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paul_14
paul_14 Member Posts: 16
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I HAVE A 40 GALLON PGXL AO SMITH WATER HEATER THATS ABOUT 3 YEARS OLD . IM NOT GETTING A LOT OF HOT WATER . THE WATER IS HOT BUT ITS RUNS OUT TOO QUICKLY..WHAT SHOULD I CHECK FIRST THE DIP TUBE . THE UNITROL...?

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  • Frank_17
    Frank_17 Member Posts: 107
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    yes

    the dip tube sounds like the problem
  • Mike T., Swampeast MO
    Mike T., Swampeast MO Member Posts: 6,928
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    Our \"old-time\" plumbing house

    stopped selling A.O. Smith a few years ago for this reason and WAY too many premature tank leaks. They had sold them nearly exclusively for decades (I believe). Owner showed me a room stuffed and stacked with units recently replaced under warranty. I was returning a 2-year old leaking heater at the time.
  • Brian (Tankless) Wood
    Brian (Tankless) Wood Member Posts: 222
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    Have you considered tankless

    Paul. You will NEVER run out of hot water again.
    Try www.endlessslyhot.com and tell Darrell Thomas Brian said hello.

    Regards
    Brian.
  • paul_14
    paul_14 Member Posts: 16
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    water heater

    is there a different dip tube for the low boy?
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