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Originally Posted by retiredguy123
Have you checked your expansion tank on top of the water heater? These only last about 7 years, and, if they fill up with water, the water pressure in the house can greatly increase, which can cause the push-pull valves to close. Use a screw driver to tap the top and bottom halves of the expansion tank. You should hear a dull thud sound when you tap the bottom half, and a hollow sound when you tap the top half.
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My home was 14 years before I go a new hot water heater. I never had a problem and only replaced it because I also got a new A/C - heating system installed.