As an interior designer, I see water leak issues in homes regularly and they can be a huge problem. Just like any physical issue at home, plumbing problems come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. It can be minor dilemmas such as leaking faucets to dripping toilets, but probably the most significant issue of them all is a broken water heater.
The worst thing ever is having to take a bath with cold water. I’ve had to deal with that a few times and it didn’t help that it was while I was at my parent’s house up in the mountains! Without a proper heating apparatus, some household activities cannot be done efficiently. Some water heater problems are quite easy to repair, while some require professional help because doing them alone may cause severe repercussions. The following are examples of common water heater issues encountered by homeowners:
- No Hot Water
Water Heaters use a variety of fuels, including natural gas, propane, fuel oil, and electricity. This is important to note because the cause of having absolutely no hot water depends on what type of water heater you have.
Electric water heaters use electric resistance elements that are controlled by independent thermostats. Having a faulty thermostat could be the cause of hot water not being available.
Gas-powered water heaters operate identically with a propane burner located at the bottom of the storage tank. A problem in the combustion process may be the cause of your water heater not working.
Changing faulty thermostats or repairing tank burners is a difficult job for individuals without proper training. Therefore, it would be best that you hire a plumbing professional to handle this problem for you.
- Leaking Water Heater Tank
Water heater tanks that are damaged can no longer handle pressure brought about by water flow, which leads to leaks. Not only do leaking tanks become a source of irritation, but it can increase your water utility bill.
- Reheating Takes Too Long
Hard water may contain different minerals, which may cause sediments to build-up in your water heater tank. When sediment settles in your water tank, it could affect the thermostat, making it longer to heat the water.
Sediment build-up requires flushing and draining the tank to remove the sediment. It would be best to hire a plumbing service to fix it to avoid further damage to the water heater.
An issue with the heating parts could be another cause of a long reheating process. The fact of the matter is that water heating parts deteriorate with prolonged use, which means you might need to replace these parts.
- Colored Water
Colored water is not pleasant to look at, and it can also cause a pungent smell and staining. The common cause of colored water is a build-up of sediment in your water heater brought about by mineral in hard water.
Traces of dirt from your water supply can accumulate in your water heater tank. Thus, causing your hot water to look brownish because of rust. The solution to this problem is to flush the contents of the water tank or replace any particular water heating parts.
If you are currently encountering water heater problems, it would be best you find a trusted plumbing service to do the repairs. By hiring professionals, you are reducing the chances of causing further damage to your home.
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