All the houses in our sub-division were built in the mid-80's and the contractor at that time used Apollo's in all the homes and townhouses. A number of the homes have replaced the heating/cooling units completely with newer more energy efficient HVAC units. The previous owner looks to have replaced the tank in 1991. It started pumping out very rusty red, hot water in 2009. We had the only local Apollo HVAC/plumber in the area come take a look. He drained the entire tank 3 times (50 Gallons). and it still would produce Rusty-looking water. He said the only thing more he could do was to replace the tank. He did warn me that Apollo was looking like they were out of business or going that way soon and that I might wish to consider an alternative. However, A new HVAC was a $4-8k bill and the replacement tank was looking at $1-1.2k. Given my job situation at the time I couldn't afford to replace the entire HVAC and optioned for the new tank. Installed and all water is clear. Fast forward a couple of year. The 30 year old Trane Air conditioner decided that no matter what I do, it was no longer going to allow me to duct-tape repair it any longer. My job situation had much improved at this time so I bit the bullet and had a new Trane heat-pump system installed. The installers closed off the hydroheat pipes and we have been using the water heater strictly for internal use now. Again, no problems enjoying the huge savings during the sweltering Central NC summers and the electric heating works except when the temps drop below 25F (which is VERY RARE, once or twice a year at most). Fast forward a bit more to Fall 2014. The familiar rusty red water begins to return. Slightly at first, barely noticeable so I drained the tank myself. Figured it was due for a yearly drainage anyways. But after that the rust color began to worsen. I called out the repairman from 2009 and ask him to take a look. He did so as a courtesy and drained the tank while I was away at work. He called me back and told me he didn't see any issues but if the water was still rusty then we are in a situation where it would need to be replaced again. Well unfortunately the water has remained rusty. And beginning last month the tank has begun to leak from underneath. It's not a lot but keep the outdoor storage shed's floor wet all the time. Oddly enough though since the leak started the water has become clearer, not clear but definitely not as rusty as this past Fall/Winter. So, I have a Tank that is 2 months shy of 6 years old. I can't find any information on warranty for Apollo but was told at the time sale that the tank had a warranty (I believe he said 6 years). Admittedly I was clearly warned that Apollo may not be around to collect on that warranty. This brings me to my questions. TL;DR 1. How long of a warranty does/did Apollo place on the tanks? 2. If they are out of business their website takes you to State Water Heaters, have they purchased Apollo? 2a. If so, does anyone know if they honor the warranties on Apollo tanks?
