A long winter here in Boston can really take a toll on your water heater. Sometimes the cold weather is a lot for your system to battle against. You might notice that this time of year ushers in a water heater that start to perform under capacity. If you’re ready to fix the issues that you’re having, make sure that you call a professional and don’t just choose anyone—choose a member of our team! We have the best water heater services in Boston, MA. In fact, we’ve worked in the area since 1986 and have a great understanding of what our customers here want. We’ll make sure that everything gets done right the first time.
Signs That Your Water Heater Needs Some TLC
You probably don’t spend much time thinking about your water heater and it’s more than likely that it’s stored somewhere in your home where you don’t have to spend a lot of time thinking about it. These are a few ways that you can learn to recognize the signs of a water heater that needs professional care.
Odd Noise
You don’t really want to hear your water heater at all and if you do you really don’t want to be able to categorize the sounds you hear as “odd.” If the things you’re hearing do fall into this category, then it’s always best to contact a professional. Common odd water heater sounds include: popping, rumbling, or cracking. These sounds happen when sediment builds up at the bottom of your water heater tank and make the heating process difficult. Eventually, this will overwork your water heater and cause damage inside your tank so contact our team sooner than later.
A Lack of Hot Water
If you’re not getting any hot water in your home, or you’re just running out of hot water after a short amount of time, you’re having trouble with your water heater. Sometimes this is just a problem with the pilot light, but other times it’s a problem at the source of the water heater. The unit’s heating element is important and when things start to go south you’ll really notice.
Your Water Smells or Tastes Off
If your water starts to smell a little weird or taste a little funky, make sure you call a professional immediately. This is especially true if the odd smell or taste is metallic because this means that the inside of your tank water heater is probably flaking off.
Leaking
This is a super noticeable sign that something is off with your water heater. If you find water leaking around your unit, check the fittings and connections before calling us. It could just be a loose part, but if none of these things are the culprit, then your water heater tank has probably developed a crack. Don’t try to ignore these problems or treat them on your own. You want a professional to treat these problems the right way the first time.
If you’re looking for great water heater services in Boston, then make sure that you contact our team at Cooling Unlimited, Inc. today.
