Water Heaters Questions Answered

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  1. What do I do if I have no hot water?
    First, you should check the hot water heater breaker in your electrical panel and make sure it has not been tripped. If you have to reset the breaker, wait 30 to 40 minutes to see if you get hot water.
  2. I run out of hot water quickly. Is it my hot water heater?
    The problem could be a slab leak, thermostat, or element. Call a professional plumber to come and check out your hot water unit.Yes they are. All of the water lines in your home run under your cement slab. Corrosion and improper installation are the cause of many leaks. Our leak detector can find the water leak.
  3. I have rusty water coming out of my fixtures.
    This is a sign that the liner in your hot water heater tank is ruptured and the unit needs to be replaced. Call City Wide and we will send one of our service technicians out to your home to diagnose your problem and advise you of your options. Our water detection system can find these leaks.
  4. I have a bad smell and some air coming out my faucets when I turn them on.
    This is a sign your anode rod, which protects your water heater tank from corrosion, has gone bad. Call a professional plumber out to have it replaced and disinfect your hot water system.
  5. How often should I flush my hot water heater to prevent scale build up?
    If you have a soft water system, flush the heater every 6 months. Otherwise, the water heater needs to be flushed every three months.
  6. What is the average life of an electric hot water heater?
    7. Depending on your water quality the life span could be five to seven years. Gas water heaters have a longer life span of seven to ten years.
  7. I have a lot of corrosion on the pipes and valve at the top of my hot water heater.
    The pipes and valves should be replaced to prevent any type leak or failure that could cause a flood. Signs of rust on you tank could be a sign leading to a leak of your water tank.