'One more chemo down!' Cancer survivor creates witty collection of sympathy cards revealing the honest things she wished people had said to her when she was sick. 1  Emily McDowell, a designer from Los Angeles, was diagnosed with stage three Hodgkin's lymphoma when she was 24-years-old.
Step 6 Check the tank's age Check the age of your hot water tank. Most hot water tanks are warrantied for 5 to 10 years. While many last for years beyond the warrantyâs expiration, if you notice inadequacies in your tankâs performance and the tank is beyond its warranty date, itâs probably time to get a new one.
Then completely fill the tank allowing it to set for about 30 minutes. This should kill any bacteria in the tank. 30 minutes later go to each plumbing fixture (bathtubs, sinks, etc.) and turn on the hot water side and let it run for about 15 minutes.