hot-water heater

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hot-water heater - a heater and storage tank to supply heated water

hot-water tank, water heater

heater, warmer - device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room

storage tank, tank - a large (usually metallic) vessel for holding gases or liquids

water back - water heater consisting of a tank or pipes set at the back of a fireplace or in the firebox of a stove

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While he knows outboards, he also knows that maintenance of the family motor ranks right up there with worming Fido, flushing the hot-water heater and flossing: It's mostly put off until signs of trouble arise.