Is Your Shower too Cold?

Put an End to Cold Showers with Water Heater Repair

A cold shower can feel amazing after a day of working in your garden or playing in the hot sun with your kids. When the temperature drops and your water is ice cold, you might not like it quite as much. Your water heater is one of the most important appliances in your home, but if you’re like most people, you probably don’t think about it much until you feel that cold water for yourself. There are a few clear signs of issues with your water heater that you can look out for before calling a professional for assistance.

Bumps in the Night

You can convince your children that those bumps in the night are nothing to fear, but you might have some fears of your own when those noises come from your water heater. Older water heaters often make loud and creaking noises towards the end of their lives. Most designs only last for 10 to 20 years, and if your model came with your home, you may not know how long it will last. Make sure that you keep an ear out for any unusual noises coming from the water heater.

Rusty Water

When you first see faint signs of brown and red water coming from your faucet, you might blame it on your plumbing. Many homeowners think that rusty water indicates flaking on older pipes and rust coming from other sources. This can actually signify that your water heater has rusty components inside. As the appliance heats and moves the water through your pipes, the rust leaves those components and enters the water stream. Depending on the severity of the problem, you may also notice that the water looks dirty or has sediment floating in it.

Sudden and Unexpected Leaks

A leak in your roof indicates a hole that lets water pass through. A leak in your water heater indicates that your water heater is nearing the end of its life. Any signs of water found around the base of the unit signifies that the water heater can no longer hold enough water and that it is in the early stages of failure. If you live in the Denver area and think that you water heater is on its last legs, contact Sunshine Plumbing Heating & Air. This Denver based company can come right to your home, identify the problem and decide if you need to repair or replace your water heater.