How Do You Know When Your Water Heater Needs Repair?

There are several signs of your Atlanta water heater needing a professional repair , including having no hot water when turning on a faucet. This problem is frequently caused by a lack of power such as no electricity or natural gas but may indicate that the water heater has serious issues such as a rusting tank or broken thermostat. Our customers can check a water heater to determine if the pilot light has gone out but should use caution to avoid an electrical shock or breathing dangerous gas fumes.

If your water heater is old, then its tank or intake pipes may rust, leading to drips on the floor or walls. When temperatures drop, it is possible for the intake pipes to burst after moisture freezes. Occasionally, a valve is loose or defective and is easy to replace with a new device, but in most cases, a leaking water heater requires a total replacement with a new model. Our plumbers can determine why a water heater is leaking and perform a repair of a component or install a new appliance.

When our customers notice a reduction of hot water from a water heater while performing household cleaning tasks or bathing, it indicates that there is a problem with the appliance. Our customers may need to adjust a thermostat to a higher temperature or have the device replaced. In many cases, a water heater’s holding tank is filled with layers of sediment, reducing the amount of hot water. One of our plumbers can drain the water heater’s tank to remove the sediments to increase the amount of hot water in the tank.

An Atlanta water heater that is making loud noises requires a repair such as adjusting the intake valves or removing the sediment from the holding tank. If a water heater is located in an area of a building that is cold in the winter, then making sure that warm air circulates around the appliance can prevent frozen intake pipes that may make popping noises before breaking.

For high-quality water heater repair or other Atlanta plumbing services, call Plumb Works Inc at 404-524-1825.