Signs That Your Water Heater May Need To Be Repaired
Posted on: 20 June 2016
If you're like most homeowners, you're familiar with many of the common signs of malfunction among various household appliances and fixtures. For instance, you
Rusty Water Coming From Your Hot Water Faucet
Rusty water coming from the faucet after you turn on the hot water can be an indication that your hot water heater is failing -- but this scenario is only likely if your hot water heater is old.
Unexplained Noises
Unexplained noises coming from your hot water tank are another indication of an impending malfunction. If you hear rumbling, hissing, popping, gurgling, banging, and other odd sounds coming from your hot water heater, this may be caused by sediment buildup on the bottom of the tank of your hot water heater. This sediment will eventually harden as a result of being heated and reheated. This situation is most likely to occur in hot water heaters that are nearing the end of their life spans, and continued use of the unit will probably result in the development of leaks. This situation is more likely to occur in areas with hard water, so consider installing a water softener as a preventative measure if hard water is an issue.
However,
Most hot water heater problems are a result of the age of the unit -- conventional hot water heaters have a lifespan of around 10 to 13 years. The good news, however, is that today's new hot water heaters offer up to 20 percent more efficiency than their counterparts of the past, and that will save you serious money on utility costs.
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