Call for water heater not producing hot water. Arrived and met with Kelsey. She said the water heater stopped working in the last day. They tried resetting the breaker and switch and it had no effect. Inspection: water pressure read ok at 60psi on a weekday midafternoon. Water heater is an 80 gallon electric unit. Unit is plumbed in for a recirculating pump, but no pump is present. When checking power I found breaker has not been tripped, and power was going to unit. However, there was a leak on the hot out nipple, and water has entered the electrical box. Water was inside, and wires have melted together. Due to age of unit and risk of further electrical issues, Ms. Kelsey elected to replace the unit. As they have removed the tub from the master bathroom, and this is a three bathroom house with only Mr. And Mrs. Sanders living here, Kelsey asked if a smaller water heater would suffice. I discussed the possible shortcomings, including less available hot water and potential for longer
