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    Jan 6, 2008, 03:55 PM
    water heater macing funny noises
    My water heater only 4-5 y/old start making funny noises resembling low frequency hum which would change in pitch. Tried to drain it, shut cold water intake = no change.
    This noise will travel tru pipes and get really annoing. Is this time to change it?
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    Jan 6, 2008, 04:08 PM
    Gas or electric?

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