The water heater is an appliance that is in your house and a necessity if you want to have some warm water to use. The water heater is usually a large tank that is kept filled full of water. That water is plumbed into the house and is used throughout. The water heater has a component that heats the water in the tank and re-heats it as the water is being used. Your heater can be a gas or an electric heater. No matter which type of water heater you have they can start to have trouble. When you have a water heater that goes out and is damaged you are stuck with a major mess. The mess is usually a major leak and water damage that could affect your home. It is a good idea to know what the signs are that your water heater is about to go out and you want to make sure that you replace it.
Orsack Plumbing Company outlines what you need to know about your water heater going out.
Not Enough Hot Water
Your water heater has a tank that is full of hot water. That water is then used in the house when you need it. It can be in the shower, washing dishes or running other appliances. You want to be able to have enough water to do what you need to. If you start to notice that the water that you are using is not hot enough or it is not staying hot long enough you may have a problem with the water heater. You want to take notice if it is not the norm that you are used to. This can mean that the tank is not holding the proper amount of water or that the heating element is not working properly. You want to have your unit inspected and replaced.
Water Heater Makes Noise when Hot Water is Turned On
The water heater is supposed to be able to function without disturbing your household. That means that the amount of noise that it makes should be very low or none. When you start to notice that the water heater is making noises you want to make sure that you have it looked at. Some of the most common signs that you will see is that it is making a rumbling sound or banging sound. This usually means that the heater is full of sediment that can be damaging the unit. You want to make sure that you have your unit looked at and replaced it is full of sediment.
Cloudy Hot Water from Faucet
If you start to notice that the water that you are using when it is warm is cloudy or it has a taste or smell that is not nice. This means that the water is being pushed through the tank that might be rusting. The minerals that are in the tank can be causing damage and creating rust that will make your water taste, look and smell bad. You want to have your tank replaced when you start to see these things occurring.
Water Heater Repair, Replacement & More in Spring, The Woodlands, Magnolia, Montgomery & Conroe Texas
Orsack Plumbing Company can come out to your house and inspect your water heater and replace it if necessary. Call us today!
