I have a 50 gallon power vented AO Smith model FPSH-50, manufactured in 2001. We are not getting good recovery of hot water, called in a plumber to look at it yesterday ( $65), they did basically nothing except try to sell us a new WH for $1800.
It seems a WH should last about 12 years, not 5. Tank does not leak. Plumber says parts not available. I called AO Smith they say parts are available. Smith suggesting draining entire tank, which is hard since it's in a below ground level setting. I drain a gallon or two periodically already.
Any plumbers here with advice ?
There was some problem with defective dip tubes on earlier models, which is apparently resolved.
Thanks in advance,
It seems a WH should last about 12 years, not 5. Tank does not leak. Plumber says parts not available. I called AO Smith they say parts are available. Smith suggesting draining entire tank, which is hard since it's in a below ground level setting. I drain a gallon or two periodically already.
Any plumbers here with advice ?
There was some problem with defective dip tubes on earlier models, which is apparently resolved.
Thanks in advance,
