{"id":861,"date":"2023-06-05T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-05T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.daimion.com\/blog\/?p=861"},"modified":"2023-06-05T14:02:34","modified_gmt":"2023-06-05T18:02:34","slug":"signs-that-you-need-a-new-water-heater-installed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.daimion.com\/blog\/water-heater-service\/signs-that-you-need-a-new-water-heater-installed\/","title":{"rendered":"Signs That You Need a New Water Heater Installed"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.daimion.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/iStock-1276408486_1920x1280.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.daimion.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/iStock-1276408486_1920x1280-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-862\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.daimion.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/iStock-1276408486_1920x1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.daimion.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/iStock-1276408486_1920x1280-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.daimion.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/iStock-1276408486_1920x1280-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.daimion.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/iStock-1276408486_1920x1280-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.daimion.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/iStock-1276408486_1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Your water heater has been old reliable, but now, it\u2019s starting to show that age in ways that aren&#8217;t so helpful. You know that something is off with your hot water heater, you just can\u2019t pinpoint exactly what that is. Let\u2019s help you figure it out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, getting <a href=\"\/water-heaters\/installation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">water heater installation in Chester. PA<\/a> is the fix for certain water heater problems. But before we go jumping to conclusions, let\u2019s figure out exactly what\u2019s wrong so you have a better understanding of the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">It\u2019s Simply Too Old<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Water heaters typically last for 10-20 years with proper maintenance and care. However, it doesn\u2019t magically break down at that 20-year mark. It happens slowly over time until you can\u2019t bear the inefficiencies any longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eventually, your water heater loses enough efficiency that it needs to be replaced even when it hasn\u2019t broken down yet. Since your water heater uses more energy than any other appliance in your home, an inefficient system is a much bigger deal than you might think.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Water With a Hint of Rust<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have slightly discolored water coming out of your heater, or full-on rust that you can see, you\u2019re not being met with a cry for repair. This is likely the end of the line for that water heater.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But what if it\u2019s just mildly discolored? That could be sediment buildup inside your water tank that\u2019s starting to come out. This is why you need a professional technician to inspect it for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If it\u2019s just discolored water, flushing the unit and removing that sediment deposit should do the trick. If it\u2019s truly rusty or rust-colored, the problem comes from corrosive components inside your water heater and may indicate the need for a full replacement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You\u2019re Not Getting Enough Hot Water<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s been flushed recently, but still, you don\u2019t get enough hot water. You know it\u2019s not a capacity problem, so what&#8217;s going on with your water heater? It isn\u2019t as straightforward of a problem as you might think.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your water heater could simply be giving out. No matter how good a technician is, they can\u2019t replace factory-like conditions. That means there\u2019s always going to be a certain underlying level of wear and tear that can\u2019t be fixed in your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Water Damage Coming From Your Water Heater<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When your water heater starts leaking and causing damage to your home, it\u2019s time for a replacement. Leaks can happen as the structural integrity of the tank fails. That\u2019s not something that can be patched up or fixed since it directly impacts the potable state of the water. This usually results in full replacement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fix or Replace? It Depends<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes your water heater can be fixed, but depending on its age, wear and tear, and maintenance history (or lack thereof), you might need a full replacement. Whatever you need, we\u2019re here to help you out. Let\u2019s figure out exactly what\u2019s wrong and chart a course from there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"\/contact\/message\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Contact Michall Daimion Heating &amp; Air Conditioning, Inc. today<\/strong><\/a><strong> to schedule your water heater replacement as soon as possible.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your water heater may be on its last leg. 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