Five Signs That Your Water Heater Is About To Break.

One of the most crucial yet least used appliances in our homes is the water heater. That is, until the hot water stops working or, worse yet, is completely gone. The best way to ensure functionality, safety, and long-term cost savings is to maintain your water heater system regularly. A new unit can cost anywhere between $150 and $4000. But every homeowner experiences a point in time when a replacement is their only choice. Here are five warning signs that your water heater needs professional help from 1st Choice Plumbing, Flood & Restoration.

Age

There is no set lifespan for a water heater system, just like with any other appliance. Several of them live decades-long lives thanks to luck and routine maintenance, while some of them burn out quickly. However, a water heater’s typical lifespan is ten years, and experts advise replacing them roughly every ten years.

Cloudy or Rusty Water

Your water heater may have a leak in its internal heating system or pipes if your hot water starts to turn cloudy or rusty in color or tastes more metallic. You should have it checked out right away to prevent the contamination of any potable water. Instead of the water heater, the issue is likely coming from the pipes in your house. A good way to test this before replacement is to flush several gallons from your system. If your water is still discolored after the fifth gallon, the water heater itself is the source of the issue.

Sludge Buildup

The accumulation of sediment inside your water heater over time can cause several problems, including a lack of space for heating water or internal parts that don’t function properly. This sediment solidifies at the bottom of your tank, where it can crack and rumble as it heats up, alerting you to internal issues. Additionally, sediment buildup increases the amount of energy required by your system to heat the water, increasing the amount of wear and tear on your machine.

Leaks

The expansion of the tank, pipes and other internal components brought on by the water heater system’s heating of the water can result in cracks. If all of your connections to and from the water heater are secure, you probably have a hidden crack in your system and should have it checked by a professional—call 866-437-0205.

Shortage of hot water

The absence of hot water in the house is one of the first symptoms that many homeowners pick up on. Sediment buildup is another reason why hot water doesn’t last long enough or arrives at your faucets too slowly, in addition to heating element malfunctions. The space available for heating and distributing water to your kitchen and bathrooms decreases as sediment builds up inside your water heater system.

A malfunctioning water heater system can cause a few issues and be expensive. The deterioration of homes is a major concern. Leaking systems can result in water damage to floors and substructures, rusty pipes can produce water that may be harmful to drink, and in the rarest of worst-case scenarios, an explosion could occur.

Water heater experts at 1st Choice Plumbing, Flood & Restoration.

A broken water heater impacts your quality of life in several different ways. Contact us right away by calling 866-437-0205 to set up a repair appointment so you won’t have to put up with taking chilly showers or washing your dishes in chilly water. In addition to diagnosing the issue, our knowledgeable staff will also make a long-term, effective recommendation. We can repair any tankless or conventional water heater model and promise prompt service to get your hot water back.