Signs You Need a New Water Heater

Your Water Heater Is Past Its Prime – The average lifespan of a water heater is ten years before it will need to be replaced. This is dependent upon how many people reside in a home and use water as well as how often.

Strange Noises – Strange noises is a sign your water heater is up there in age. As a water heater gets older it will start to build up sediment on the bottom of the tank that becomes hard. Once the water is heated a rumbling sound will be the result.

Discolored Water – Water heaters have metal components. When these components are combined with water they will eventually cause corrosion over time leading to rust-colored water.

The Hot Water Doesn’t Last – Over time water heaters will not work as efficiently meaning that they will no longer heat the water as they used to. Part of this is due to the sediment build-up that leads to insufficient heating. Tankless water heaters are one type of water heater that avoids this issue as it supplies an endless amount of hot water.

Puddles Around Your Water Heater – Puddles around your water heater are a sign that there is a leak. Fractures in the tank happen after the metal has been continuously expanding and contracting with each use. The risk of this is that the tank can burst and cause serious damage.

What to Expect

So whether you are looking to replace your old water heater or have your current water heater repaired, our technicians can happily assess the current condition of your water heater and offer pro tips and recommendations to help you save money and be more energy efficient with your water heating system.

Pierce Plumbing offers water heater installation services to the San Jose and San Francisco area. Contact us today!