A lot of homeowners take their water heater for granted. They expect that when they turn on the hot water spigot that hot water will come out. When it doesn’t, they are not only shocked but may panic. Chances are that these homeowners missed or ignored the signs that their water heater was about to fail. Here are some signs that its time to replace your water heater. 

The Sound of Rushing Water
Some people who have a water heater in their crawl space and hear the sound of rushing water from the area might not understand what is going on. What is happening is that the heater has ruptured and is pouring water onto the dirt floor of the crawlspace. They don’t notice because the water is not flooding their house. They may even notice that the plants around that part of the house are unusually lush. 

A Sky High Energy Bill
A water heater that has ruptured and is continuously pouring water while trying to heat it at the same time is eating up energy. This is reflected in the monthly bill. Not only this, if the water heater is attached to the pump of a private well, the pump is going to burn out. This means the homeowner will not only need to buy a new water heater, but a new well pump.

The Water Service is Sporadic
When the water heater is stressed there may be interruptions in the water service altogether. This happens if the homeowner has a private well whose pump is also stressed. Turning the pump on and off at the circuit box may restore the water service, until it doesn’t.

Strange Sounds
Besides the sound of rushing water, the homeowner might hear cracks, grumblings or rumblings from the water heater. This is because the heating element is being attacked by mineral deposits. Eventually, minerals build up at the bottom of the heater, and start making strange noises.

Dirty Water
The homeowner may notice that the water is discoloured, and hot water may have a bad taste. Sometimes it is rusty because of the rust that's accumulated in the tank. If the water is filtered, what looks like sand or grit might be left in the filter paper.

When its time to replace your water heater try out a Tankless Water Heater. Maple Air offers a variety of Tankless Water Heater options that are best suited for your home. When you decide to replace your old water heater, contact Maple Air and our specialists will help find the best Tankless Water Heater for you.