If you have been using your Water Heater since the times of Queen Victoria, and your water heater still warms water for you, it does not mean you completely overlook the thought of replacement since it is highly risky to use outdated appliances. So once you know your Water Heater has completed its lifespan or has already gone a few years more than the expected lifespan, think seriously about a replacement. Here are 3 ways that can help you decide your Water Heater is failing
- Rusted water
The system can give an indication of its failure by giving rust coloured water. When the Water Heater gets old, the inside of it starts to develop rust. This rust mixes with water and comes to the supply lines. So as you open the tap of hot water, you can see coloured water through it. Replace!- Noisy water heater
It is not about the sound of boiling, it is the sound of rumbling and banging which is a result of sediments that get hardened on the bottom of the Water Heater. These hardened sediments as they vibrate due to heat can also create holes and leaks in the unit. So as you hear any unusual voices, consider it among the signs of your Water Heater in trouble.- Pools of water around Water Heater
Here's the most easily observable and the most serious indication; pooling water around the unit. Leaks in the unit allow the water to drip and constant dripping creates pools around the unit. It could either be due to the leaks in the water heater unit itself or in the incoming/outgoing water lines. In both cases, it suggests the system has been installed long ago.Ways to make your Water Heater last longer
The lifetime of an appliance changes as per use as well as the regularity of maintenance given. Your Water Heater can last longer and it is in your hands how long you want it to come along with you. Here are a few ways to elongate the lifetime of a Water Heater;- The best suggestion we can make is that of maintenance. Keep your unit cleaned and maintained regularly. Also, call a professional plumber at least annually for a professional maintenance check.
- Do not postpone repairs. Doing so will only put your system at a greater risk
- Choose quality brands and quality installers. Also, make no compromise on the quality of pipes and additional installation material
- Look for the services that offer free of cost Water Heater inspection and take advantage of every single one of it
