Water Heaters

If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, your water heater may need to be serviced or replaced:

• The water coming from your hot water tap is discolored or contains debris. This is usually due to the breakdown of a component known as the anode, which serves to prevent corrosion on the inside of your water heater tank. 

• Your hot water has a strange odor. If your water takes on a metallic or sulfuric scent, contact Salty Dog Plumbing right away. The odor may come from iron leaching into the water or from bacterial interactions occurring inside the tank. 

• Your tank is leaking. If you notice water on the floor beside your water heater, this is a surefire sign that the tank is leaking. Some leaks can be repaired, but if the leaks originate from the seams, the water heater should be replaced. 

• It makes strange sounds while heating. Your water heater will make several different normal sounds as the water inside the tank warms up. Loud pops or crackles are almost always symptoms of sediment buildup, which should be addressed right away.

• There’s not enough hot water. When your hot water seems to run out much more quickly than it should, it means that your water heater could be in the early stages of failure. In some cases, a thorough cleaning can resolve this problem. 

• The water isn’t hot enough despite thermostat settings. If your water is more lukewarm than hot despite adjusting the temperature settings on the water heater, it’s time to call a licensed plumber. Numerous issues could be to blame, so a plumber will need to diagnose them.

• The water doesn’t get hot at all. Finally, if your water doesn’t heat up at all no matter how high you set the temperature, you may be dealing with a tripped circuit breaker, a faulty heating element, or even a broken thermostat.