Hi Fred,
Thank you for this review. We apologize for the inconvenience you have experienced caused by this issue and would love an opportunity to better assist you. The water heater that you have reviewed comes with a 12-year heat exchanger warranty, a 5-year parts warranty, and a 1-year labor warranty. Please call our Technical Support team at 866-279-4566 between the hours of 7 A.M. and 7 P.M. at your earliest convenience. One of our experienced analysts will be happy to help you go over warranty service options, warranty coverage, and any technical questions you have on this issue.
Derius