When to Replace a Water Heater


Hello everyone!

You have a suspicion that your heater is not working or is having issues? How can you know when to replace your water heater?

The first piece of knowledge to consider is that if your tank is more than 10 years old, it may be time to consider a replacement.

Different types of water heater have different life expectancies:

- Gas water hear: Between 8 and 12 years
- Electric Tank: Around 15 years
- Tankless electric water hears: 20 years or more

In order to make sure that you get the most out of your water hear, remember that servicing it is very important. One useful strategy is to drain, flush and clean your water heater once a year.

Now, here are some ways to tall that you have a problem going on:

1) You use the same amount of hot water every month, but your bill is increasing despite same rates by your utility company.

2) Your water heater is leaking. When this happens, it is crucial to replace your tank right away. If you ignore this, this could lead to dangerous problems, such as a tank explosion.

3) Hearing noises. When this happens, this could be related to sediment build up. This sediment may be moving around the tank, causing the noises you are hearing. It is important to have your water heater flushed regularly so that this sediment does not build up.

4) If you are getting rusty or cold water, corrosion may be happening resulting in rust. It is time to get a check up on your heater.

Repairs, now, are sometimes possible, especially if the unit is less than ten years. Parts that can be repaired include heating elements, valves, thermostats, igniters, motors, and the burner assembly.

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If you believe your water heater needs replacement, call Arch Plumbing Inc for water heater replacement in San Francisco CA.

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