{"id":694,"date":"2022-01-03T11:00:24","date_gmt":"2022-01-03T16:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.affinitygas.com\/blog\/?p=694"},"modified":"2023-02-02T11:57:08","modified_gmt":"2023-02-02T16:57:08","slug":"when-you-need-water-heater-repair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.affinitygas.com\/blog\/water-heater-service\/when-you-need-water-heater-repair\/","title":{"rendered":"When You Need Water Heater Repair"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.affinitygas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/iStock-694761144_800x533-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Industrial boiler gas regulation and metering module\" class=\"wp-image-500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.affinitygas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/iStock-694761144_800x533-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.affinitygas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/iStock-694761144_800x533-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.affinitygas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/iStock-694761144_800x533-1.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>For those who live in areas with colder\ntemperatures, it\u2019s almost imperative that your shower comes equipped with some\nsort of heating device. The last thing you want to be doing is showing with\ncold water in below-freezing temperatures. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luckily for you, most modern apartments and homes have built-in water heating systems that can ensure you don\u2019t have a cold day in the bath. But what\u2019s tricky with these systems is that they often go on for years without getting looked at. Listed below are four key signs that you may need to get your <a href=\"\/water-heaters\/maintenance-repair\">water heater repaired<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h1>Noises During Operation<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The first indicator for repair needs will\nusually be auditory, meaning something sounds off with the machine you\u2019re\nusing. It\u2019s a tried-and-true method for cars, refrigerators, and yes even your\nwater heater. Odd noises from general use might indicate something has come\nloose internally or there might be debris blocking moving parts. Whatever the\ncase may be, irregular noises are definitely a sign to get your water heating\nsystem checked. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1>Rust and Corrosion<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Another clear indicator for repair needs\nwould be a visual one: rust. If you look at your water heater and start\nnoticing some rust build-up in odd nooks and crannies chances are the heater is\nshowing some age. When that same corrosion starts building up towards major\nmoving pieces like knobs and connectors, it\u2019s time to repair those key parts\nlest you run into difficulties just trying to get the water heater working. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1>Fluctuation of Water Temperatures<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most obvious signs that you need\nto service your water heater is if it can\u2019t keep a regular temperature over a\ncontinuous use period. You\u2019ll notice this the most in the bath, where suddenly\nyou get cold spots and hot spots at random intervals. This can create a\nheadache for those looking for longer soaks and is a clear indication that\nsomething is wrong with the temperature regulator in your water heating system.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1>Water Discoloration<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>A clear sign, if not a gross one, is water\ndiscoloration when you use any of the taps or faucets connected to your water\nheater line. This can come in the form of cloudy water and even dark brown\nwater spots in the liquid. Absolutely do not attempt to use the water if you\nfind it in this state as you can\u2019t be sure of any chemicals or materials that\nmay be leaking into the water. Contact your nearest water repair service\navailable now. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1>Final Thoughts<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>While we\u2019ve listed some of these items in\nour list of common water heater issues, it\u2019s important to keep an eye out on\nother possible issues that can arise from older (and at times even new) water\nheating units. We\u2019re available when you\u2019re ready to upgrade. We can help you\nfrom the moment you start considering new systems to when you\u2019re ready to\ninstall the system itself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>If you need water heater repair in Williston, FL, contact <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.affinitygas.com\/contact\/schedule-service\" target=\"_blank\">Affinity Gas Services<\/a> for your water heater care. We&#8217;re &#8220;The Gas Efficiency Experts\u201d.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here are some signs that you should repair your home&#8217;s 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":[92,104],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.affinitygas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/694"}],"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=694"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.affinitygas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/694\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":817,"href":"https:\/\/www.affinitygas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/694\/revisions\/817"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.affinitygas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=694"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.affinitygas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=694"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.affinitygas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=694"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}