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Loss of hotwater pressure after replacing pipe on electric water heater

Asked Nov 28, 2011, 07:13 PM — 3 Answers
We have an electric water heater. I noticed the incoming water pipe was leaking so my husband replaced it. No more leak. But... now no hot water pressure throughout the house! Please help! Everything was fine before I noticed the small leak and the pipe was replaced!

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Nov 28, 2011, 07:40 PM


Hope he flushed that heater when he did his repair. Something likely has come loose and is clogging your line. Make sure the supply is fully ON and connect a hose to the drain spigot. Open the spigot directing the water to waste. Let it runs for at least 1 minute and let us know if you have any change
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Nov 29, 2011, 02:43 PM
Thank you so much for your prompt reply! After checking the supply line we found that the valve had gotten stuck and would not fully open. It took some work but it finally opened! Problem solved! The valve is now opening and closing easily. Afterward, we decided to flush the heater per your instructions and we did find some sediment so thanks for the advice! We can't thank you enough! You saved us a ton of time and money, I'm sure! Thank you so very much! We truly appreciate it!
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Nov 29, 2011, 02:47 PM


Glad to help.
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