Water heater damage & faults
Water heater damage & faults to your hot water unit can be a tricky disaster, not only because it is quite difficult for a trained technician to repair, but also because most people hardly pay attention to their water heaters until theres significant damage done.
Here in Sydney, weather and age are the biggest culprits and can take their toll on most water heaters.
While you can avoid big problems by regularly scheduling maintenance, the fact of the matter is that sooner or later your water heater will need some sort of repairs.
Being able to spot the signs of hot water unit damage is a valuable skill that could save you a lot of money. The sooner a problem is spotted, the quicker a plumber can be to fix it.
Listed below are only a few of the most common signs of hot water heater damage:
- Lack of hot water. The most common and obvious sign of a bigger problem. If it takes a long time for the hot water to arrive at your faucet, if your hot water runs out quickly, or if your hot water is never really hot, it is time to have a look at your water heater.
- Discoloured water. This should be an obvious a sign that something is not right. If flakes of rust and other discolouration are present in your tap water when you turn it on, this is a sign that there might be some corrosion or rust anywhere in your hot water system.
- Odd noises. To be frank, any strange noise from your water heater should be something to worry about. Gurgling generally occurs when water passes through a build-up on the bottom of your tank.
- Leaking can take place anywhere in the system. It too is a serious problem and most likely will mean that the heater itself will need to be replaced. If you’ve spotted a sign of water heater damage, call us to help!
