Old one is leaking onto the floor, so I need to replace it fast. This is the new one and the delivery guy self-signed and left before I could talk to him.
The product description says it has a glass-lined tank. Could the glass coating have been damaged?
Considering how problematic water heaters can be, I’d refuse shipment on that. Especially with the glass lining. It looks like someone hit it with a forklift or something.
Nope, anything where the box has a hole through it I refuse to accept the shipment. I’ve seen too many incidents where “it looks fine, it’s a small hole” turn into a nightmare.
I say send it back. Safe or not you shouldn’t be stuck with that.
Can you tilt it back and forth? Hear anything rattle?
That’s not what you paid for regardless of whether it’s safe. But I wouldn’t
If I had to guess I’d say it’s likely fine. Would I risk it? Hell no! Get it replaced!