Choosing the Right Model
Calculator for selecting the right water heater based on capacity and first-hour recovery, from Bradford White.

Dip Tubes

Dip Tubes in Hot Water
Water heaters manufactured from 1993 to 1996 may have a defective part that affects their operation.

Defective Water Heater Dip Tubes
Water heater problem may decrease efficiency but poses no threat to water safety. AWWA press release, 19Feb99.

Diptube Settlement
The National Dip Tube Class Action Settlement Program has ended and, except for people who properly filed claims before December 31, 2000 no more repairs will be made under the program.

Gas or Electric?
If you're thinking about buying a new water heater, you may be wondering whether to get one that is gas-fueled or one that is electric. From Inman News, 5Apr01.

Hot Water: Use & Conservation
Hot water is taken for granted and looked upon as an integral part of the household. From The University of Missouri Outreach & Extension.

Hot Water Circulating Systems
Technical analysis of systems, with discussion of plumbing types. From HWS Ltd.

Hot Water Recirculation
Retrofit pumps to circulate heated water supply for efficiency & instant-on hot water. From Grundfos.

How A Water Heater Works
You probably don't give it much thought until the shower goes cold, but water heaters are part of our daily lives. Find out how they produce hot water -- and what may be wrong if they don't. From HowStuffWorks.

How A Tankless Electric Water Heater Works
Explanation of the appliance, from e-tankless.com.

How It Works
From Popular Mechanics, by Thomas Klenck.

How To Replace a Water Heater
Tips for when it's time to replace or upgrade your water heater. From Lowe's.

How To Secure It and Why
Seismic restraint Tip o'da Week, from Epicenter.

Managing Your Hot Water Heater
You do not have to sacrifice comfort or convenience with your management plan. From The University of Missouri Outreach & Extension.

Rheem Technical Resources
Index of technical bulletins [PDF format] from Rheem.

Safety Commendation to American Water Heater Company
CPSC recognizes manufacturer for introducing a technology that prevents gas water heaters from igniting flammable vapors. #99-157, 12Aug99.

Water Heater Related Products
Replacement parts & prices for both gas & electric. FAQs also, from PlumbingSupply.com.

Water Heater Rescue
A resource to make water heaters last as long as possible, save money & energy, and save landfill space.

Water Heating Topics
Collection of articles outlining considerations & maintenance for water heaters, from James Dulley.

Your Water Heater - How and Why
Common water heater problems and solutions. From HWS Ltd.