Once your water heater stops producing the goods, what else is it good for? A rolling snow sled? Storage bin? Giant planter? Nah, when it’s done, it’s done. And there’s no bringing it back.
All of which begs the question: how close is your water heater to failing? And is there anything you can do to prolong its effectiveness? Here are a few key facts to consider:
- Storage tank water heaters, gas or electric, have an estimated lifespan of 10-12 years.
- You’ll get maximum performance from yours with annual preventive maintenance – a specialty of the house at Norhio Plumbing.
- If you have hard water, a water treatment system also will help extend the life of your unit.
Short of reaching the tender old age of 10 or so, you should think seriously about replacing your system when any of the following symptoms become self-evident:
- Water pools up around the base of the tank. That’s a sign of internal corrosion, and that can’t be fixed.
- Hot water smells funny.
- Hot water looks rusty or brown.
- Storage tank makes popping or banging noises.
- Not enough hot water for your family’s growing needs.
Some people choose to wait until a major appliance shuts down for good, and we get that. Or you could replace it when it’s clear the end is near and spare yourself a bunch of headaches in the process. Either way, Norhio Plumbing has you covered. Contact us today for any hot water service at all – maintenance, repair, or a replacement unit.
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