State Water Heater PRV 40 NODS 970, 40 gallon, 36k BTU, gas.
Thermostat set on hottest mark "very hot" (after "c")
output to kitchen after running for 5 minutes = 135 degrees. (wouldn't you think it would be hotter?)
I have no idea whether the tank has had any maintenance whatsoever, no clue as to sediment, etc. I plan to drain and check sediment asap.
Is there anything I can do or check to see if I can get this heater to perfom better? Between the kids/spouse/myself, we sometimes need to take 3 or even 4 sequential showers, and the current situation is very limiting.
Some things I've thought about doing (please comment):
Check/Replace DipStick and/or anode
Adding a small electric tankless heater to pre-heat the cold water (13kw, 4 gpm)
That's about all I came up with.
Any other Ideas are absolutely welcome.
Lenny
Thermostat set on hottest mark "very hot" (after "c")
output to kitchen after running for 5 minutes = 135 degrees. (wouldn't you think it would be hotter?)
I have no idea whether the tank has had any maintenance whatsoever, no clue as to sediment, etc. I plan to drain and check sediment asap.
Is there anything I can do or check to see if I can get this heater to perfom better? Between the kids/spouse/myself, we sometimes need to take 3 or even 4 sequential showers, and the current situation is very limiting.
Some things I've thought about doing (please comment):
Check/Replace DipStick and/or anode
Adding a small electric tankless heater to pre-heat the cold water (13kw, 4 gpm)
That's about all I came up with.
Any other Ideas are absolutely welcome.
Lenny
Underperforming 19 year old water heater
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