Five Signs You Need Water Heater Installation
1. Your Water Heater Is More than a Decade Old
An older or worn out water heater can cause a variety of problems, such as water blockages, inadequate heating, corrosion and heating tank breakdowns. If a water heater is more than 10 years old, it may be time to get a new water heater.
2. Lack of or Sporadic Hot Water
The most common sign homeowners use to understand their existing water heater isn’t working right is merely a lack of hot water. When debris obstructs the heating elements, the appliance could fail to transfer adequate heat. This will sometimes result in the water never reaching the set temperature, or just taking quite a while to do so. Both issues can be expensive and inconvenient, namely in large households.
3. Cloudy or Discolored Water
No one wants to see brown or rust-colored water flowing out of their showerhead or filling their bathtub. If the water from the taps or plumbing fixtures seems cloudy or discolored, it potentially means there is mineral or rust buildup inside your tank.
4. Loud or Unusual Noises
Have you noticed any noises that resemble a pop, rumbling or bubbling sound? If the water heater is making unpleasant sounds, it’s most often because there's an issue. Whether that’s because of unwanted sediment, cracks or corrosion, you should all a professional to identify and solve the problem.
5. Strange, Unpleasant Odors
A moldy, musty odor indicates there might be sulfate bacteria building up in your water heater. In other situations, it could be a corroded heating element, but this will smell a lot more like rotten eggs. In critical situations, the rotten egg smell may be originating from a gas leak near the water heater’s fuel supply.