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Check for a broken dip tube, wrong setting on a thermostat, a defective thermostat, burned out heating elements (electric), or a heavy buildup of sediment.\u00a0 See our blog, \u201cWhy is My Hot Water Not Working?<\/a>” to learn what you can do about this issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The dip tube is a long slender tube that fits down into the\nwater heater inlet, and usually has a small hole about 6 inches from the top.\nThe dip tube directs the incoming cold liquid down to the bottom of the tank.\nIf the dip tube is broken, the incoming cold liquid can mix with the outgoing\nhot liquid and cause it to seem as though you are running out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the most common indications of sediment accumulation\nin water heaters is noise. Steam bubbles form under the sediment when the\nburners come on, and as the bubbles escape from under the sediment, noises like\npopping and crackling are produced. Sizzling noises can be caused by\ncondensation dripping onto the hot burner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When water is heated it expands. If the inlet is not blocked\nby a check valve, pressure reducing valve, or other device, the increase in\nvolume simply travels back into the source. If the inlet is blocked, this\nincrease in volume will cause an increase in pressure, sometimes to dangerous\nlevels. The temperature and pressure valve (T&P valve) relieves pressure by\ndischarging some liquid. A thermal expansion tank can be installed in the line\nthat will absorb the increase in volume, preventing the relief valve from\ndischarging unnecessarily. <\/p>\n\n\n\n T&P valves are strictly an emergency measure and should\nbe replaced every 2 years. At 180 degrees, the temperature that the T&P\nvalve opens, damage can occur to your system and you may have voided the\nwarranty on your water heater. The improper installation of backflow preventers\ncan block the thermal expansion leading to operation of the T&P Valve. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When water is traveling in the pipes it has kinetic energy\n(energy of motion). When a valve shuts\noff suddenly a shock wave results. Hammer most often occurs when a valve shuts\noff suddenly. Commercial arrestors are available to combat this problem. They\nconsist of a small air bladder within a cylinder plumbed to the piping system\nnear the valve causing the problem. Some hardware stores carry them. Sometimes if the piping is sagging then\nsupporting the pipe solves the problem. See our blog, \u201cHow\nto Solve a Water Hammer Problem<\/a>\u201d to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Water contains dissolved oxygen and other gases. When it’s\nheated it has less ability to hold these gases and when the pressure is lowered\nas the liquid comes out of the tap these gasses can form tiny bubbles giving\nthe liquid a milky appearance. Letting it stand for a few minutes will allow\nthese bubbles to rise out of the liquid and it resumes its clear appearance. See\nour blog, \u201cWhy\nis My Faucet Water Cloudy Then Clear?<\/a>\u201d to learn more about this topic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Call Weilhammer Plumbing Co. Inc. at 317-714-0759<\/strong> to speak with a friendly and knowledgeable technician about water heaters<\/a>, today. We are happy to answer any questions you have about water heater service, installation, maintenance, hot water problems, and more, anytime. We even offer 24 hour emergency services for water leaks, floods, and more. Call 317-714-0759 for professional water heater repair services in Indianapolis you can trust!<\/p>\n\n\n\n The actual process of heating water inside your water heater causes calcium carbonate to precipitate out of the water, and eventually settle at the bottom of the tank. The degree and rate of sediment accumulation depends upon what make and … Continue reading Broken Dip Tube<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Noisy Tank<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Thermal Expansion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Water Hammer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Milky Colored Water<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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