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    Jan 2, 2009, 06:40 PM
    Manufactured Home Electric Hot Water Heater
    My manufactured home hot water heater isn't heating any water, I looked at the thermostat and the wires seems to have burn marks near them, and it seems that water or moister near the thermostat. Do need to buy a new water heater or do I need a new thermostat? A friend told me that I would need a new heater because the water heater may be leaking water near the thermostat.

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    Jan 2, 2009, 06:47 PM
    Unless you have a weld near the thermostat it's doubtful the tank's bad. Is the moisture that you see dripping down from above? Sounds more like a faulty element to me. Check and replace if necessary. Good luck, Tom
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