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Water heater enclosure closet damaged loose, hints from a home inspectorwater heater prices - water heater types - Electric water heater electrical supply heating element inoperative - Solar water heating system - There are other possibilities for the inspector noting this item so be sure to read the report for further information. If the problem is one with a metal enclosure it may be necessary to secure the enclosure to the side of the building. Use of screws is best since nails seem to work loose. If the enclosure is damaged somehow prepare to repair with sheet metal screws or "stove bolts." Electric or gas water heater thermostat - Water heater tank case rusted damaged leaks: - Damaged water heaters - If the enclosure is constructed of wood or other combustibles it should be closely monitored for scorches, etc. Some materials should not be close to the water heater at all. This may include cardboard or thin wood paneled walls. Should you need assistance with this repair call one of the many home repair services found in the yellow pages of your telephone directory. Copper gas lines are not commonly used PVC plastic gas lines: plastic gas line is very common Flexible gas lines: flex gas lines commonly are used as connector lines Galvanized gas pipes or fittings Copper brass drain lines Cast iron drain lines Galvanized drain lines ABS plastic drain pipes are quite common Orangeburg or fiber drain pipe: Orangeburg Clay sewer lines Municipal water supply Private water well
File last updated February 08, 2012 * Copyright © 2012 All rights reserved by: Accurate Inspections, Inc. A New Jersey home inspection firm 56 Woodland Drive, Woodland Park (formerly West Paterson) NJ 07424 973-812-5100 providing New Jersey Certified Home Inspections in NJ, by New Jersey Licensed home inspectors. Inspector of record Michael Del Greco, New Jersey Home Inspector License GI 0121.
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