot water heater for hemorrhoids. Most likely the fill tube But I only see PVC plastic pipe the top of it with stickers on them from the store and has lots of little elbow pieces to make it fit. I know it could be sellable because it does not have the fully loaded diaper effects dripping on the floor. It's my first house I think I'll just buy a new one and have it installed. When I bought the place I was told I might want to replace it sooner or later with the furnace. Thank you for helping me stay ahead of the game I'll probably do the firmest next year.
Also found out do not play with the plastic faucet on the bottom. Now it's dripping and not stopping but at least it's not Brown water at least . Hope you guys get some laughs at least . I think I need a 50 gallon water heater for my house. Do you have any suggestions it's a family of two . me and my daughter definitely open to suggestions. And the only date I seen the water heater in the basement is from 1998 with a 6-year warranty
New water heater coming! Bummer, but thanks for the video!
Sorry you have to change the [whole] unit... good video & very informative 👍
Wasnt expecting to hear golden shower straight away but got a laugh from me
hahaha made me laugh bro, Im not the only one that starts a simple project that turns into a nightmare! Im not alone! Story of my life lol
I have nothing to say really, but I appreciate your content, and wish to help with the yt-algorithms.
I feel your pain buddy
Now this is what I call "reality plumbing." You present a video on how to change the dip tube, and find that you need to replace your hotwater heater.
@4:16 "HE SPLIT ROBIN'S ARROW IN TWAIN"
Wow what a lucky guy lol
Awesome video. This is super helpful. Totally going to inspect my dip tube as my showers have not been as hot lately. That bulge on your tank is crazy. Looks like you caught it minutes before it was about to explode LOL. Awesome video!
Next how to replace a gas water heater!
Thanks for this very informative video sir... This must be the same problem iam having after 5 mins no hot water.. I will fix this but this time I will take note of the diameter of that fill tube pipe , I might take the old one with me as a reference so I will not make the same mistake you did as getting too thick of a pipe thanks
I have a question for you ... Can you make a video or bring up the idea about the green circuit board and the hot water thermostats upper and lower.. just saying I've had that problem before in the past my self, but I was wondering if anyone else knows this so if u could make a video on this.. you will be surprised how many do not know this so that would be a good idea for a video thanks again Sir
Where did you buy this dip tube? I m looking for one
Can relate
At least you caught that before it exploded. And at least Canadians are smart enough not to put them in the attic like they do down here in Houston.
CHOCOLATE RAIN, THIS PUMP'S PUMPING WATER ONCE AGAIN!
*Edit: After watching the entire thing I realised I was wrong. Sad Chocolate rain...
At least it didn't burst and flood the basement.
Agreed.
No home improvement job is complete without at least two trips to the home center.
That's how I live my life.
🤣😂😆 I apologize at laughing at your misfortune, but absolutely not the happy ending I was expecting. I’m sure you’ll be cursed at for years to come from people searching for DIY replacement hot water dip tubes to see this video. Instead of ending with usual “Damn I’m good”, you shoulda said “Damn I’m fu$&@ed”
Ouch... 😬
Well... At least you tried! What can we do. 😕
Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
If you think replacing a water heater is expensive, NOT replacing it would be more expensive by an order of magnitude... especially if that tank blew when no-one was home.
Oh wow, that thing is rusty. Is there an anode you missed to change?
I wonder if the bulge squeezing on that port squeezed the tube, which is what cracked it?
When it rains it pours! 😭
I have a 15 year tank coming up on its lifespan.
Not sure if I should wait until it fails or replace right at the 15 year mark.
replace it now, it will probably crap out at the 15year and 1 week mark.
From what I've read those warranties are retroactive. You don't get a new one. Best to change the sacrificial rod at the halfway point.
When your kids become teenagers you might want to make a video on how to fix your water heater to run out of hot water faster. Mine would stay in the shower until the hot water was gone.
For a hot golden shower connect directly to your urinal for endless supply.
Teflon tape is soooo yesterday. Get some pipe dope. Much easier to remove next time as well.
Oh well we can all relate to that scenario. Why do things simply when you can take the most circuitous route eh? But it was very informative and helpful otherwise!
My city did that for me free of charge. By did that for me I mean split the tank. I got to pay for the new tank on my own.
Sorry Brad. That sucks man.
I couldn't find the gas connection to my electric hot water heater.
Did you find it for your cold water heater? 😂😂😂😂
No way dude
Electric, gas, cutoff...lighter🔥? No?
Can you put those words into a complete thought?
Bummer dude. Seems like if it weren't for bad luck you wouldn't have any luck at all on these home improvement projects.
Sorry bruv 😢
Dip tubes USED to be like 7-12 dollars all day long and at most any store. NOW, thanks to the Biden Cartel, I just paid 43 dollars for one. Thanks for looking out for us Joe.