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leggygal54 · Oct 30, 2011, 05:18 PM

I have a water heater that get hot some of time but not enough to wash a sink of dishes. This just started a few days ago, I don't have the owners manual and can't find it online. Could someone help me?

ballengerb1 · Oct 30, 2011, 05:31 PM

You can use this site to talk with a Rheem tech. http://www.justanswer.com/sip/rheem/...FQMUKgodwnz5nQ Heaters that act like yours can have a failed dip tube. Is it gas or electric?

leggygal54 · Oct 30, 2011, 05:39 PM

Its gas

ballengerb1 · Oct 30, 2011, 05:42 PM

Put a garden hose on the drain spigot and flush some water into a bucket screening it through a white terry cloth towel. Tell what type of debris and colors you get. The water will be very hot so maybe a helper can stretch the towel over the bucket to make a screen.

leggygal54 · Oct 30, 2011, 05:47 PM

I flushed it about a month ago

ballengerb1 · Oct 30, 2011, 05:51 PM

The problem wasn't present a month ago and you likely did not catch and inspect the debris. A dip tube can function almost perfectly one day and the next day give you cold water after a few moments.

leggygal54 · Oct 30, 2011, 06:50 PM

I am about to go and do as your suggest, I will get back with you tomorrow, than you for your help.

puffmugs · Oct 30, 2011, 06:56 PM

It sounds like the dip tube is bad. Are you finding flakes of white plastic in your water or aerators. If you are it is the dip tube.

leggygal54 · Oct 31, 2011, 03:07 PM

This seems to have solved the problem. I will have it checked out by a techinicain soon.

ballengerb1 · Oct 31, 2011, 03:34 PM

Flushing will not normally fix the issue you had.