{ "item_title" : "How to Troubleshoot, Fix & Repair Your Home Water Heater Yourself", "item_author" : [" Chuck Ramsey "], "item_description" : "You turn on the hot water. Nothing. Or maybe the water starts hot-but doesn't stay that way. You hear strange noises coming from the tank. You find water on the floor. The temperature doesn't seem right. Or your water heater simply stops doing what it's supposed to do. Before you automatically call for service, there are some things you can safely learn to identify yourself. That's what this book is about. This practical homeowner's guide is designed to help you understand how your water heater works, recognize common problems, perform appropriate basic troubleshooting and maintenance, and-just as importantly-know when a problem should be handled by a qualified professional. Inside, you'll learn how to: - Understand the basic components of common residential water heaters.Troubleshoot a water heater that isn't producing hot water. Recognize common symptoms involving gas and electric water heaters. Check simple homeowner-level causes before replacing expensive parts. Understand what strange noises, leaks, temperature problems, and other symptoms may indicate.Recognize the importance of proper water temperature and safety controls. Understand the purpose of a temperature and pressure relief valve. Learn what a thermal expansion tank is, what it does, and why it may be required by local code in some installations. Understand why you should check with your local code enforcement office before modifying or replacing a water heater installation. Perform appropriate basic maintenance. Recognize situations involving gas, electricity, combustion, pressure, or water leaks that require extra caution. Understand when a tankless water heater may be worth considering as an alternative to a conventional tank-style system. Avoid common mistakes that can turn a manageable problem into an expensive repair-or a dangerous situation. Know when to stop troubleshooting and call a qualified professional. This book isn't about blindly replacing parts. It's about learning how to troubleshoot. Instead of saying, My water heater isn't working, so I'll replace something, you'll learn to ask: What is the water heater doing? What should it be doing? What can I safely observe? What possible causes can I eliminate? And when is it time to stop? Safety is emphasized in this book..Water heaters can involve electricity, natural gas or propane, combustion, carbon monoxide, extremely hot water, pressurized water, stored energy, hot surfaces, and other hazards.Some repairs require specialized tools, training, licensing, permits, or professional qualifications.Never bypass a safety control simply to make a water heater operate.Never intentionally discharge a temperature and pressure relief valve as a substitute for proper diagnosis.Never work on gas or electrical components if you don't understand the hazards or know how to safely verify the condition of the equipment.And never introduce boiling water from an outside source into a water heater by opening the tank or attempting to pour hot water into it. If you need a ladder or step stool to access equipment, make sure the floor and surrounding area are dry and stable. Never climb onto a ladder or step stool on a wet floor-or where water could reasonably reach the area while you are working.This book also discusses thermal expansion. In some plumbing systems, a closed water supply system can cause pressure to increase as water is heated. A thermal expansion tank can provide a place for that expanding water to go and can help control pressure within the plumbing system. Whether an expansion tank is required depends on the plumbing system, local requirements, and applicable codes. At the time of writing, requirements can vary by jurisdiction and can change over time. Always check with your local building or code enforcement office and the applicable plumbing code before installing, replacing, relocating, or modifying a water heater.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers4.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/9/79/819/010/9798190109771_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "14.99", "online_price" : "14.99", "our_price" : "14.99", "club_price" : "14.99", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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