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Old 03-16-2012, 03:07 PM
 
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We moved into our condo and the hot water takes forever to get hot. I checked the tank and turn up the temperature but it didn't help. The good thing is that the water is covered by the HOA but to leave it run for 5-8 minutes before it is hot is crazy. Anyone have any ideas as to what could be causing it.
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Old 03-16-2012, 04:08 PM
 
Location: Somewhere.
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Is your condo all electric? The electric water heaters always did take forever to get hot.
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Old 03-16-2012, 04:43 PM
 
Location: In the Silver State of Nevada in Las Vegas NV
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Check to see if the tank is a two element tank. It sounds like one of the elements is burned out.
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Old 03-16-2012, 07:13 PM
 
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How far is your water heater from the plumbing fixture? Do you have galvanized pipe? It's winter and the pipes are cold, they absorb the heat.
Also, the water heater should be flushed at least once a year.
http://youtu.be/bjOK7znaMy4

P.S. Don't forget to turn the thermostat back down in the summer.
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Old 03-17-2012, 05:35 PM
 
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The building was built in the early 90's and was converted to condos in the mid 90's. It is gas so I don't believe there is more than one element. The water leaves the tank and goes to a T that either goes in the wall and than the faucets or up to a pump the send the water to a heat exchanger to heat the condo. I'm not sure what to test or change any help would be appreciated.
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Old 03-18-2012, 12:28 PM
 
Location: Summerlin, NV
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Best thing is to call a plumber. A lot of shortcuts are taken on conversions. Stop second guessing yourself and have someone come in and check it for you. There could be other things going on like you sharing the same hot water with another tenent.
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Old 03-18-2012, 05:19 PM
 
Location: Paranoid State
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Something like this will solve the problem: Amazon.com: Watts 500800 Premier Hot Water Recirculation Pump, Blue: Home Improvement

There is a better explanation here: http://www.watts.com/pages/whatsnew/IHWRS.asp
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Old 03-18-2012, 05:28 PM
 
Location: Las Vegas
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Originally Posted by SportyandMisty View Post
There are drawbacks to those that some people dont realize, like the fact that they use the cold water line for recirculating. Instead of waiting for hot water, you will be waiting for cold water instead.
Also, newer houses dont have soft water to the kitchen cold side of the faucet and if you install one on that type of setup, you will have soft water being recirculated through that cold water line.
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Old 03-19-2012, 09:57 AM
 
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Could someone DM a reasonable plumber who knows about condos.
Thanks
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