Plumbing Problem: My water heater leaks or shows signs of condensation. Temporary Plumbing Repair Solution: You should turn off the water supply valve, power supply or gas supply to your water heater. Probable Cause: There may be a hole in the tank of your water heater or it may be leaking. Permanent Solution: You may need to replace your entire water heater or at least its broken parts.
Plumbing Problem: I can’t get any hot water, or the hot water doesn’t last very long. Temporary Plumbing Repair Solution: Locate the circuit breaker in your home and make sure the switch is set to the on position. Probable Cause: Your thermostat or heating element(s) may be damaged due to power surges or lightning strikes. Permanent Solution: You may need to replace your thermostat, replace the heating element or have your hot water heater checked.
Plumbing Problem: My hot water system has very low water pressure. Temporary Solution: Check your water supply valve and make sure that it is open all the way. Probable Cause: The hot or cold connections to your water heater may be blocked. Permanent Solution: You may need to replace your water heater’s plumbing connections.
Plumbing Problem: My hot water faucets have a foul odor coming from them. Temporary Plumbing Repair Solution: If you must use your hot water, do so sparingly. Probable Cause: There may be an accumulation of iron bacteria in your water heater due to a chemical reaction between it and the anode rod. Permanent Solution: Your water heater should be professionally flushed and disinfected. You may also need the anode rod replaced.