Signs Your Water Heater Needs Maintenance

 

The water heater is a very important and vital piece of equipment in anyone’s home. A faulty water heater can cause you a myriad of different problems. For example, if your water heater is not functioning properly, then simple tasks such as taking a shower and washing your dishes become that much more difficult. There is almost nothing worse, especially in the colder months, then taking a shower or bath with cold water. This is why it is important to know the signs and symptoms that your water heater needs maintenance.

A faulty water heater can display many different signs that it is in need of maintenance. One of the more obvious signs is if the water heater is making a strange noise. This is typically a sign that there is a build up of sediment in the water heater tank. This is a fairly simple problem that many plumbing professionals can fix. Another sign to look for to see if your water heater needs maintenance are leaking pipes. Leaking pipes in your water heater is a clear sign that they may need maintenance. This problem is usually caused by metal pipes attached to the water heater that have corroded over time. If you notice leaking pipes in your water heater, then you should contact a plumbing professional immediately. If not, then you are asking for more problems that just a faulty water heater, you are asking for water damage as well.

Lastly, and one of the more common signs that there is something wrong with your water heater unit is the lack of hot water. This problem could be caused for a number of different reasons. One of the more common causes is a problem with the heating element. If they heating element is on the fritz, then their will most likely not by any warm water.

Is the water heater in your Little Rock home in need of repairs? Call Arrow Plumbing at (501) 753-3838 and schedule a service call today!