{"id":229973,"date":"2025-01-20T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-20T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.johnnys.vegas\/blog\/?p=229973"},"modified":"2025-01-20T12:42:39","modified_gmt":"2025-01-20T20:42:39","slug":"signs-its-time-for-a-water-heater-replacement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.johnnys.vegas\/blog\/water-heater-service\/signs-its-time-for-a-water-heater-replacement\/","title":{"rendered":"Signs It\u2019s Time for a Water Heater Replacement"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Do you know how long you should expect your water heater<\/a> to last? Have you been diligent about getting regular water heater maintenance? Has your water heater been behaving badly? At some point, the time will come to replace it. But can your water heater still be repaired? Or has the time come to get a new one? The best way to know exactly what you should do about your water heater is to get help from a qualified professional. Right now, we\u2019re offering a free water heater estimate to all our customers who need help with a water heater in Las Vegas, NV<\/a> and the surrounding area. Here are the signs that your water heater needs to be replaced.
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Strange Sounds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Not all water heater noises mean that the tank or system needs to be replaced. The most common sound you\u2019ll hear is a rumbly, burbling noise like a boiling kettle. That\u2019s just because of sediment at the bottom of the tank, and can easily be remedied with a system flush during maintenance. But if that sound goes on for a long time without repair, that strain can cause other, more lasting damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Insufficient Heat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If all that your water heater can produce is lukewarm water, you may have one burner or heating element that needs to be replaced. Is it worth getting this repaired? Sure\u2026 unless your water heater is already getting old. Eight to twelve years is about all you can expect, and you don\u2019t want to invest a lot in a water heater you\u2019ll soon be replacing anyway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pilot or Burner Trouble<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A gas water heater requires actual flame to combust the natural gas it uses for fuel. If your water heater\u2019s pilot is flickering, burning some color other than blue, frequently going out, or not getting the burners properly lit, you need plumbing help urgently. These issues could lead to carbon monoxide poisoning! Your plumber can help you assess whether repair or replacement is the best option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leaks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s normal for a few drops of water to drip from the pressure relief valve from time to time. What\u2019s not normal is a lot of water coming from that valve, or water leaking from other parts of the system. If it\u2019s just a connection that\u2019s loose, it can be repaired. If the tank itself has started to leak, replacement is your only solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Corrosion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you can see rust on your water heater, the end is near. Once corrosion sets in, it\u2019s only a matter of time before the system springs a leak. It could be small and gradual, but it could also be sudden and do a lot of water damage to the surrounding area of your home. Don\u2019t let it get to that point! When you see rust, it\u2019s time to plan your water heater replacement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discolored or Smelly Water<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It may be bacterial growth that causes a color or odor to contaminate your water. This can happen if the temperature is not kept hot enough, or if the hot water is rarely used. A sanitizing flush can kill the germs. But corrosion can also cause discoloration and smells. If that\u2019s the source of the problem, replacement is the way to go.\u200b\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When your HVAC system or plumbing isn\u2019t looking so hot, it\u2019s time to get Johnny On the Spot.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

But can your water heater still be repaired? Or has the time come to get a new one? Here are the signs that your water heater needs to be replaced.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[86],"tags":[88,103],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.johnnys.vegas\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/229973"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.johnnys.vegas\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.johnnys.vegas\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.johnnys.vegas\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.johnnys.vegas\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=229973"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.johnnys.vegas\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/229973\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":229979,"href":"https:\/\/www.johnnys.vegas\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/229973\/revisions\/229979"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.johnnys.vegas\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=229973"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.johnnys.vegas\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=229973"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.johnnys.vegas\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=229973"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}