{"id":2034,"date":"2021-10-14T13:27:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-14T17:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/?p=2034"},"modified":"2021-12-16T13:33:06","modified_gmt":"2021-12-16T18:33:06","slug":"is-it-time-for-me-to-buy-a-new-hot-water-heater","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/is-it-time-for-me-to-buy-a-new-hot-water-heater\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it Time for Me to Buy a New Hot Water Heater?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">We all rely on hot water for bathing, cooking, cleaning, and even relaxation. Without hot water on demand, we might as well be living back in the stone ages. Modern plumbing technology like hot water heaters and boilers give home and business owners the privilege of having constant and reliable hot water at all times. But how do you know when it is time to replace your hot water heater? The signs will tell you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Continue reading to learn how to detect the signs of a failing water heater and when you should replace yours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Hot-Water-Repair-Indianapolis-IN.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Hot-Water-Repair-Indianapolis-IN-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Hot Water Repair Indianapolis IN 317-784-1870\" class=\"wp-image-2035\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Hot-Water-Repair-Indianapolis-IN-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Hot-Water-Repair-Indianapolis-IN-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Hot-Water-Repair-Indianapolis-IN-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Hot-Water-Repair-Indianapolis-IN-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Hot-Water-Repair-Indianapolis-IN-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Hot-Water-Repair-Indianapolis-IN.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Hot Water Repair Indianapolis IN 317-784-1870<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:25px\"><strong>Top Signs of a Malfunctioning Hot Water Heater<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>There is some good news about detecting the signs of a malfunctioning hot water heater. For the most part, the signs are easy to see, as you will begin to experience a reduced quality of life as a result of not having on-demand hot water on a reliable basis. After all, no one wants to wake up in the morning to a cold shower, nor does anybody want to wash their whites on the cold water cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can trust that when your hot water heater is starting to break down or fail, it will let you know. Take observation of your water quality, water temperature patterns, and the condition of the tank itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Signs to Look for Include:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:17px\">\u25b7 Water is Too Cold<br>\u25b7 Water is Too Hot<br>\u25b7 Discolored or Cloudy Water<br>\u25b7 Smelly or Odorous Water<br>\u25b7 Bad Tasting Water<br>\u25b7 Leaking Pressure Relief Valve<br>\u25b7 Damaged Insulation Around the Tank<br>\u25b7 Puddles Around the Water Heater<br>\u25b7 Noisy Water Heater<br>\u25b7 Faulty Pilot Light<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of these issues simply require <a href=\"http:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/plumbing-services\/water-heaters.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hot water heater repair in Indianapolis<\/a>. However, with further diagnosis, some hot water heaters will require an entire replacement. Whether your hot water heater is showing signs of malfunction or not, if it is older than 8 years, it may be time for replacement. The industry general rule of thumb is to replace a gas water heater every 8 to 10 years. After 10 years or so, water efficiency and performance begin to decline rapidly. Electric water heaters typically last up to 15 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Get Emergency Assistance if You Smell Natural Gas Around Your Water Heater<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There other signs a water heater can give off that are considered emergency plumbing repairs. If you have a gas water heater and you smell natural gas coming from it or the tank, immediately contact an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\" data-type=\"post\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Indianapolis plumber<\/a> for emergency hot water heater repair service. This sign could be indicative of a gas leak, which is an extremely dangerous situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Do you require hot water heater inspection services or replacement?<\/strong> <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/contact.php\" target=\"_blank\">Contact Weilhammer Plumbing Company<\/a> at 317-784-1870 for professional <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/plumbing-services.php\" target=\"_blank\">plumbing services<\/a> for <a href=\"http:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/plumbing-services\/water-heaters.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">water heaters in Indianapolis, Indiana<\/a>. Not only do we have more than 30 years of experience repairing and servicing water heaters, but we also sell top-of-the-line Rheem water heaters at wholesale prices. We serve both residential and commercial clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related Posts:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/common-water-heater-problems-and-how-to-fix-them\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Common Water Heater Problems and How to Fix Them<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/advice-on-how-to-replace-a-water-heater\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Advice on How to Replace a Water Heater<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/why-does-it-take-so-long-for-my-water-to-heat-up\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Why Does it Take So Long for My Water to Heat Up?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/contact.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"145\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/1-Plumber-Indianapolis-Indiana-1024x145.png\" alt=\"Indianapolis Indiana Master Plumbers 317-784-1870\" class=\"wp-image-1894\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/1-Plumber-Indianapolis-Indiana-1024x145.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/1-Plumber-Indianapolis-Indiana-300x42.png 300w, https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/1-Plumber-Indianapolis-Indiana-768x108.png 768w, https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/1-Plumber-Indianapolis-Indiana.png 1388w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Indianapolis Indiana Master Plumbers 317-784-1870<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We all rely on hot water for bathing, cooking, cleaning, and even relaxation. Without hot water on demand, we might as well be living back in the stone ages. Modern plumbing technology like hot water heaters and boilers give home &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/is-it-time-for-me-to-buy-a-new-hot-water-heater\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2035,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[772,831,3,2,13],"tags":[1048,7,1050,9,231,1049],"class_list":["post-2034","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bathroom-plumbing","category-kitchen-plumbing","category-plumbing-repair","category-plumbing-service","category-water-heaters","tag-hot-water-repair","tag-plumbing-repair-indianapolis","tag-signs-of-bad-water-heater","tag-water-heater-repair","tag-water-heater-replacement","tag-water-heating-repair"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2034","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2034"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2034\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2036,"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2034\/revisions\/2036"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2035"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2034"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2034"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2034"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}