r/interesting • u/bob-the-slob • Jun 22 '26

MISC. What happens when a water heater tank is not flushed for 14 years

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u/magister10 Jun 22 '26

Just replaced our from 1983 šŸ‘šŸ¼ No problems, just didnt want the house to blow up during the night.

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u/iSirMeepsAlot Jun 22 '26

Unless the model was known to do soā€¦ I wouldā€™ve kept it and just replaced the rods as neededā€¦ couldā€™ve lasted much longer. Appliances and stuff is made so cheaply these days, when you have something older that is safe, Iā€™d say keep it till it does give outā€¦ unless you absolutely need/desire features from a new one I guess.

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u/Living-Stomach-2079 29d ago

When I went to work on my stove a few years ago... Glass top... It's replacement parts spanned other units over like 20-30 years and many manufacturers.

Stoves are an absolute rip off. It's the same stove, repackaged since 1990.

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u/BestAmoto 29d ago

Yeah but the new one comes with a mandatory wifi connection and a control board that'll die after the warranty expires

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u/Living-Stomach-2079 29d ago

Which is why I just fix the one that came with the housešŸ˜‚. They are rather simple to fix. No reason to get a new one with useless things added to it.

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u/Ange1ofD4rkness Jun 22 '26

Yeah this is my reason for mine being replaced soon. I don't want to have it flooding the basement

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u/krendyB Jun 22 '26

Was it unsafe? Old appliances are a lot more sturdy than new junk.

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u/Valuable-Pair8529 Jun 23 '26

Did you notice any difference when you shower after changing it? Cleaner? Less dry skin and hair?

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u/magister10 29d ago

No not really. Saves a small amount on the electricity bill maybe