A malfunctioning water heater can disrupt your daily routine quickly. Common problems include no hot water, inconsistent temperatures, strange noises from the tank, leaking, and pilot light issues on gas models.
Call Durham HVAC Connect and we'll connect you with an HVAC professional serving Durham Region who can diagnose and fix the problem.
What looks like a water heater failure is sometimes a simpler issue — a sediment-heavy tank that rumbles as water boils under the scale, a failing thermocouple on a gas unit, an element burnt out on an electric model, or a pressure-relief valve leaking. The technician will check the tank, elements or burner assembly, thermostats, the temperature and pressure relief valve, and for gas units, the venting and combustion. A few telltale clues matter: how old the tank is, whether the water is rusty or smells odd, and whether the leak is at the tank itself or at a fitting.
Common water heater problems
No hot water or insufficient hot water supply Water takes too long to heat up Strange rumbling or popping noises from the tank Visible leaks around the base of the unit Discoloured or foul-smelling hot water Fluctuating water temperature A pressure relief valve that drips or releases water
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