Louisville Water Heater Repair

Leaks are by far the most common complaints with tankless and storage water heaters. Leakage from the hot water heater can be caused by a variety of issues, including:

• Temperature and pressure relief valve is not working properly, and it has to be repaired or replaced.
  
  
• If water pressure is too high, pressure sends hot water to leak out of the pressure relief valve. This problem may necessitate draining water and flushing out the water heater, which will remove sediment and water minerals that have accumulated and formed mineral deposits, The replacement of the dip tube, the cleaning out or replacement of supply pipes may be solutions, depending on the cause of the issue.
  
  
• Mineral deposits create overheating of the heating element, which produces fractures and involves flushing the unit or replacing the heating element. The installation of a new water heater may be necessary if damage from mineral deposits has caused cracks to the glass liners inside the tank or to the outer shell of the hot water tank.
  
  
• If plumbing connections are not secure, leaks can occur near or around the water heater. Tightening the supply and outgoing connections on hot water pipes because they are loose.

It’s important to follow a maintenance schedule to preserve the quality of your water heater tank. A tank that is neglected can from catastrophic leaks due to corrosion from water minerals. The component called an anode rod in water heater tanks causes the naturally occurring minerals in the water to chemically interact with the metal of the anode rod and erode it away instead of the tank itself.

The anode rod will eventually deteriorate. When this happens, you may begin to see rust or other impurities in your drinking water or showers. A new one must be installed to continue protecting water heater tanks. It’s recommended to replace your tank’s anode rod every 5 years to preserve the longevity of your tank. It may be necessary to do so sooner in homes with very hard water.

Another typical problem is cold water or lukewarm water from the hot water faucet.

• A defective thermostat that fails to detect the actual temperature setting or the heat setting for the high-temperature limit could activate the high-temperature cutoff switch too soon. Repair could involve component repair or replacement.
  
  
• Defective heating elements that don’t produce enough heat may need a new gas heating element or electric element to be installed, or the water heater may need to be replaced.
  
  
• The water heater or pipes may not be well-insulated, causing heat loss. Often, higher heat retention when water moves to hot water faucets can be achieved by adding insulation to hot water supply pipes or water heater tanks.
  
  
• A malfunctioning pilot light or an extinguished pilot flame behind the access panel won’t allow heat to be created. You may need pilot light replacement.
  
  
• A power outage caused by a defective circuit breaker prevents the unit from heating water. This may involve circuit breaker replacement to fix.

Don’t worry if you’re not a water heater specialist; we’re here to help! Your Jarboe’s plumber will be able to execute any water heater repairs you need to restore energy-efficient hot water. Call our staff as soon as you notice unexpected cold water, water leaks, or other water heater issues in your Louisville area home to arrange water heater repair services.