It’s not unusual for a hot water heater to last ten years, but once in awhile you may need to get it fixed. Below are the answers to frequently asked questions concerning hot water heater odors and noises. If you’re unable to fix the appliance yourself, contact an experienced company that specializes in Water Heaters in Fort Wayne IN.
Q.) What makes the hot water from my tap smell like rotten eggs?
A.) The odor that you smell coming from your hot water is sulfur and it’s caused by sulfur bacteria in the tank. One solution to get rid of the bacteria and the smell is to flush out your water heater with hydrogen peroxide. Turn off the valve that supplies the cold water to your heater. Turn on one of the hot water faucets in your house to relieve the water pressure. Open up the valve on the bottom of the tank and drain out a few gallons of water. Pour two pint size bottles of hydrogen peroxide into the hot water heater. Shut the open valves and turn on the cold water valve. Turn on the faucets in your house to finish flushing the tank and your odor will be gone.
Q.) What causes a hot water heater to make a loud noise?
A.) When your hot water heater makes a pounding sound, this is due to an accumulation of lime inside of the tank. The lime particles trap water, heat up and turn into vapor. When the vapors explode inside your tank, you’ll hear a loud noise. Although this isn’t dangerous, it can cut down on the efficiency of your hot water heater. To get rid of the noise, contact a company that repairs Water Heaters in Fort Wayne IN to drain your tank. As the technician drains your tank, this will get rid of all of the sediment.
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