When should you Replace your Water Heater?

When should you Replace your Water Heater?
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Eventually, many household appliances and fixtures will wear down and need repairs or a well-deserved replacement. Even the best tankless hot water heater can suffer from damage due to repeated use or age. Once it reaches its limit, you might need to contact a professional for maintenance or browse the market for a new unit.

But what are the signs your water heater is not functioning efficiently anymore? From the most obvious to the subtle indicators, we compiled a comprehensive list of symptoms of a failing hot water heater.

Rusty, Discolored Water

The cleanliness of our water supply is paramount to ensuring we do not get sick with water-borne illnesses. Discolored water is a glaring sign of something wrong with your water heater, such as rust on its metal components. If the sacrificial anode rod is exhausted, the metal will eventually corrode from the water, resulting in rust.

Taking a shower in rusty, foul-smelling water is not good for your health, so you might want a maintenance specialist to replace your anode rod. But if the whole unit is completely corroded, purchasing a new water heater is the cost-efficient solution.

Frequent Repairs

Performing repairs on your water heater once a year is fine, but if you call the repairman too frequently for various damage concerns, it is perhaps time to have your old water heater replaced. Not only are you wasting money trying to extend the life of your failing heater, but you are also risking keeping a unit that may be prone to dangers such as damaged electrical wiring. 

The initial cost of purchasing a brand new unit may be costly, but at least you do not have to break your wallet performing repairs repeatedly. 

Inconsistent Water Temperatures

The reason why many of us choose to have a water heater is so that we can enjoy a nice warm shower every morning. But while you are taking a bath, you might suddenly experience blistering cold or boiling hot, then normal warm water coming out of your shower. Though normally caused by flushing the toilet or using the sink along with the shower, fluctuating temperatures or cold water sandwiches are common phenomena for old tankless water heaters. 

Sudden changes in water temperature can make your shower experience uncomfortable, so consider getting a replacement.

There are many more ways to tell if your existing water heater needs to retire. Some may be harder to identify than others, so it is best to check them occasionally. To learn more about the symptoms of a failing water heater, check out this blog by Rheem Philippines.

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