Introduction
Owning a hot water tank comes with challenges just like anything else. When it comes to durability and machines, things eventually break down. It is important to be able to spot where the breakdown is happening and why. Most people allow their water tank problems to go on so long that they are no longer repairable. If you see the first signs of problems you need to be proactive about it then. There is plenty of knowledge out there about the problems, why they happen, and how to fix them. Below is a list of the 5 most common hot water heater problems that every household will eventually face.
Problem #1 – Water With A Bad Odor
Having a water heater that spits out bad smelling water is one of the worst problems that you can have with a hot water heater. This usually means only one thing and that is that your hot water heater is infected by a strain of bacteria. Bacteria emit toxins that give off an incredibly foul smell. This problem requires immediate attention because it can be life-threatening to be exposed to certain microorganisms.
Problem #2 – Lack of Hot Water
This is a very common problem with a very simple fix. If you have a gas water heater and you are not receiving any hot water, then your pilot light is probably out. All you have to do to fix it is simply turn the pilot light back on. If you have an electric water heater then something was likely unplugged. If unplugged all you have to do is plug it back in.
Problem #3 – Moderate Reduction of Hot Water
If you are receiving a reduction in hot water then that means that your tank’s heating elements are seeing a reduction in function. To temporarily fix this while searching for a new tank is to simply turn the temperature gauge up.
Problem #4 – Tank Leaking Water
Having leaks in your water tank is the worst thing of all and it means that you have to buy a replacement. The next tank you get should have the necessary features to adapt to how your home is set up so that it can last a long time.
