I run out of hotwater 3 mins into a shower. The water heater looks old. The tank feels warm at the top and bottom. A friend of mine told me the lower stat was bad so I replaced it but the problem continues. I just bought the house the previous owner ran all new plumbing (pex tube)but im not sure he knew much about plumbing. Could that be the problem or should i just replace the water heater
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It sounds like a bad dip tube but considering all the energy you are loosing through the insulation it would pay to simply replace it.
Good Luck,
Gil