bacidel
Dec 9, 2006, 12:10 PM
Hot water only lasts about 15-20 minutes
Suggested may be the dip tube. 
How do I determine if dip tube can be fixed and will that solve the problem? 
What is now recommended when a water heater is needed?
 
Thank you 
Steve
speedball1
Dec 9, 2006, 02:13 PM
Hot water only lasts about 15-20 minutes
Suggested may be the dip tube. 
How do i determine if dip tube can be fixed and will that solve the problem??
What is now recommended when a water heater is needed?
 
Thank you 
Steve
 Hey Steve,
 
The first thing I would check is the upper and lower elements. Have you found small hard white chunks in the hot water when you run a faucet?  If so then check the dip tube but check the elements first.  The manufactures give a water heater 8 to 10 years but with care and flushing on a regular schedule they can last as lone as the tank holds water. My water heater is a single element 30 gallon heater that was built into the kitchen cabinet  52 years ago when the house was built. Still working with no problems.                         Regards,  tom