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Now that winter has arrived, your water heater is going to work overtime to service your home on even the coldest nights. With increased usage, it’s common for this appliance to struggle this time of year. Below are a few warning signs your unit is ripe for a breakdown and should be replaced promptly. 

How to Know When It’s Time to Replace Your Water Heater

1. Age

Water HeaterAs a general rule of thumb, water heaters should be replaced every 10 years to ensure efficiency and to reduce the odds of an inconvenient and costly breakdown. Plan on investing in a new unit every decade as a form of preventative maintenance in your home. 

2. Leaks

During a routine inspection of your water heater, do you notice standing water surrounding the appliance? If so, you likely have a crack or leak in the tank. Schedule an appointment with a water heater replacement team to determine whether the equipment is salvageable. In most cases, you’ll need to buy a new one. 

3. Rumbling Noises

Over time, sediment will start to build up and harden inside the tank. With hard particles in the tank, you’ll begin hearing rumbling noises when water heats up. Since sediment leads to inefficiency and damage to the interior of the unit, start budgeting for a replacement when you hear these loud noises. 

4. Rusty, Lukewarm Water

When you turn the hot water spout on, clear, warm water should flow in a short amount of time. If you’re always running out of hot water and you notice rusty particles, you’ll need a new water heater, as the machine is slowing down and possibly rusting away from the inside. 

 

If you call the Greater Loveland, OH, area home and need a new water heater, the experts at Rick Ogden Heating & Air Conditioning can help. They’ve been a go-to source for preventative maintenance and installation services since 1982. Visit their website to learn more about their offerings or call (513) 683-3714 for more details. 

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