How To Troubleshoot Water Heater Problems
Even though water heaters are made to last a long time and even though they have a long warranty, common problems with water heaters can always occur.
Most problems that occur are not fatal to your water heater. There can always be some minor malfunctions that you can solve yourself if you have some basic knowledge about water heaters.
If you notice that the water pressure level in the water heaters is low, it is often the cause of insufficiently wide pipes. This problem is not in the water heater but in your pipes.
A water heater leak does not always mean that your tank has burst. It often happens that the joints are not tightened enough, so it is enough just to tighten all the joints and the leakage from the water heater will stop immediately. If the leak is from the reservoir, you will definitely need to replace it with a new one. Due to corrosion, it happens that tanks leak. For this job, it may be better to call a handyman to do it right.
Another problem that can occur that requires replacing the tank is when you see dirty water coming out of your faucet. However, this could also be a sign of a faulty anode rod. So when you take it out, flush the tank and check its integrity, you may just need to replace it.
If you feel that your water has an unpleasant smell, be sure that it is caused by bacteria. That’s why you need to clean your tank in basement well.
If you want to find out what are the causes of common problems with water heaters, read this blog and read how you can eliminate some minor problems with your water heater.
