Water Heater / Tankless Water Heaters / Combination Heaters
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Water Heater Installation and Repair
If your water heater is over 10 years of age, we suggest replacing it as opposed to repairing it. Water heaters do not generally last much longer than 10 years . Also, if you have not changed your anode rod every couple years, then the metal in the tank is probably started to rusted away. The Anode Rod is a replacable part within the water heater that stops hard water from eating away your metal tank.
Common Water Heater Problems
Lime Buildup
Problems lime buildup can causeA popping or bubbling sound from the water heater as it heats is a good indication that the tank has a build up of lime sediment. Other than the noise it can cause, it reduces your water heaters capacity to heat. Water heater elements that are submerged in sediment are insulated from heating the water effectively. A water heater that is full of sediment has reduced capacity, since lime is taking up space inside your tank. The most serious problem with sediment buildup is that sediment attacks the metal inside your tank. This will cause the tank to corrode over time and will leak from the bottom, often times causing serious water damage to your home, and often issues with mold.
Rotten Egg Smell
A water heater that is producing a rotten egg smell or other bad smell is commonly associated with your anode rod. An anode rod is designed to corrode in place of your water heater's tank. Replacing your anode rod with a zinc anode rod or a powered anode rod should combat any sulfur smell coming from the water heater.