How often have you been out in the cold temperatures and looked forward to a hot relaxing bath or shower when you got home? It’s a simple pleasure that you miss the most when your hot water dream turns into a cold nightmare after the water heater breaks down. We’ve all been there a time or two. There’s no better motivation to get it fixed than that feeling you get when the ice water hits the body. Luckily, our technicians are on call for emergencies, so we’ve got you covered when you have water heater repairs and replacement issues. Here are a few issues you might experience.
- Frozen Water Lines
Frozen water lines are common. Some homes have partially exposed plumbing pipes that remain unknown until after the damage is done. Others occur in interior plumbing hot spots where the pipes are generally protected by the heating in the home. If you turn your heating off or it malfunctions while away from home, you’ll likely come back to frozen indoor pipe problems.
Pipes tend to freeze when temperatures dip below 32 degrees. While you want to be vigilant and avoid this issue, there are a few signs you can look for to diagnose the issue. One clear sign is no running water in your house or apartment. You may also experience frost on the pipe exterior. There may also be an unusual odor from the pipe that is backing up in the sink drain.
- Water Leaks
With colder weather can wreak all kinds of issues with the plumbing hardware, so it’s best to have a winter check-up to hinder water heater repairs and replacement problems. The more you inspect your water heater, the more likely you will find those drippy hoses or fittings. It’s especially important if you have an older water heater system with sedimentary build-up.
If the tank itself is leaking, it might be a symptom of something more serious. Winter temperatures can put undue stress on an older system. It can also have an issue that requires a complete replacement. Calling us as soon as you notice the water leak can be the difference in a repair issue or a replacement concern. Simply turn the water heater off until we arrive to fix the issue.
- Heating Element Malfunctions
If your hot water is not as hot as it should be or not heating at all during the winter, you likely have an issue within the heating element. You’ll want to have an inspection to be sure of it.
- Hard Water Build-Up
Hard water build-up is infuriating, but it can be especially so during the wintertime as it can affect your water heater in several different ways. You’ll likely first notice the water flow slow down. If it is taking longer than usual for the washer or dishwasher to fill, it is likely because of hard water sediment blocking the filters. This is the best time to call for a check-up.
- Broken Parts
Hard water will also dramatically affect water heater parts. Anytime you think your water heater is not functioning, you should call us for a water heater repairs and replacement check.
We know how essential hot water is to an efficiently running household. That is why our heating technicians will gladly check and repair any of these issues for you. Give our customer care team a call at (781) 521-2188 or visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/JGriffinHeatingandPlumbing/ where we’ll schedule a water heater repairs and replacement inspection for you.
