The water heater in your home is what sends the water to all the faucets in your home the temperature that you want. A water heater is a tank that is usually kept in a basement or a garage. The water heater is full of water and uses either power or gas to heat the entire tank full of water that is set by the thermostat that is attached to it. As the water is used in the home for showers, dishes and laundry that tank is constantly being refilled and reheated. This appliance is a major one in any home and if it goes out it can cause a significant amount of damage. Not only do you lose the ability to have heated water but it almost always results in a major flood. Making sure that your tank and unit is working correctly can help determine if it needs to be replaced or repaired hopefully before it malfunctions. Orsack Plumbing has listed here some of the most common problems that can happen to your water heater.
Orsack Plumbing has prepared details on problems to look for to know if you need to have a repair or replacement in Spring and The Woodlands TX:
Loud Noise: The water heater will emit some noise when it is heating. This is usually when the flame is light and start to heat the water. A low hum is the most common noise that a good functioning water heater will make. When you begin to hear any louder noises or changes in the sounds that it makes normally it could be telling you there is a problem. This could mean that there is sediment that has started to build up and could be blocking the flow of water to and from the tank itself.
Energy Bill: You can almost guess what the amount of your energy will be each month. Depending on the month and time of year the power doesn’t seem to change too much. If you start to notice that the cost of the bill and the amount of energy that is being used has gone up then you could have a problem. The best way to be sure that it is not the water heater is to have a plumber come out and take a look at the heater and be sure that it is working properly.
Low Amount of Hot Water: If you start to notice that you need to cut your shower shorter than normal then you could be having trouble with the water heater. Part of the problem could be that water is not making its way in and out of the tank properly and that is usually caused by sediment build up. It could also be that the heating element has gone bad and the water is not meeting the temperature that is set.
