5 MOST COMMON WATER HEATER REPAIR ASPECTS AND SOLUTION

Most people store their water heater out of their sight, and keep using it without checking

regularly if there is any problem. If any glitch occurs then only they think about repairing it.

However, it seems that a lot of people don’t know that, like other mechanical systems, it is

also needed to check water heaters regularly, and then repair accordingly if there is any glitch to help in making it serve for the possible longest time. On a side note, if you are aware of

any kind of need to repair your water heater by now, then you must be thinking of investing in a water heater. So, if you are already looking for repair your water heater , we recommend you to check out the best water heater repair in San Diego.

Here, in this article, we have discussed some of the most common water heater issues you’re most likely to face, and there are some ways to solve these problems.

1. Having Not enough hot water :

There are a lot of problems that can be caused due to not having enough hot water such as : There should be some problems with the size of your tank, that is why your water heater is not able to provide enough hot water. To solve this problem you can easily change your

current water heater, and bring a larger one which can fulfill your demand with its sufficient amount of size.

The problem of having too little hot water can also be solved, you just need to manage the temperature on the tank’s thermostat. But keep in mind, while adjusting the temperature, be careful that you do not increase the temperature too high, as this can cause an accident.

Furthermore, if you have a tankless water heater, there could be a problem that your water heater might not be powerful enough. There is a chance that you might add more than the required number of fixtures to the unit’s power. You should always check the number of

fixtures that your unit is capable of running and adjust them accordingly.

So this type of problem may cause you to replace your water heater with a more effective one. Although, it is advised to talk to a local water heater repair for identifying the system and its ongoing problems before changing your water heater tank or buying a new one.

There is another problem that you might face is that your water heater is not producing any hot water, which is mostly dependent on what type of water heater you are using. First you need to figure out the issue, if it is a gas-powered water heater, and you are getting cold water even after switching on the hot water faucet, there is a high chance that a pilot light might have blown out. There is another chance that your thermocouple might have errors, and it

also needs to be replaced. Also, for an electrical water heater, the issue could be that your water heater has a wrong heating element that also needs to be replaced.

Again, it would be better to consult a repair professional to get this job done because replacing the thermocouple or the heating element is a risky task to do on your own.

2. Noise and Leakage in Water Tank  

There are few things that could cause terrible noises from your water tank. The most common causes of this terrible banging sounds are some scales might have built up on the heating

elements inside the water tank. To solve this problem, you need to clean the tank monthly to get rid of scales. If you still face the noise problem even after cleaning the tank, you need to contact a water heater repair professional to fix the issue. This can also result in leakages.

Although, leaks are the problems that are caused from loose connections. To solve this problem, you need to tighten them. But if the leak is caused by your tank, that means again your tank needs to be replaced. Leakages can cause a huge problem, so do not ignore if such problems occur.

Therefore, to solve the problem of leakage always contact the best water heater repair in San Diego.

3.The problem of Smelly Water

If you’re facing the issue of having smelly water, then most probably, it’s because bacteria is present in your water tank. You can easily solve this problem by yourself just by cleaning the tank, and pouring a solution of hydrogen peroxide and water. After that, let the solution stay in the tank for about more than two hours, and then clean the tank out with new water.

Even after cleaning your water tank you still face the same issue, then you need to reach out to your local repair professional to get help.

4.Dirty Water

If you find that water from your tank has a dirty, dark color, there is a chance that your water tank has some corrosion inside. You can simply replace the tank to get rid of this problem.

Also, a failing anode rod can also be the reason for this issue.

So, you need to flush the water tank to replace the anode rod to check if the problem will get solved, before heading to buy another tank. If the problem still occurs, then again contact your water heater repair professional.

5.    Water Taking Too Long to Reheat

There is a high chance that the heating element is faulty, and the thermostat, or other elements is defective, if your water tank takes too much time to reheat. You need to regularly check these elements to see if there is any issue. If so, contact your water heater repair professional, and do the needful.

So, as you can see whatever your water heater issue is, it’s vital to identify and fix the error as soon as possible. But most of these issues should be handled by a professional, whether it is a leakage, or a heat issue. You are always free to contact us for the Best Water Heater Repair in San Diego.

Author Bio :- Angela Louise

Angela is a marketing manager at EZ Plumbing USA. She has a great interest in educating readers about various leakages that can happen in their home or offices through her articles. With extensive knowledge of water leak and slab leak detection techniques as well as HVAC systems, Angela wants to make readers aware about the warning signs indicating leakage and predictive AC and Heater maintenance and also how to fix them to refrain from dangerous and costly consequences. 

Read articles to get more valuable information about detection and damages of water and slab leak repair, techniques to fix clogging, and installation and maintenance of AC & Appliance in San Diego.

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