How do you know if your water heater is going out?
Different brands, models, and situations show different signs that your water heater is failing. But, in most cases, you’ll know you need a new water heater when: Water is rusty or discolored, or there’s a strange metallic taste Water isn’t heating up enough or at all  Loud pops and cracks It leaks—get it replaced immediately It’s 10 years old or older