{"id":656,"date":"2021-09-27T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-27T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.affinitygas.com\/blog\/?p=656"},"modified":"2021-09-22T22:11:33","modified_gmt":"2021-09-23T02:11:33","slug":"could-water-heater-use-some-help","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.affinitygas.com\/blog\/water-heater-service\/could-water-heater-use-some-help\/","title":{"rendered":"Could Your Water Heater Use Some Help?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.affinitygas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Weather_Seasons_Outdoors_iStock_000035725680_XXXLarge_600x600-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Water and air bubbles over white background with space for text\" class=\"wp-image-520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.affinitygas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Weather_Seasons_Outdoors_iStock_000035725680_XXXLarge_600x600-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.affinitygas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Weather_Seasons_Outdoors_iStock_000035725680_XXXLarge_600x600-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.affinitygas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Weather_Seasons_Outdoors_iStock_000035725680_XXXLarge_600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve gotten to the point in the year when you can stop to take a breather. We\u2019re past the height of the summer, but we haven\u2019t reached the frigid temperatures of late fall and early winter. This is the time to sit back, kick your feet up with something pumpkin spice flavored, and reflect.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One thing we want you to consider this fall is your water heater. It\u2019s important to check in with this system from time to time. The problem that we run into with our team members is that they don\u2019t know what consistitues a water heater repair need. We\u2019re here to iron out the details below. Just make sure to contact us for <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"\/service-areas\/high-springs-high-springs-fl-water-heaters-gas-services\" target=\"_blank\">water heater repair in High Springs, FL<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2>The Importance of Your Water Heater&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your water heater becomes more of a focal point in the home during these next few months due to the cold weather. It accounts for nearly 17% of your home\u2019s overall energy usage. This isn\u2019t something that you want to ignore because it\u2019s going to come back to haunt you later on in the season. Making sure that your water heater is in great shape is important. It\u2019s going to make you more comfortable and safe in the upcoming months, not to mention it will improve your energy efficiency.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019d like to make sure that your water heater is as ready as possible for what\u2019s ahead, then you need to make sure that you know the signs of trouble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>The Signs That You Need Water Heater Repair<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These are the signs that your water heater might need a little help this upcoming season. Watch out for these issues:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Your Water Isn\u2019t Hot Enough<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Is your home\u2019s water heater hot enough? If it isn\u2019t, then professional help is your next step. Don\u2019t blame the lack of hot water on the cold weather. It\u2019s more than likely a problem with the system.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. You Notice Leaks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You shouldn\u2019t ever notice a leak coming from a water heater. If this is something that you\u2019re seeing, then it\u2019s time for you to get a professional to your home to repair your system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Your Water Is Discolored<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you noticed that your water is tinged a little? Maybe you\u2019re noticing that your water is dingy, red, or brown tinted. Your water should always be crystal clear. If it isn\u2019t, it\u2019s time for you to schedule an appointment with our professionals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. You\u2019ve Got Low Water Pressure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you noticed that you\u2019ve got low water pressure when trying to use your hot water? We can guarantee that if this stems from a water heater issue, then it\u2019s only going to get worse as more time goes on. Water pressure is something that should stay strong and consistent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. You\u2019re Hearing Strange Noises<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The last thing that you want to hear coming from your water heater is any type of strange noise. Strange noises indicate issues that are soon to come. Some things you might hear are things like cracking, rumbling, or banging. Any weird noise that you hear is going to be an indicator you need professional service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Contact Affinity Gas Services today to <\/strong><a href=\"\/contact\/schedule-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>schedule an appointment<\/strong><\/a><strong> with us. We\u2019re \u201cThe Gas Efficiency Experts.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These are the signs that you might need help with your water heater.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[86],"tags":[134,92],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.affinitygas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/656"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.affinitygas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.affinitygas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.affinitygas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.affinitygas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=656"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.affinitygas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/656\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":659,"href":"https:\/\/www.affinitygas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/656\/revisions\/659"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.affinitygas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=656"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.affinitygas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=656"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.affinitygas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=656"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}