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wrote:
I'm assuming I have a failing hot water heater but thought I'd run it
by others first.

On some days The water is nice and hot and some other days it's much
cooler. No rhyme or reason for the fluctuations.(thermostat settings
the same) Wifey is starting to get annoyed so it's time to address it.
It's about 8yrs old.

Is my best bet to replace the whole thing? or is there an obvious fix?
thanks

Hi,
Do you clean the tank(flush) reguglarly once or twice a year?
When burner is on look at the flame. Does it look normal?
Tony