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New water heater making noiseApplies to gas and electric tank-type heaters |
 Use 6 wraps teflon tape ? White for water lines ? Yellow for gas lines Buy: Teflon tape at Amazon |
 Buy: Pipe wrench at Amazon Channel locks Resources: How to remove rusted element |
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 Inspect anode each 2-5 years Anode rod prevents tank from rusting Buy: Anode rods at Amazon Resources: Replace anode rod How to maintain water heater |
 Buy: Impact wrench at Amazon Resources: Replace anode rod How to remove short water heater nipple |
 Pressure gauge/ attach to water heater drain valve Pressure over 80 psi can damage water heater and household plumbing Buy: Water pressure gauge Temperature-pressure gauge Resources: Identify water heater valves Troubleshoot water pressure |
 Prevent flood Automatic water shut off valve Buy: Water detectors at Amazon Automatic water heater leak shut off at Amazon Resources: Leaking water heater/ steps |
 Pressure reducing valve Pressure over 80 psi can damage water heater and household plumbing Buy: Pressure reducing valve Resources: Identify water heater valves Troubleshoot water pressure |
 Sharkbite pressure gauge Buy: Sharkbite pressure gauge Resources: Water heater valves |
 Water heater circulation system Buy: Grundfos at Amazon Resources: How to install recirculation system |
 COLD side Sharkbite flexible water heater connector Buy: Sharkbite water heater connection Braided water heater line Stainless steel flexible connection Resources: How to install electric water heater How to install gas water heater Leaking water heater |
 HOT side Sharkbite flexible water heater connector Buy: Sharkbite water heater connection Braided water heater line Stainless steel flexible connection Braided water heater line Flexible water heater connection Resources: How to install electric water heater How to install gas water heater Leaking water heater |
| Several things can cause noise: -Installing new heater or doing plumbing repair can affect check valves, pressure valves, recirculating systems, and plumbing in general. Incoming water lines should be flushed clear of debris before connection to new water heater.  Other noises:-Running water noise? Resource: Water heater sounds like it's running water -Recirculation pumps can cause noise when new water heater is installed: Bleed air from water line, install air vent Resources: Water heater recirculating pumps Troubleshoot water heater valves -Clunking pipes or pounding sound Install air chamber at each faucet. -Whistling humming sound Clogged heat traps, read information below: |
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 Heat trap nipples: pink for Hot and Blue for cold.  Heat trap washer |
Factory-Installed heat trapsHeat travels upward ... touch pipes above water heater and they are warm.Heat traps assist in stopping upward convection of heat through pipes. To meet the 2012 energy standard, manufacturer's added heat traps to achieve higher efficiency. They also added a short piece of insulation over the TP valve to stop unnecessary heat loss. Other water heater changes include foam insulation instead of fiberglass. And in 2015, the energy standard caused more insulation to be added. Heat traps can save $2-6? per year energy cost. Insulating pipes above heater can add additional savings. Two basic types of heat traps: Heat trap nipples, and heat trap washers. The heat trap washer is inserted between the nipple and the tank. While the heat trap nipple contains a plastic baffle one inside the nipple, at the end nearest the tank. Where does the noise come from: Plumbing repairs, such as installing new water heater, can dislodge debris into the water line that will clog the heat trap. City water line repair, or street repairs, or new water meter, earthquake, heavy equipment or vibration can loosen debris in the water that gets caught in the heat trap. Changing water well tank or pump can put debris in the water. Galvanized pipe is especially prone to sediment buildup, and rust flakes. Plastic and copper pipes are not as likely to cause problems. The plumbing repair would need to be on incoming cold water line for it to affect heat traps. Simply changing a faucet would generally not cause a difference in the water heater. Symptoms of clogged heat trap can include noise or whistling, or even reduced water flow or water pressure. Resource: Heat trap bulletin |
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Silencer
heat traps Pex-lined nipples resist corrosion, deterioration of pipes, and are quiet. Each time work is done on incoming water line or with street repair outside, etc.... debris can come loose inside pipes and clog heat trap nipples, and other valves, faucets and pipe fittings inside home Buy: Silencer heat traps at Amazon Dielectric nipples at Amazon 5" di-electric nipple 3/4" x 6" brass nipple |
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inserts and nipples can clog and make noise Manufacturers include heat-traps so their product appears to use less energy When installing water heater, remove manufacturer's heat traps. Buy: Dielectric nipples at Amazon |
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trap washers can clog and make noise Manufacturers include heat-traps so their product appears to use less energy When installing water heater, remove heat trap washer. Read Image shows heat-trap washer. This specific washer is necessary to hold dip tube in place when installing di-electric nipples. To make this washer usable: Push washer over sharpie ink pen and cut off baffles so washer can be used without risk of clog. |
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 Cut out center of heat trap insertHeat trap washer can be changed to high heat washer Water heaters with insert type dip tube might have heat trap washer Resource: Read about dip tubes  |
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Short nipple The new energy standard that took effect 2015, caused water heater manufacturers to add more insulation to tanks. The new tank have more insulation on top of tank, so the nipple appears shorter than older tanks. This nipple is difficult to remove, but it might not have same heat trap nipple as earlier models, and may not cause noise problem. Buy: 3/4" x 6" brass nipple 5" di-electric nipple Resource: How to replace short nipple Replace short nipple with brass, or with 5" pex lined nipple: |
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your own heat traps This action saves money by stopping heat loss through water pipes Or Use flexible copper connections in a loop. Buy: Flex copper connections at Amazon Purpose of heat trap is to keep heat from traveling upward on pipe. Insulate pipes. Electric heater, pipes and tank can be fully covered by insulation, except TP valve. Gas water heater, then pipe insulation must stay 3-4 inches away from top of heater so they do not obstruct vent hood draft. Resources: Read 9-ways to save with water heater How to troubleshoot gas water heater How to troubleshoot electric water heater |
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Before spending money on repairs, check anode rodDoes not apply to new water heaterApplies to gas and electric water heaters This will stop tank from rusting. Or add combo anode rod in place of hot water nipple. If anode rod is depleted, then install new anode to prevent steel tank from rusting. Anode is located on top of tank, either 1-1/16” hex head located in separate anode port, or connected to hot water nipple as a combo. Resource: Replace anode rod |
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Relieve pressure on tankOpen tub spout on hot side for a few moments.If you relieve pressure by lifting lever on TP valve, then stand away from scalding water that is released under pressure from overflow tube |
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  Keep insulation away from top of gas water heater. Insulate both hot and cold pipes. Larger image |
Replace heat trap nipples6 wraps teflon tape on each nippleGeneral illustrations showing home-made heat traps |
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 Bathtub running full stream before lighting water heater |
Tank must be full of water before lighting or applying powerFill tank completely with water until water is coming out of tub spout.Open tub spout on hot side and wait for full stream of water. Next open TP valve for a moment to bleed last of air from tank. Turn off tub spout and light heater. Tank cannot have any air when burner is turned on or damage can occur to tank. |
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 How to light typical gas water heater Read directions printed on side of your tank |
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new water heater as shown on label located front of water heater Read product manual for tips and advisories. Resource: How to light gas water heater by type of gas control valve Note: New gas heater might have small water leak when first fired up because of condensation Ignore a bit of water inside combustion area or bottom of tank. This water is condensation and will disappear as tank reaches set temperature. Any cold tank can show same condensation when fired up. Water pipes should not be leaking. Water should not be dripping down vent pipe: this signals bad venting or other vent problem. |
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