You may not realize it, but you use hot water for countless tasks every day of your life. A problem with your water heater doesn’t just mean no hot showers; it leaves you with no hot water for handwashing, laundry, and dishes. If your water heater is acting up, here are some of the common water heater problems that could be causing it.
Little or No Hot Water
This is perhaps the most commonly noticed of the water heater problems because it’s such an obvious inconvenience. You’ll notice this problem when you go to shower or run hot water for dishes and get nothing but ice-cold water.
If your water heater is gas-powered, chances are this is a problem with the pilot light. It may also be the thermocouple or heating element.
Odor
Water heaters should do nothing more than heat the water they deliver to your home. If it seems like your water heater is adding a strange odor to your hot water, there may be a bacteria problem in the tank. Draining and flushing your tank may solve this problem, although there may be another cause.
Leaks
Of all the water heater repairs you’re likely to need, leak repair is up near the top of the list. Water heaters use multiple valves and pipes to heat your water and send it into your home. When there is a problem with a connection or a pipe cracks or bursts, the result is a water heater leak. Luckily, this is usually a pretty simple fix.
Strange Noises
Noises coming from your water heater can have numerous causes. You may hear a noise from your water heater if the tank is too full of sediment that needs to be flushed out. However, it may also make a noise because the heating element is going bad, in which case you’ll need to call a water heater repair professional to replace your heating element.
In Case of Emergency
If your water heater stops working, you’ll miss out on all sorts of things, from showering and doing the dishes to simply washing your hands with warm water. That’s why you need to call the water heater repair professionals at Bailey Sewer and Water at (618) 452-8305 for repairs. We can diagnose your water heater problems and return hot water to your Collinsville, IL, home in no time at all.
