{"id":446,"date":"2020-04-13T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-13T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.affinitygas.com\/blog\/?p=446"},"modified":"2020-04-08T18:29:28","modified_gmt":"2020-04-08T22:29:28","slug":"does-water-heater-sound-boiling-heres-what-to-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.affinitygas.com\/blog\/water-heater-service\/does-water-heater-sound-boiling-heres-what-to-do\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Your Water Heater Sound Like It\u2019s Boiling? Here\u2019s What to Do"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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We\u2019re a big fan of the water heater at Affinity Gas Services. Why? Well, because the water heater is so overlooked while being one of the most important appliances in your home. You use your water heater every single day. In fact, your water heater uses nearly 17% of your home\u2019s energy usage. This means that it consumes more energy than all your other household appliances combined. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because of this type of usage, it\u2019s understandable that you might encounter some repair troubles. When you do notice that you\u2019re having water heater trouble in Gainesville, FL<\/a>, then you can rely on the experts on our team. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What’s That \u201cBoiling\u201d Sounds You\u2019re Hearing?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You may not be a water heater expert, but one thing is for\ncertain, you know that your water heater shouldn\u2019t sound like it\u2019s boiling. You\u2019ve\nprobably noticed that your water pressure isn\u2019t as great as it used to be, your\nwater isn\u2019t as hot as it used to be, and you hear the noise of your water\nheater boiling when you pass by the unit. What\u2019s causing the issue?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In most circumstances, the sound that you\u2019re hearing is your water heater trying to generate heat through a layer of sediment. Are you thinking \u201cSediment? How did that happen?\u201d Well, the water coming through your home has a certain amount of sediment in it naturally. Over time, this a little of the sediment settles at the bottom of your tank, hardens during the process of your water heater heating up and cooling down, and creates build-up. This means that it\u2019s going to make the future process of your water heater in the future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So now let\u2019s talk about the solution. What can you do to fix\nthis problem? All you need to do is have your water heater flushed. \u201cFlushing\u201d a\nwater heater is exactly what it sounds like. Our professionals come into your\nhome, drain the entire water heater of water, scrape all the sediment out of\nyour system, and then set your water heater back on track. If you don\u2019t flush\nyour tank and just try to work around the problem, your water heater efficiency\nwith drop and your water pressure will suffer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What About a Different Sound?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Maybe you\u2019ve found yourself on this blog but the problem\nthat you\u2019re experiencing isn\u2019t exactly a rumble, we\u2019ve got you covered on this\ntoo. Here are a few more common water heater sounds to watch out for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sizzling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A sizzling sound is a pretty clear sign that you\u2019ve got a\nleak in your system. The water is hot inside your tank, so when it leaks out it\ncan create a sizzling sound as it hits a cooler surface. Contact a professional\nASAP if you hear this sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Screeching\/ Squealing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is a sound that indicates a restriction in your water\nflow. If you\u2019re having trouble with your water valve, you\u2019re going to need to\ncontact a professional. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crackling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you power your water heater with natural gas, then a crackling\nsound could indicate a problem with your burner. Get in touch with our\nprofessionals and allow us to fix it fast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schedule an appointment<\/a> with Affinity Gas Services. The Gas Efficiency Experts.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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