6 Signs It’s Time for a New Water Heater
For the average homeowner, it can be difficult to see when it’s actually time to replace your water heater. While there are some clues that can give it away, here are the most common signs you’ll see to decide if you need your water heater replaced.
- Age
Some water heater brands can last an extended lifespan than the average. In most cases, though, the reality is that gas water heaters las 6-8 years and electric water heaters last 8-10 years. Any time past that could cause negative long-term health conditions, foul water, and much more in between.
- Rust
Regularly check to make sure your water heater isn’t experiencing any level of corrosion or rust. It’s common for a water heater to collect rust eventually, but rust in certain areas is what you need to watch out for. A good sign that it’s time for a new water heater is when there’s corrosion or rust near the pressure relief and temperature valves. Anywhere near the connections is also an indicator that the water heater needs a replacement.
- Excess Water
Water seeping or lingering around the water heater means that there’s a leak somewhere. This is usually in the pipes, but it could be on any section of the water heater. While this can sometimes just be an easy fix, it could also be a sign that you need a new water heater altogether. Fortunately our repairmen at the Stanley Louis Company are fully capable of mitigating the cost while ensuring your water heater works in prime condition.
- Noise
Your water heater will eventually start making noises to indicate it needs to be replace. Sounds to watch out for are knocks, bangs, creaks, and whines while the water heater performs its regular daily routine. The consistency of these noises will determine when the water heater needs to be replace. When the noises become consistent, it’s time to invest in a new water heater.
- Smell
When your hot water starts to smell bad, that usually means the water heater tank is corroded. You’ll know the smell when it comes, too. It reeks of rotten eggs and usually comes with brown-tinted water, also a good indicator that you need a new water heater.
- Lack of Heat
There’s a difference between a middle-aged water heater not heating up as much as it once used to and a rickety old water heater making water Luke warm at best. When your water heater stops heating water like it used to, it’s probably time for a replacement.
The Stanley Louis Company can help you get a new water heater into your residential or commercial building quickly and easily. Our professionals know every problem that a water heater might have and how to replace them like they could do it in their sleep. If you want experts that are capable of the job, please call us at 800-217-6527 to get started on your much needed water heater replacement.
