Your home needs hot water year-round. Whether cold showers aren’t your style or you have dishes and laundry to wash, you rely on your water heater to keep your home running smoothly. If it breaks down, you’re sure to notice sooner rather than later, but it’s still important to know the specific signs that indicate when you need water heater repair.
Hire a professional for water heater repair if you notice signs such as the following:
- No Hot Water – If no hot water ever comes out of your faucets, something is clearly wrong with your water heater. You may also be alerted to a problem if you notice it takes much longer than usual for your water to heat up.
- Scalding Water – If you turn on the hot water and it’s extremely hot, there may be a malfunctioning thermostat that needs to be repaired.
- Rust-Colored or Smelly Water – If your hot water comes out looking brown, yellow, or red, the inside of the tank may be corroded, or there may be sediment on the heating element. Sediment buildup can also cause bacteria to grow in your water heater, which causes odors. Note that corrosion on the tank itself can’t be repaired safely; it will need replacement instead.
- Leaking Water – If water is leaking from the sides of your water heater, there may be a crack or hole that needs to be repaired. It’s important to determine the cause of the leak first before implementing a solution, though.
Do you need water heater repair in Norfolk, Virginia or the surrounding area? Reach out to us at Murillo Mechanical.