Is Your Water Heater Doing Its Best?
Some signs that may be telling you its time for an upgrade
You are probably well aware of how uncomfortable certain things could get around your New York or New Jersey area home without hot water, especially when it’s the dead of winter. Showering, doing dishes and washing your hands has the potential to become unpleasant, to say the least. Therefore, caring for your home’s water heater and knowing when it may no longer be working as well as it should is extremely important, if not critical.
What happens to a water heater over time
Water heaters do tend to last a pretty long time. A standard storage tank water heater typically has a shelf life of about 10 years. However, they do not last forever and as the years pass there is always the chance of them not working as well as they once did.
If you notice any of the below occurring with your water heater you may be dealing with a piece of equipment that is no longer operating quite right:
- Unusual noises such as banging on rumbling
- Wet puddles under or around your water heater
- Utility bills that are higher than they previously were when you haven’t made a change in the amount of water or energy you are using around your home
- Rusty water
- A noticeable funky odor or color coming from your heater
- Water that doesn’t get as hot as you would like
- Water that doesn’t stay hot for long enough
- Not enough hot water to go around your home
- A tank that has sediment buildup inside
- Stains or leaks coming from your tank
- A sweaty water heater tank
- Buckling or bubbling on the surface of the tank
- Growing mold or mildew on or near your tank
Nobody wants to get to the point of his or her water heater completely not working so if you notice any of the above happening within your home you should look into a water heater replacement. At the very least you should contact a professional service such as Rucci Oil and schedule a time for them to come take a look.
Upgrading your home’s water heater
If it is time for you to upgrade your home’s water heater you’ll find that you have your options.
A conventional water heater stores hot water in a tank until it is needed. These models typically cost less up front, but they make your monthly bills higher since they are not all that efficient.
Tankless water heaters are considered more efficient than your conventional storage tank water heaters since they only heat water on an as needed basis. They also have a long shelf life and are fairly small and compact, which is nice if your home is short on storage space.
Indirect water heaters utilize your home heating system to warm your home’s water. While they are also efficient, they do need to be integrated with your home heating system, which makes installation fairly pricey.
Water heater services from Rucci Oil
Whether you need to install a new water heater in your home or you are looking for some servicing or a repair Rucci Oil can help. We serve Staten Island, Brooklyn and parts of New Jersey.
Contact us today and let us know how we can help with your water heater needs.