Fuck my water heater took a shit.

[PhilosipherStoned]

and died.. I didn't realize the life expectancy of one is only around 8 years. This company is estimating replacing it bringing a $1100 price tag. 

[Insipid]

Sounds stressful. You need to destress. You know what to do.

[The_annoying_one]

Appliances don’t last long at all these days. I remember the fridge I grew up with lasted probably from before I was born until my mid-20s, at least. Now, you’re extremely lucky to get about 10 years out of ‘em. It’s all a scam. I’m sorry this happened, though.

[scoobdog]

Yeah, something like 8-10 years is the life expectancy.  Just replaced mine last year after that long.

I didn't drain it every year like you're supposed to, though.

[PhilosipherStoned]

Just now, scoobdog said:

Yeah, something like 8-10 years is the life expectancy.  Just replaced mine last year after that long.

I didn't drain it every year like you're supposed to, though.

I never drained mine either, but it was supposedly new when I bought the house 7 years ago..

[scoobdog]

Just now, PhilosipherStoned said:

I never drained mine either, but it was supposedly new when I bought the house 7 years ago..

You have to drain it yearly because there is a sediment build up from your water.

[PhilosipherStoned]

1 minute ago, scoobdog said:

You have to drain it yearly because there is a sediment build up from your water.

I know that now that I've been looking into water heaters but that information doesn't do me much good now lol. Noooooo my wallet! 😔

[PhilosipherStoned]

7 minutes ago, The_annoying_one said:

Appliances don’t last long at all these days. I remember the fridge I grew up with lasted probably from before I was born until my mid-20s, at least. Now, you’re extremely lucky to get about 10 years out of ‘em. It’s all a scam. I’m sorry this happened, though.

Fuck man now you got me scared my fridge is gonna go out. 🙃

[scoobdog]

1 minute ago, PhilosipherStoned said:

I know that now that I've been looking into water heaters but that information doesn't do me much good now lol. Noooooo my wallet! 😔

Yeah, it probably wouldn't have made a whole lot of difference.  Might have given you an extra year at most.

[The_annoying_one]

Just now, PhilosipherStoned said:

Fuck man now you got me scared my fridge is gonna go out. 🙃

I’m sorry I suck at consoling people. 😭

[PhilosipherStoned]

It's been one thing after another with this house recently..

[Raptorpat]

if you had one comma to place in that thread title, where would it go

[The_annoying_one]

3 minutes ago, Raptorpat said:

if you had one comma to place in that thread title, where would it go

AIN’T NOBODY GOT TIME FOR PUNCTUATION 

[Gemini]

Dude, that sucks.

[Rogue_Alphonse]

You pay for longevity anymore.

 

They're really not hard to swap out though. If you keep your wits and are inclined enough to understand basic plumbing and possibly electrical. an unexperienced person can have it done in a few hours. If you are second guessing yourself at all though, get a professional.

[[classic swim]]

Very glad I wasn’t at work when my water heater did that in the middle of the night. 

The one time God chose not to fuck me.

Edited April 26, 2023 by [classic swim]

[nameraka]

See, this is why pronouns are important. Is it "I fucked my water heater and i took a shit?" Or is it "I fucked my water heater and it took a shit?"

[Lemming]

All ya need is a propane torch, a box of small wrenches and a pint of vodka. I’ve been more with less 

[helpme]

https://youtu.be/2IUNIUZz4Os

[1pooh4u]

Mine broke last week. I’ve been where I’m at 13 years and it was at least 10 years old when I moved in.  Sucked to not have hot water for a few days 

[discolé monade]

my AC went out couple weeks ago. current quote is 10k$

might be able to get another quote for 7k$

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