WHEN SHOULD I REPLACE MY WATER HEATER?

We rarely think about our hot water heater. Tucked in the corner of the garage or a closet, it's easy to forget we even have one—until one day, we walk into the garage and see water on the floor or, worse yet, a flooding water heater.

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NO HOT WATER: 

When it's time to shower, you turn it on and find out it's not getting hot. Your water heater is obviously not working. T water only to this is the most common time most people call us to replace the water heater.

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AGE: 

Most appliances have a life expectancy; most Sacramento tank water heaters fail at different times depending on the quality of the water and the quality of their water heater, and if it was purchased from a big box store, most of these have a life expectancy of only 8-10 years at most, if your water heater is a contractors grade, its life expectancy is usually 12-14 years and, if you have a professional grade, it can last as much as 20-years, however most water heaters in Sacramento should be replaced at 12 -14 years. Water Heater Pros can help you with a Professional grade and install it to all current codes, assuring a safe and long life.

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LEAKING:

Most water heaters that leak cannot be repaired if the leak comes from the tank. If the leak is coming from the piping connected to your water heater tank, the leak may be coming from the pipes connected to the tank. Or even the service valve at the bottom of the tank; any of these items, in most cases, can be repaired, again factor in the age, and it may be just better to replace the water heater if it's close to or beyond its life expectancy, this may save you repair money that could go towards a new water heater.

 

LACK OF MAINTENANCE: 

Most water heaters build up minerals during their heating cycles. These minerals settle to the bottom of your tank, which can cause a water heater to fail well beyond its life expectancy. Flushing once every six months will usually keep your tank clean. This is usually the only maintenance required for most tank water heaters. Call Water Heater Pros for free advice and helpful hints.

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RUMBLING SOUND: 

This can be dangerous, as this sound usually comes from trapped water under a layer of mineral buildup. Water on a gas water heater can become superheated, even boiling. The noise you hear is air bubbles being released by the superheated boiling water trapped under a hard layer of mineral deposits. The bubbles can crack open, releasing this superheated water into your pipes and causing severe scalding. Be careful and call us.

 

NOT ENOUGH HOT WATER:

This is usually due to the accumulation of minerals at the bottom of the tank. This build-up can and does displace the room in your tank. Due to this build-up, fifty gallons of water in your tank may become only 42 gallons. High-flow shower heads or long showers are another reason you run out of hot water. If your family has grown, maybe from 3 people to 5 people, you may need a larger water heater or, better yet, a tankless water heater upgrade.

 

​ODOR OR DISCOLORED WATER: 

Most odors from a water heater are caused by bacteria in the tank; flushing your tank at this point usually will not help too much; the tank can be treated, and this process can take up to 24 hours to perform. Replacing your anode rod with a magnesium anode rod will also help to clear up this ODOR. Discolored or gritty water usually means the tank is rotting away, and replacement as soon as possible is recommended. Water Heater Pros can complete this in less than 3 hours; call us today at 916-344-4500. We will get you the best water and work with the heater for your family's needs, home, and budget.