Gas Water Heater Replacement Quiz

What should you check on your current gas water heater before buying a new one?

• The warranty and price

• The brand and model

• The color and design

• The size and energy specifications

How can you test if your venting is working properly?

• Close all windows and doors, turn on gas appliances and exhaust fans, and hold an extinguished match near the vent hood

• Open all windows and doors, turn off gas appliances and exhaust fans, and hold a lit match near the vent hood

• Close all windows and doors, turn on gas appliances and exhaust fans, and blow air into the vent hood

• Open all windows and doors, turn off gas appliances and exhaust fans, and blow air into the vent hood

What is the ideal water pressure for a home?

• 30 to 40 psi

• 80 to 90 psi

• 100 to 110 psi

• 50 to 60 psi

How can you lower the water pressure if it is higher than 80 psi?

• Install a pressure reducing valve

• Install an expansion tank

• Install a thermal expansion valve

• Install a water softener

What is the purpose of an expansion tank in a water heater system?

• To alleviate excess pressure in the lines

• To increase water pressure in the lines

• To filter impurities from the water

• To regulate the temperature of the water

How can you easily install an expansion tank?

• Using push-fit fittings

• Using soldering and deburring techniques

• Using compression nuts and pipes

• Using dielectric fittings

What should you do before removing the old water heater?

• Drain the tank completely

• Disconnect the venting and temperature relief valve

• Turn off the water supply and disconnect the water pipes

• Turn off the gas and disconnect the gas pipe

What should you do if you don't have a floor drain for the T&P relief valve?

• Install a new floor drain

• Place a bucket under the discharge pipe

• Leave the T&P relief valve disconnected

• Connect the discharge pipe to a nearby sink

What should you do if a faucet stops working after installing a new water heater?

• Take out the aerator and clean it

• Replace the faucet with a new one

• Lower the water temperature in the tank

• Increase the water pressure in the lines

What is the recommended temperature setting for a water heater?

• 120 degrees Fahrenheit

• 80 degrees Fahrenheit

• 160 degrees Fahrenheit

• 200 degrees Fahrenheit