Bester water heater - RTO Atwood Water Heater - 6 Gal LP

Some of the old gas water heaters used electric water heater thermostat.
Just use a standard thermostat.
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April 2015... all water heaters will be larger.
I would go to local supplier, and buy off the shelf water heater that is same gallonage and use flexible water connections to make installation easier
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Tank rusted out because anode rod depleted because water heater was not maintained according to product manual, and industry standard and water heater was not inspected each 6 months by homeowner.
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Rheem makes GE heaters.
Look at label for serial number. 3rd and 4th digit are year of manufacture.

Since this model is no longer manufactured, I suspect that 6-year warranty is expired. So ruptured tank is not covered.
Call homeowner's insurance for deductible coverage for ruptured water damage.

Buy new heater.
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Install gas water heater yourself:
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You have to replace water heater.
But you can buy-time if leak is small by turning heater off except when you need hot water. This will give you 30-60 days to shop and find best heater.
http://waterheatertimer.org/Leaking-water-heater.html
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To prevent tank from rusting in this manner, inspect and replace anode rod each 2-4 years, and keep water pressure below 80psi.
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Open following links for water heater troubleshoot:
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-troubleshoot-gas-water-heater.html
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-troubleshoot-electric-problems-with-water-heater.html

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More information is needed about this heater.

The label located on side of tank should show manufacturer.

Maytag does not manufacture water heaters.
Maytag is a brand name used to market water heaters made by other companies.
Maytag offers a phone number for water heaters:1-866-362-9898

Other resources:
-If the water heater has electronic control box on top, then following American Water Heater Company manual might be suitable:
http://www.americanwaterheater.com/support/manuals/energysmart.pdf

-Electric water heater instruction manuals can be found on following link:
Each is basically the same, unless there is electronic control box.
http://www.americanwaterheater.com/support/manuals.aspx

-If you have ordinary two-element 240volt water heater and are having problems, or want information on maintaining water heater, then following link is useful:
http://waterheatertimer.org/DIY.html
http://waterheatertimer.org/Replace-anode-rod.html
http://waterheatertimer.org/Clean-sediment-out-of-water-heater.html#cleanelectric

You posted under typical Rheem tank-type electric water heater, but don't say what service you want to perform.
Listed below are typical actions one takes with electric water heater:

1) Flush tank each 6 months to prevent sediment.
http://waterheatertimer.org/Clean-sediment-out-of-water-heater.html#flushelectric
2) Inspect and replace anode rod.
http://waterheatertimer.org/Replace-anode-rod.html
3) Test electricity from breaker box to water heater
http://waterheatertimer.org/Test-electricity-to-water-heater.html
4) Troubleshoot electric water heater
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-troubleshoot-electric-water-heater.html
5) Clean sediment out of water heater
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-clean-sediment-out-of-electric-water-heater.html
6) Save money
http://waterheatertimer.org/9-ways-to-save-with-water-heater.html
7) Do it yourself information
http://waterheatertimer.org/Do-it-yourself-water-heater-timer.html

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You posted under tank-type electric water heater:
There are several new types of water heater controls and each set slightly differently:
Open following page to see how to adjust temperature on common models of water heater:
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-adjust-water-heater-temperature.html

To get specifics for your water heater, look at label on side of tank.
http://waterheatertimer.org/Water-heater-manufacturers.html

To find age of water heater:
http://waterheatertimer.org/Leaking-water-heater.html
http://waterheatertimer.org/pdf/WaterHeaterSerialNumberDecoder.pdf

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If you have tankless water heater, then re-post question with specific brand and model number or refer to product manual.

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