Affinity Gas Services Blog: Archive for the ‘Water Heaters’ Category

Why Is My Water Heating Making a Kettling or Boiling Noise?

Monday, January 1st, 2024

Hearing your water heater making unusual sounds can feel alarming. You don’t know what’s wrong or even how serious the problem might be. The good news is, if your water heater begins to make a kettling or boiling sound, the problem is fixable.

It is important to act fast and schedule service at the first sign of something being wrong with your water heater. This way, our team can address the issue and help prevent any additional damage. Just give us a call if you have a boiling water heater in Gainesville. In the meantime, you can keep reading to learn more about what a boiling or kettling water heater means and why the problem needs to be addressed immediately.

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Strange Water Heater Noises and What They Mean

Monday, November 20th, 2023

It can be alarming if your water heater starts to make any usual sounds. Your imagination may run wild with the different things that could be going wrong. The good news is that no matter how unusual the sounds are coming from your water heater, the problems are usually not too serious.

If you have a hot water tank that sounds like a tea kettle or other unusual sounds, give our team a call and schedule a check-up for your water heater. You can keep reading to learn more about some of the most common sounds that can indicate something is wrong with your water heater.

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Should I Repair or Replace My Water Heater?

Monday, November 6th, 2023

There are some times when water heater problems can be fixed, but other times, the problems are significant enough that they call for a complete water heater replacement. How do you know when that time comes? Our team is here to help.

Schedule an appointment with us for water heater service in Gainesville. We can inspect your water heater and find out what’s wrong. If the problems are bad enough that you need a replacement, we can review your options. But if we can make repairs then we will do that instead. You can also keep reading to learn more about when you may want to replace your water heater instead of repairing it.

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What Goes on During Tankless Water Heater Tune-Ups?

Monday, October 23rd, 2023

If you’ve never scheduled a tune-up for your tankless water heater, you may be wondering what exactly happens during the appointment. What is it that needs to be maintained about your tankless water heater?

While maintenance is important for all of your home appliances, it is especially important for a tankless water heater since many of the components are smaller compared to those in a tank water heater.

Problems can develop and worsen faster when you have a tankless water heater. It’s essential to schedule tankless water heater maintenance in Gainesville once each year. You can keep reading to learn more about the benefits of tankless water heater maintenance as well as what our team does during a tune-up appointment.

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Why Isn’t My Hot Water Heater Working?

Monday, September 25th, 2023

There are some things in life that you can probably live without. However, hot water is a commodity that is difficult to get through your day without it. Washing your dishes in hot water makes them cleaner. Taking a cold shower is miserable compared to taking a hot one, especially in the winter.

So if your water heater is on the fritz and you have been searching for ‘water heater installation near me,’ you’re in the right place. Our team is here to help. You can keep reading to learn more about why your hot water tank might not be working and whether or not it is time for a replacement.

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Pros and Cons of Tankless Water Heaters

Monday, August 28th, 2023

If you’re considering a tankless water heater for your home, it is important to make an educated decision. While a tankless water heater does offer a wide range of benefits, there are also some potential downsides. You don’t want to be caught off guard by investing in a tankless water heater only to find out that it isn’t really meeting your family’s needs.

You can keep reading to learn more about the benefits of a tankless water heater, as well as the potential downsides. Then, you can give our team a call for your in-home assessment. We can help review all of your water heater options and choose the unit that best fits your needs. 

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How To Choose a Water Heater Replacement

Monday, May 22nd, 2023

When it’s time to install a new water heater in your home, you don’t necessarily want to just replace your existing water heater with something similar, even if you were happy with your water heater’s performance. Water heater technology has grown leaps and bounds since your current water heater was installed. There are many options on the market, and you want to choose one that fits your family’s needs.

If it’s time for a water heater replacement in Gainesville, give our team a call. In the meantime, you can keep reading to learn more about what some of your water heater options are. Then when you’re ready for a new installation, you can know you’re making an educated decision.

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Why Is My Water Heater Making a Boiling Noise?

Monday, May 8th, 2023

Some homeowners think that it is perfectly normal to hear your water heater making boiling sounds. But, your water heater doesn’t actually heat water up enough for it to boil. In fact, nowhere near it. If it does sound like your water heater is boiling, that’s a sign that you need to get the system flushed out.

Hearing a water heater boiling noise in Alachua may not correlate with actually seeing any negative impacts to hot water in your home. In fact, boiling is an early indicator that your hot water tank needs help. Allowing the boiling sound to continue for an extended period of time is when you get in trouble. Keep reading to learn more about why you want to get your water heater assessed by a plumbing expert if it sounds like it is boiling. 

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Most Common Water Heater Repairs

Monday, April 24th, 2023
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If you have a water heater in your home, you probably don’t give it much thought until it begins to cause problems. And when that happens, you need to schedule water heater repair in Alachua. When something goes wrong with your water heater, you may start to do a little research online ahead of the appointment to figure out what is wrong so you know what to expect.

Even if you find DIY tutorials online, you should never attempt to fix your water heater on your own. Instead, call us for expert service. Keep reading to learn more about some of the most common water heater repairs that we see in the area, including the signs of each one. 

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Do You Still Have to Flush a Tankless Water Heater?

Monday, March 27th, 2023
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If you’ve ever had a tank water system, you know that it’s important to schedule a flush of the system on a regular basis. But if you’ve switched over to a tankless water heater, do you still have to get the system flushed?

The short answer is yes. If you have a tankless water heater in High Springs, give us a call to schedule annual maintenance for your system. You can also keep reading to learn why it’s still important to have this important service done on a tankless water heater.

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