FlaBill wrote:
Lately my hot water cools down before I'm finished showering. It never
used to do this. Wondering if it is a symptom of a fading element. The
heater is a 30gal Ruud Pacemaker Ruudglass but can only estimate age
to be approx. 30yrs.
A tankless heater will be its replacement. Is it time??
Bill


I'll bet your dip tube on your inlet fitting has broken off. If you
have enough headroom, you can put a new one in.

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