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    Jan 24, 2011, 07:07 PM
    Hot Water Heater
    I smelled burning wires when I came home yesterday, smell coming from water heater, its also got water dripping down the side, I took off the top side plate and about a cup of water came out, the stirofoam looks melted and some insulation blackened, and e advice on what could be the problem?

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