Water Heater Repair

What causes a water heater that is not heating water at all? It merely implies either insufficient power or failure of one or more of its heating elements.

First, check the water heater’s circuit breaker within the service panel to make sure it hasn’t tripped. In case the breaker has tripped, switch it off, then switch it back on again. Call a plumber to fix this issue.

Bacteria can cause smelly hot water. To solve this, try replacing your anode rod. Anode rod protects your water heater from rusting. As time passes, it corrodes instead of your water heater, but sometimes this can lead to a reaction between the rod and sulfate from the water that causes the water to stink. Checking and replacing the anode rod at this point is a good practice.

Another way to solve this is by adding hydrogen peroxide to your water heater to eliminate anaerobic bacteria. Just flush your tank and filled it with hydrogen peroxide. Allow it to sit for two hours. After that, clean your water heater again with clear water and refill it. Is the smelly water still linger? Don’t wait too long to call the attention of the plumbing professional.

Loud noises inside your water heater tank mean there is a sediment buildup in the bottom of your heater. The presence of sediment can then move around your tank, which causes loud noise. It can lead to a significant problem when neglected.

In that case, consider flushing your water heater out regularly to put all the sediments away. Also, installing a water softener in your house can be an excellent option to eliminate the residue build up in your tank. 

Don’t do it yourself. Trying to save a few hundred dollars may cause you more if not done right. Call us today!