From doing the dishes to taking a shower, chances are your family uses hot water multiple times every day. If your hot water heater is failing, completing these tasks is a lot less pleasant. Look for these signs if you’re worried that your water heater needs to be replaced:

Sometimes water heaters begin to rust on the inside. If turning on your tap results in rusty or otherwise discolored water, your heater is likely rusting away and could begin to leak soon.

A working water heater will not have puddles around it. Small leaks indicate the possibility of a fracture in the tank. As the tank heats, the fracture expands and causes the leak. It is also important to check the fittings of your hot water tank. If any are loose, they could cause a leak.

Water heaters naturally make some noise, but certain types could indicate a problem. If you hear loud pops or cracking sounds, the heating elements could have mineral deposits, which may cause the unit to stop working.
Don’t wait until you are without hot water to realize your hot water heater is in need of repair or replacement. To get started with a water heater replacement , contact Complete Plumbing.