Signs Your Water Heater Needs Replaced

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Signs Your Water Heater Needs Replaced

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Water heaters are designed to last a set period
of time before they need replaced. For most of
us, we tend to take a wait-and-see approach to
our water heaters, after continuing to run the
heater on borrowed time,

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past its useful life cycle. Eventually, we will
come home to discover water dripping or running
out of the bottom of the heater, across the
basement floor or other area of the home

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where the water heater is installed. Then, we
scramble around trying to get it replaced so we
do not have to go without hot water.

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Sign 1The first sign it might be time to
replace your water heater is its age. Most
traditional gas and electric water heaters last
around ten years, or so.

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If your water heater is more than ten years old,
you are now on borrowed time, so need to start
seriously thinking about a replacement.

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To find out how old your water heater is, you
will need to look on the outside of the tank for
the model number, serial number, and manufacturer
date. Most manufacturers but a sticker

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somewhere along the upper section of the water
heater with this information. Once you have it,
if you have problem deciphering the manufacture
date code, contact your Mississauga plumber for
assistance.

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Sign 2Your water heater is making weird
noises, like there is rocks inside rolling
around. Over time, sediment within the heater
will harden.

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When the heater has reached this point in its
life, it is an indication it needs to be replaced
as the hardened material will cause a loss of
energy efficiency and can cause internal damage
leading to leaks and cracks in the tank.

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Sign 3You notice rust-colored water coming
out of your faucets. Rust in the water could come
from several sources, including galvanized pipes
and well water.

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To determine if it is the water tank, run only
cold water to see if it is clear or rusty. Next,
run only hot water. You can also drain out
several gallons of water out of the water heater
directly.

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You should drain around ten to fifteen gallons
out. Once you reach this amount of water, if it
is still rusty, then more than likely your water
heater has rusted from the inside and it will
only be a short time before it starts leaking.

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Sign 4You start to notice water pooling
underneath and around the water tank. This often
indicates the tank has a leak in one or more
areas.

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At this point, it is best to call a professional
plumber to determine whether the leak can be
fixed, if your tank is less than ten years old,
or if you need to replace the water tank.

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For further questions about water heater repairs
and replacements or to schedule service, please
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