After a mysterious dampness spread across the floor of the hall yesterday, it was discovered that our water heater of nearly 35 years had finally sprung a leak. It wasn't terribly fast but it was due to be replaced sooner or later.
The old heater was a 40 gallon "low boy" style heater that was installed under the hallway counter-top. The plumber removed the old boy and my father in his effort to save money and power decided to replace it with a small and supposedly efficient 4 gallon heater instead. Granted, we have more than one water heater in the house and this heater only feeds one shower and a sink for the most part. The bad part is it feeds a shower and quite frankly 4 gallons is probably not enough. Mom took one shower and complained that it was cold in 2 minutes. She is not happy.
I for one would just like to have the hall floor dry out a bit. I don't know about you, but being that we live in Hawaii and go barefoot in the house, stepping on a damp floor is one of my least favorite sensations... especially first thing in the morning. Yuck.
Well, we'll see what to do about it tomorrow. The 4 gallon water heater may have to go back. We shall see.
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