Kingston Plumbers Tell You If Your Hot Water Tank Needs To Be Replaced?
Your hot water tank has a limited lifespan. Eventually, you’ll need to replace it. If you continue using a tank that’s too old or damaged, you’ll have to tolerate rusty water, inefficient heating, and expensive energy bills. One of the best ways to avoid this is to replace the hot water tank the moment you spot signs that it’s failing. At John The Plumber Kingston, we recommend that you keep the following points in mind.
Age of the Tank
Consider the age of your hot water tank. If your tank is more than 10 years old, you need to keep an eye on it. Most hot water tanks will function well for 10 years but after that, they start developing problems. You should check the tank every now and then to ensure that they continue to work well. You should replace the tank if you spot any problems.
Test the Water
The first sign of an inefficient water tank is cold water in the pipes. If you turn the water on and find that the water is cold, you need to check if the heater is working well. If the heater has no problems, it’s the tank that’s not functioning properly.
Supply Duration
Consider just how long the supply of hot water lasts. For example, if your hot water lasted easily through long showers before, but can’t keep up now, you might be losing water. This means that it’s time to replace the tank.
Check the Ground By the Tank
If the ground around the water tank is soggy or has puddles, it’s a sure sign of a damaged and old hot water tank. You need to replace it immediately or you’ll just keep losing hot water and spending more on your energy bills. Whether it’s a small or big leak, you need to replace the tank to address the problem. Some people are under the impression that they can just seal the area where the leak has developed. However, hot water tanks are insulated to maintain water temperature. Just patching the hole wouldn’t help.
If you want to know more about hot water tank replacement or our services, don’t hesitate to contact us at John The Plumber. Along with expert advice, you’ll also get the best plumbing warranty of 2 years! Just fill in this contact us form or give us a call at 343-477-1970.
308 Wellington Street Unit 4
Kingston, Ont
K7K 7A8
343-477-1970
