Why doesn't my hot water tank shut off?

dar1958 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1

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May 6, 2012, 06:13 AM

Why doesn't my hot water tank shut off?

Why is my hot water tank running constantly?

parttime Posts: 1,440, Reputation: 113

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May 6, 2012, 06:46 AM

Hi dar1958 and welcome, a leak on the hot side will cause the water heater to run.

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