Posted on: 15 July 2019
Loud, clanging noises or pops from your water heater can be alarming. There are a couple of different things that can lead to this problem. Whatever the cause, you need to address it promptly, or you could end up with a failed heater and a cold shower. The following will help you understand the potential causes as well as what you need to do to solve the problem.
Loud pops
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Posted on: 15 July 2019
Do you have a home that you use as a rental? If you do, then you may want to get the plumbing redone in the house, even if there aren't any major things wrong with the plumbing that you can see right now. Plumbing issues can become expensive in many ways, from damaging the pipes and causing the repairs to add up to actually destroying the walls and other parts of the house.
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Posted on: 15 July 2019
The heating system in your home should receive regular maintenance checks at least twice a year. It's a good idea to do it at the beginning and end of the winter season. When you fail to do this, your system may malfunction and require serious repairs.
Unfortunately, there are several things that can break on the heating system even with regular checks. This guide goes over some of those issues and how to troubleshoot them.
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Posted on: 12 July 2019
If you've noticed a foul smell coming from your faucets whenever you run hot water, the culprit can be your water heater. There are several reasons this smell can start to occur, but the good news is that very few reasons require something expensive like replacing your tank, though you may need a plumber's help. Here are three ways to try to fix the problem.
Replace the Anode Rod
The inside of your water heater is typically coated with a material like porcelain to help prevent rusting, but over time, the metal beneath the protective coating can get exposed.
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