Your water heater can slowly develop problems over time. How do you know it’s time for a new water heater or if your old one needs a little TLC? Here are a few signs that yours is wearing out and may soon need repairs or replacement.
Water heaters have a short life span. Traditional tank water heaters usually last about 8–10 years, while tankless water heaters last for about 20 years. If yours is getting close to this age, it’s time to start planning for installing a new water heater.
Your water heater becomes less efficient as it ages and as minerals build up in the tank. If it takes a long time for your water to heat up, or your hot water is running out more quickly, give Home Heating & Cooling a call to figure out the problem.
Hearing rumbling noises from your water heater? It’s likely due to sediment building up in the tank over time. As this happens, your water heater works harder and consumes more energy to heat water. Eventually the tank could crack and have a catastrophic leak. To slow sediment buildup, we recommend having your tank flushed annually by a Home Heating & Cooling professional.
Sudden rust in your water or on the outside of your tank isn’t a good sign. Once this happens, it’s probably time to consider contacting a professional like the crew at Home Heating & Cooling for water heater installation.
Leaks are the most obvious water heater issue. Some might only need a simple water heater repair, like a fitting or connection, while water pooling around the bottom of the tank is a sign water heater replacement is imminent.
