Ever tried to go through an entire week without using any hot water at all? If you have, you likely know that it isn’t the most pleasant experience. What’s more, we can bet that you attempted this feat due to increasingly expensive bills that pop up when you do use your hot water.
Rather than trying to go without any warm water, especially as the cooler seasons are fast approaching, you may want to reach out for a water heater replacement. Those high bills may be a sign that your current system is on its last leg.
Signs You Need a New Water Heater
You want to catch onto the fact that you need a water heater replacement before your system fails completely. To do that, you need to know what the signs are that your system is on its way out. Here are the warning indicators to watch out for.
- Fluctuating water temperatures: When you need hot water and turn on a faucet or the shower, do you notice that there are fluctuations in the temperature of the water? Maybe it goes from hot to lukewarm to cold and back. If your hot water doesn’t stay hot for more than a minute, it means your system is struggling.
- Lukewarm water: Let’s say you turn on your hot water tap and the water temp doesn’t change but instead doesn’t get hot at all. If the water just reaches a lukewarm range of warmth, it is a sign that your water heater can’t heat water the way it is meant to.
- Low water pressure: Your water pressure can be yet another sign that something is wrong with your water heater. Low water pressure may mean that there is limescale building up in your pipes or a leak somewhere in your system.
- A leaking water tank: When you go to check on your water heater, do you see standing water around it? If the tank of your water heater is leaking, it means that you need to replace the whole water heater.
What Your Water Heating Options Are
If you notice that your water heater is sending out signs that it needs to retire, you will want to reach out to a Lake Havasu City plumber from Air Control Home Services for help. We can remove your old failing water heater and replaced it with your choice of the system options:
- Tank Water Heater: Tank water heaters are used throughout the United States and beyond. These systems use a multi-gallon tank that holds water at a certain temperature, ready to be used.
- Tankless Water Heater: Having hot water doesn’t mean you have to have a tank system. Tankless water heaters are able to heat water when it is requested. These systems are great for anyone looking to save water and energy.
When you need a water heater replacement, you should always make sure that a professional is the one to do the job. When you need professional services, reach out to Air Control Home Services to make sure it is done right.
