PotRoastMan
Premium Member
- Model Number
- 41VRP50N
- Brand
- Age
- More than 10 years
Water wasn't hot this morning, just warm. I checked the heater and it normally has a red blinking light and that was off. I turned it off, unplugged it, then back on and it fired up. It's the first time this has happened to me. But given it's age (from 2004), i'm wondering if something might be starting to go bad.. it is a power vent, 50 gal, gas.
question is, is it a common symptom?
i plan to wait to see if it happens again before considering replacement. I assume I would basically have to get same type of replacement, power-vent, gas, etc.. otherwise it is harder to replace with needing a larger electric outlet, or different type of chimney. Any thoughts on what to get as far as brand or model? Does a home depot special have same build quality as something that a professional would install?
50 gal has been OK with us, but we do run out if we fill the large bath tub.
i also would like to consider an emergency drain, like a drain pan, seems like a cheap insurance policy there.
Just doing a little homework here...
thanks.
question is, is it a common symptom?
i plan to wait to see if it happens again before considering replacement. I assume I would basically have to get same type of replacement, power-vent, gas, etc.. otherwise it is harder to replace with needing a larger electric outlet, or different type of chimney. Any thoughts on what to get as far as brand or model? Does a home depot special have same build quality as something that a professional would install?
50 gal has been OK with us, but we do run out if we fill the large bath tub.
i also would like to consider an emergency drain, like a drain pan, seems like a cheap insurance policy there.
Just doing a little homework here...
thanks.