Water heaters can be tricky little appliances when they act up. Common problems are high electric bills, and warm or cool water coming from the tap or faucet.
Water Heater Leaking or Not Getting Hot?
Is your water heater leaking and has caused damage to your floors or walls? Call us for a Free Inspection.
Do you smell gas near the water heater, shut off the pilot light, close the gas shutoff valve, and call your gas utility company for assistance.
If you suspect a buildup of sediments in the water-heater tank if the hot water is discolored or is taking a long time to replenish. If this is the case, you’ll need to drain the tank completely and flush it with clean water. Check the water heaters temperature settings if you have noisy plumbing. It might be too hot, and the noise may be the result of steam building up in the pipes.
Some Tips on proper Water Heater Managment
Make sure you aren’t running multiple appliances that use hot water – running the dishwasher and the washing machine will make your shower short and not so sweet.
Notice whether the water smells like sulfur. Sometimes bacteria that live in the water get out of control. A good dose of chlorine will usually take care of the problem.
If these checks do not result in an improvement, there may be a need to replace the unit.