Have you drained the tank? My 50gal tank was out of hot water in about 20m due to excessive buildup of sediment in the tank. Upgraded to 80gal hybrid and I can take an hour long shower now without having to turn the handle to compensate for lower water temp.

Kids took a bath in our 50gal jacuzzi tub, then they took a 20m shower, then the wife and I took a shower after and we just started to run out of water after 20mins.

80gar hybrid Rheem. Heating water after running out takes 4hours(we're asleep anyway) and only costs 20-30¢

That can be the case for many people, someone should design a collapsible one, or multiple part one that connects. allowing everyone to change it. I just bought a hybrid 80 gal, I only have 2ft of clearance above it. I'm gonna have to cut a hole in the ceiling and put in an access panel. glad mines in the garage lol.

When I pulled out my 12yo heater, the anode rod was nothing. There was nothing left.

It's not hard to do. Attach a garden hose to the bottom, turn off power and shut off water. Drain through the garden hose. You're probably due for a new anode rod as well. Turn off power first also, if you're feeling fancy, take out the heater element and clean it.

Turn off power then turn off water and drain it once a year, or twice if you have really hard water. Replace anode rod every 3-5 years. And if the water heater does stop working. The heater element can be replaced for like $30. Just drain it, and always fill it before you turn the power back on.

I think your joke gave me cancer

I think your joke gave me cancer