Hot Water Tank Issues

[Feruk]

I just discovered my hot water tank is leaking. I looked online and have ruled out everything except the leak being in the body of the tank which apparently means I need to replace it. Valves are all bone dry and inlet/discharge has no leaks.

Now my question is about warranty. There's a note on the tank that indicates purchase date and warranty length. The tank still has 6 months of warranty. Problem is I bought the house last year and have no clue who the previous homeowner purchased it from. Is there any way to determine this? I have no receipts or instruction manuals for it.

[dj_rice]

You go through warranty of the manufacturer. I don't think you go through the place of purchase for warranty.


So contact Rheem, Whirlpool etc etc

[A790]

Originally posted by Feruk
I just discovered my hot water tank is leaking. I looked online and have ruled out everything except the leak being in the body of the tank which apparently means I need to replace it. Valves are all bone dry and inlet/discharge has no leaks.

Now my question is about warranty. There's a note on the tank that indicates purchase date and warranty length. The tank still has 6 months of warranty. Problem is I bought the house last year and have no clue who the previous homeowner purchased it from. Is there any way to determine this? I have no receipts or instruction manuals for it.

Are their any stickers/etc. on the unit, your furnace, etc. that might suggest? I know Action Furnace, Arpi's, etc. all leave stickers on your equipment whenever they come do a service.

[Feruk]

Originally posted by A790
Are their any stickers/etc. on the unit, your furnace, etc. that might suggest? I know Action Furnace, Arpi's, etc. all leave stickers on your equipment whenever they come do a service.

Unfortunately not. I was surprised by that too as my furnace is practically covered with them.