With winter about to be approaching quicker than anyone really wants to admit, now is a good time to take inventory of the household’s heating systems. The middle of the coldest season is not an ideal time to be dealing with the hassle of broken water heaters. Who wants the unwelcome surprise of a cold shower in the middle of January? Don’t wait until the heater has completely ceased to function. Instead, start looking out now for the warning signs that the household’s water heater may be about to fail.
Older equipment is, of course, more prone to failure. Although modern water heaters are designed to last, if the tank is more than ten to twenty years old, be aware that Electric Water Heater Repair may be needed in the near future. In cases where equipment is reaching the end of its lifespan, it sometimes makes more sense to install a replacement. For newer heaters, simple repairs can often restore functionality and increase their lifespan.
Regardless of the age of the heater, keep an eye out for leaks. If water is outright pooling underneath the heater, there may be a serious problem. But a little bit of moisture still indicates the need to repair Electric Water Heater in Charlotte NC. Often the source of the moisture is nothing more than loose connections between the fittings or a leaking pressure overflow. These can often be repaired by an experienced company like All About the Pipes Plumbing without the need for replacing the entire tank.
Strange noises, often reported to sound like banging sounds or a low rumbling, indicate sediment buildup in the tank. This buildup occurs inevitably over time, so it’s more common in older heaters. Not only are the resultant sounds more than a little disconcerting, but this can reduce the efficiency of the heating system. Plus all that sediment rumbling around can lead to leaks, so it’s best to get the heater checked out as soon as possible.
Finally, and this may seem obvious to some, keep an eye on the water quality. The appearance of rust in the hot water coming from the tank is a bad sign and often precipitates leaks. In this circumstance the system will have to be replaced, as there is no efficient way to remove and repair rust damage from the inside of a water heater.
