Hot
water is an important component in a comfortable life. It is
difficult to take a bath if every tap in the bathroom spews nothing
but freezing water. The necessity for hot water makes the water
heater one of the most important components of a home’s
plumbing system.
However,
like all tools and components that are constantly exposed in water, a
water heater is bound to have its set of problems over time. When
these problems arise, it is important that the homeowners immediately
do what they can to solve these issues and keep clean, hot water
flowing through the tap.
Cold
Water Temperature
If
the water is not hot enough, then there must be a problem with the
thermostat. If the temperature in it is high but the water tells you
otherwise, it should also point to the same problem. Apart from that,
a faulty thermocouple is also a suspect.
Noises
from Inside the Tank
No
one likes noises coming from a tank that is supposed to only contain
nothing but water. The noise may have been caused by sediment buildup
and the heating element burning it. Another plausible cause is the
heating element slowly burning out.
Water
Smells
If
the water smells like rotten eggs, it is an early sign that the
sacrificial anode is at the end of its service life. It calls for a
replacement. You’d want to call in a professional for this so that
you don’t further damage your system.
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