Waiting to fix something can lead to a full break down of the unit! This is unnecessarily expensive and totally avoidable.
1. Discolored Water and Bad Taste
This is a danger sign. If your hot water is coming out brown, rust colored, or has an odd smell (sometimes like sulfur) or has a bad taste, you have a problem.
The discoloration results from sediment and rust building up in the unit's tank. You'll need to flush the entire tank and clean it. If you are not sure how to do this, hire a plumber.
If the water tastes or smells bad, you probably have a build up of bacteria in the tank. This is dangerous to your health and can make your family sick.
The tank needs to be bleached and cleaned. It's almost always best to have a professional do this. They can clean and sanitize the tank so that you are getting clean water for your showers, to wash your dishes, cook with and even to drink.
2. Low Hot Water Pressure
If you are getting poor pressure from your hot water, there are several issues going on. Your faucet stem can be clogged with sediment.
Your supply line is clogged or leaking.
The faucet can be clogged. The pipe carrying water from the tank to your home is often clogged with sediment.
Because this is a complex problem that can have many causes, it is best to leave it to a professional.
3. Not Enough or No Hot Water
This isn't a dangerous problem but it is definitely an inconvenient one.
If it is very cold out or the cold water running to your home drops very low in temperature, this can slow down the rate at which your water heater produces hot water.
Your tank might not be big enough for your home. A 30 or 40 gallon tank doesn't actually hold and process 30 - 40 gallons; the number is usually much lower. So, if you are using your hot water, it can go quickly and needs time to recover.
Again, clogs and build ups of sediment can cause this problem. Have a plumber inspect the heater.
By Steve Morris
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