While it can be pretty terrible to lose your heat quite suddenly in the middle of winter, a year-round concern for homeowners should be their home’s hot water heater.

Merrimack Homeowner Missed The Signs

A customer in Merrimack, NH recently called us in a panic. His family had awoken to abruptly find that the home’s hot water heater was no longer working. A visual inspection of the system revealed the ultimate red flag for a hot water heater, a small pool of water around the unit. Because the hot water heater was located in the basement, an area of the home where the family rarely frequented, this had gone unnoticed for some time.

The average hot water heater will need to be replaced every ten years. However, there are some ominous signs to look for that can signal you should be proactive about this replacement. As our customer soon learned, any leaks or puddles of water around the unit are a sign of impending failure and should be addressed immediately.

Doing a monthly visual inspection of the unit can help to head this off. At the same time you should also be on the lookout for any rumbling or unusual noise coming from the unit. This would indicate that it is having to work harder to heat the water.

One of the most obvious, yet often overlooked, signs that your hot water heater is failing is a shortage in hot water. In hindsight, this Merrimack homeowner realized that his family members were having to wait in between showers, when previously there had been enough hot water for everyone. Joyce Cooling & Heating Inc. installed a new hot water heater for this family, and they are back to enjoying the freedom of hot water any time.

Call Joyce Cooling & Heating Inc. now (833) 222-4667 to discuss your hot water water needs and concerns.

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