Troubleshooting Water Heater Problems
Most of the time the cause of water heater problems is revealed with little or no troubleshooting. For instance, if your heater is not heating the water, there is a leak around the heater or it makes a strange gurgling or popping sound when opened, its evident that there is something wrong with your water heater. Gas utility companies will normally makes a free house call if the problem has to do with supply of gas to the tank or the gas water heater’s burner, but you are on your own when it comes to other problems with the water heater. So you should do yourself a favor and learn as much about solving basic water heater problems as you can. For those intricate and technical problems you should definitely call a qualified water heater person to assist you.
One of the most common problems with water heaters is that it doesn’t heat water. In other cases, it either heats the water up too much or doesn’t heat it hot enough. The first and most obvious solution in this case would be to adjust the temperature dial. If this fails to solve the problem, then you should try a few more potential solutions. Usually the culprit when it comes to not enough hot water, is a undersized or small water heater. If you enjoy soaking in the tub and taking long showers you may need to invest in a larger water heater. If you notice that the water is too hot, you should attempt to adjust the temperature dial. Wait a few hours and see if there is a change in the water temperature. If hot water starts shooting out of the faucet,or you can hear the water boiling inside the heater, it could mean that the heater is not switching off at its required or set temperature.
There are many ways in which you can keep an eye on your water heater. You may attempt to adjust the temperature dial and do certain things to fix the problem with your water heater, provided that it is safe to do. Follow us for more useful information on how to save money.
