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RedDeerGuy1's avatar

If your power goes out how long does your hot water last?

Asked by RedDeerGuy1 (24986points) January 13th, 2023

Just wondering.

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LadyMarissa's avatar

In most instances, as long as needed. My hot water heater is gas, so as long as the pilot light stays on, I have hot water!!! Now, it’s possible that the pilot light might go out during the power outage & I wouldn’t be able to relight my heater until the power comes back on. So far (knock on wood),I haven’t had that problem!!

canidmajor's avatar

Indefinitely, as my hot water is natural gas and not electric.

janbb's avatar

^^ Mine too.

Tropical_Willie's avatar

Zero !

We have a tank less water gas heater and electric ignition.

RayaHope's avatar

I have no idea, I sure hope that don’t ever happen :(

cookieman's avatar

About two showers length.

smudges's avatar

In my experience, for an electric one it depends on the size of the water tank.

filmfann's avatar

When our power went out for 5 days last year, we had hot water the entire time.
Propane gas.

elbanditoroso's avatar

All electric house. New water heater (2021). Gets cold after an hour.

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