Water heaters are one of the most important appliances in your house. Most homeowners do not realize how much they use their water heater until something goes wrong with it and they are out of hot water. Most of us take our water heaters for granted and for the most part, we do not pay attention to it. However, you should give your water heater some attention and maintenance. There are sounds and signals that you can look out for if there are potential problems on the rise. In the following article by Water Heater Repair Guide, they discuss some things to look out for:
Caused by rust and sediment - flush and clean tank.
Water has Bad Odor
Bacteria build up in tank.
Clean tank with chlorine bleach or hydrogen peroxide.
Check/replace anode rod.
Low Hot Water Pressure
Water shut at water heater not completely open.
Faucet stem or aerator clogged with sediment.
Faucet supply line clogged.
Faucet water shut off clogged.
Water heater dip tube clogged.
Water line leaving water heater clogged with sediment.
Shut off valve at water heater malfunction.
Follow the link below for detail help with each step.
Water Heater Leaking
Water heaters have several ports or opening in the tank, such as the drain valve, pressure relief valve, gas control valve or electric heating elements. Check all ports for water leaks. Also check the plumbing above the water heater.
If after all the checks you can't find a leak and you have lots of water on the floor the water heater tank is most likely leaking. Water heater tanks can't be repaired.
This article does an excellent job at letting you the reasons behind the problem. It is good to be aware of the possible issues that are happening by keeping an ear on the different sounds that your water heater makes. Be sure to do a visual inspection and make sure that it is not leaking. By doing an auditory and visual inspection, you will save yourself from having to deal with a bigger problem in the future if something is indeed going wrong. Below is a video that also discusses how to troubleshoot your water heater.
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