4 Signs It's Time To Replace Your Ponte Vedra Water Heater

One of the most common questions our Ponte Vedra customers ask is how to know when it's time to replace their water heater. While water heater leaks are an obvious sign that you need to install a new water heater, there are other reasons you may want to replace it.

Keep in mind that water heaters need to be maintained. If yours hasn't had any maintenance, it won't last as long as it should. Most Ponte Vedra homeowners don't give their plumbing system much thought until there's a problem. If you are already having problems with yours, be sure to take care of the repairs and maintenance to avoid an early replacement.

If you notice any of the following problems, you should ask a Ponte Vedra plumber to inspect your water heater. You may just need to get it repaired, or the problem could be coming from another part of your plumbing system. Here are some signs that may mean it's time to replace your water heater.

Age of Your Water Heater

Many Ponte Vedra homeowners decide to go ahead with a replacement if their water heater is old and it isn't working right. Sometimes it's less of a headache and less expensive to go ahead and replace it.

It could be time to replace your water heater if it's getting old. Water heaters are expected to last around 8-12 years or so, but only if you have good water quality, it was installed right, and the water heater has been regularly maintained. Tankless water heaters usually last around two decades.

Rust Stains in Your Tub and Sinks

Rust in the water can be a sign that it's time to replace a water heater. Do you have reddish-brown water coming from the hot water faucet in your bathroom sink or tub? This discoloration is probably rust from the water heater tank. However, the rust could also be in the water because your plumbing pipes are rusting out.

Either way, this means your home's plumbing system needs attention so be sure to get your pipes and water heater inspected by a Ponte Vedra plumber. Rust is a sign of corrosion. If you ignore the problem, you'll eventually have to deal with plumbing leaks.

Water Heater Wastes Energy

If your water heater wastes energy and it's getting old, you may want to go ahead and replace it with a new efficient water heater. However, it may be working overtime because the installation was done wrong, it's the wrong size, there's sediment buildup inside the tank, or it has a burned out heating element. You can contact our Ponte Vedra plumbers at Steven's Plumbing to have your water heater inspected.

Water Heater Isn't Big Enough For Your Family Use

We expect to have plenty of hot water for everyone in the household, but sometimes there's just never enough. Your water heater may not be big enough for your current household use. Has the number of people living in your home increased or did you purchase your home recently? The tank may be too small to produce enough hot water for your family now. If this is the problem, you'll want to replace it with a larger water heater.

By doing so, there will be plenty of hot water for everyone it won't be working overtime and wasting energy. Speaking of energy efficiency, you may want to install a tankless water heater to replace the old one. They can last twice as long, and you'll never get stuck having to take a cold shower again!