With a single American using an average of 50 to 100 gallons of hot water daily, it’s not surprising that when the hot water runs out, it’s a bit inconvenient! While you can likely get by using cold water for dishes and laundry, our best guess is that you don’t want to take a cold shower.
Whether you notice you run out of hot water quickly or you never know if your hot water heater is going to come through when you need it, it is time to investigate!
Consider the following questions and, depending on the answer, pursue the correct plan of action, which may include replacing your water heater altogether. Green Group of Nashville, Murfreesboro, and Franklin is also here to help with our water heater repairs.
- Is your hot water inconsistent or in short supply?
- Are strange noises coming from your water heater?
- Does the water heater show signs of a leak?
- Are your water and energy bills consistently pricey?
Is your hot water inconsistent or in short supply?
If the answer is yes: Call a plumber.
There is nothing worse than showering comfortably and the water suddenly going cold. The only thing that can top this nightmare? Reoccuring unplanned, cold showers! Take it as a sign: Your hot water heater is in need of a new heating element, isn’t big enough for the size of your home, or has simply aged out!
To be certain about the problem at-hand, contact Green Group for water heater repairs in Nashville, Franklin, and Murfreesboro.
Are strange noises coming from your water heater?
If the answer is yes: Drain the tank, or call a plumber.
If you happen to hear a small, explosion-like sound coming from your water heater, try not to panic! The situation is likely not as dire as it seems. Banging or popping sounds might simply be a symptom of too much sediment accumulating in the bottom of your hot water heater’s tank; the sediment can react with the tank’s heating element, resulting in small explosions.
Thankfully, this water heater issue is a pretty simple fix! You will need to drain the tank to flush the sediment from its system. This requires several steps for traditional hot water heater tanks. If it seems to be more trouble than it’s worth to DIY, don’t hesitate to call Green Group.
Does the water heater show signs of a leak?
If the answer is yes: Depending on the source, contact a plumber.
Water heater leaks can be misleading. Rather than assuming a leak is worse than it actually is, first be thorough about inspecting your tank. It is not unusual for valves or inlet & outlet connections to work themselves loose; if this is the case, these connection points will just need a good tightening! Here is a guide to help you determine the source of the leak.
On the other hand, a leak that is springing from the tank itself is a much bigger problem. A leak that can be traced to the base of the water heater or a crack is bad news because the tank could mean irreparable damage or an aging tank. In these situations, contact Green Group about our water heater repairs and installations.
Are your water and energy bills consistently pricey?
If the answer is yes: Consider a new, tankless water heater.
Regardless of the season or time of year, no one likes paying pricey energy bills! However, if even in the milder months, such as fall and spring, you notice that your water and energy bills are consistently high, the unfortunate answer might lie with your hot water heater. Of course, another sure sign is if the heat of your water is less-than-desirable and increasingly in short supply. (See our answer to the first question in this blog.)
When it comes to improving efficiency and benefiting from hot water, have you heard about the perks of a tankless water heater? For starters, tankless water heaters don’t experience the same wear and tear as traditional water heaters, plus they last twice as long! Throw in the fact that a tankless water heater has a 24 to 34% higher efficiency than a traditional, and you’ve got every reason to consider making the
