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When old water heater is NOT leaking: Clean out water heater and re-useRinse old water heater with bleach or 2 pints hydrogen peroxide. Read about cleaning out tankIf odor is problem, replace anode rod Remove sediment from tank Leaking water heater that is rusted out can be welded, but tank failure remins as risk. |
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water heater is not leaking 1) Use old water heater as Tempering tank. Illustration shows two heaters. Tempering tank is heater #1 and not connected to power source. Heater #2 is regular water heater that is connected to power source. Applies to both gas and electric water heaters. Tempering tank (heater #1) is placed in naturally warm location. This action passively pre-heats cold incoming water before water enters heater #2. Tempering tank saves money in regions with very cold incoming water. Heating charts for water heater Average ground temperature |
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water heater is not leaking: 2) Use old water heater as solar water heater Old heater can be used as passive solar water heater. Good for regions with hot summer sun. See long list of DIY solar water heat ideas Read more details |
When old water heater is leaking, then it cannot be repairedLeaking water heater |
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Dump water heater off back of car Fun, but Not best plan.  Experience says: Wear gorilla mask. Options |
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Sell to scrap metal dealer Best plan. Make $6, minus cost of gas.  Empty water heater weighs 90-200 lbs Water heaters considered White Goods or appliances. Local scrap dealer will pay for recycled water heater. Remove electronic controls. Remove electric blower if applicable. Separate parts to maximize value. Remove copper wire from electric water heater. TP valve is brass. Some drain valves are brass. Gas burners can be stainless. Thermocouple is copper. Galvanized pipe nipples can be re-used. Dip tube may be re-usable. 12 sheet metal screws hold metal shell together. Do not re-use gas control valve. Example scrap dealer |
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Drop off at recycle center. Good plan. Costs money. Support local community. Expect to pay $5-$10+ depending on region and local rules. No need to remove electronics or other parts. Metal will be recycled and put back onto market. Example recycle center |
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