Posted by Eric lockyer on October 29, 1999 at 12:44:54:

In Reply to: Water Heater Flood PLEASE HELP! posted by Kelly on October 29, 1999 at 03:31:01:

Replace it

: I came home last night and found my basement
: under about 8 inches of water and water
: pouring out of the water heater. I didn't
: look to see exactly where because I ran
: for the main shut off valve immediately. It
: seemed to be coming out of the top-rear but could have been more places too. The house inspector I hired at settlement told me it was only about 3-4 years old and that was 1.5 years ago. So at most it's 6 years old. Should I just replace it or is it worth having it looked at first?

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