Plumbing
Brown Water From Hot Taps Only: What to Check Before Replacing the Water Heater
Hot-only discoloration narrows the path but does not prove the tank is failing. A few comparisons show whether the source is the supply, tank, or hot piping.
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Articles by Jon Jachura
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PlumbingHot Water Runs Out Faster Than It Used To: Water Heater Problem or Higher Demand?
If the first shower stays hot but the second goes cold, the clue differs from water that starts lukewarm. Record the pattern before replacing a heater.