How to Know When You Need Water Heater Replacement

The easiest test for water heater replacement is age. Water heaters are designed to last 8 years, gas heaters will last 8 years maximum, while electric heaters should last 10 years at the most. Tankless water heaters and solar water heaters will have slightly different life spans (especially as these models are being updated more frequently by manufacturers). If your water heater is older than the model's lifespan, you should be looking to replace it soon or expect it to fail in the near future. Contact our Orlando water heater installation technicians if you think your water heater may need replacing.

The clearest signs that you need water heater installation:

• Banging and clanking noises - If your tank has snapping or popping then you just need it cleaned, but banging, clanking, grinding or rumbling sounds indicate something more serious issues and you should contact our Orlando water heater replacement experts.
• The water doesn't get as hot anymore - When your heating element is dying out, it can be cost prohibitive to replace as the unit is aging. Water heater replacement is always a good choice a very expensive repair on an older unit.
• The drain pan or tank has a perpetual puddle - If your leak is localized to a water line, then we can replace the line. But if the leak is in your tank or drain pan then it might be time for replacement.
• The tank is corroded or rusting on the outside - Usually water heaters have a sacrificial anode rod that attracts ionizing elements, but if the corrosion has spread to your tank, the outer part, or the inlet and outlet tubes then consult our Orlando water heater replacement specialists.
• You keep running out of hot water - If you run out of hot water again and again, then your tank simply isn't big enough for your level of hot water consumption. You should either consider upgrading the size of your tank or consider going tankless because tankless water heaters don't run out of hot water.

Our Orlando water heater replacement experts are available to you 24/7. If it's been more than a year since you last had your water heater serviced call (407) 890-0116 to schedule an inspection today!