Replacing your water heater is not usually something you factor into the family budget, especially if the issue is thrown on you unexpectedly.
But if your water heater isn't working properly it's probably time to splurge and get a new one.
How do you know if it's time to replace your old water heating system? It's time to get a new water heater if...
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the old heater is 7-10 years old.
Most water heaters will generally last up to ten years, but these days some of the older models will only last around five.
Also, there are other factors that can play into how long your heater will last, such as how hard the water is in your area.
Hard water causes extreme wear and tear.
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it's taking longer for the water to heat even after you've turned up the temperature.
Since the purpose of a water heater is to heat water it's completely ridiculous if it's not doing its job at all, or even partially.
However, if it's not heating properly don't automatically assume you need a new one.
Here's a little secret:drain the water out of your heater until the water becomes clear (please make sure that you turn the hot water valve off first and let the water cool before attempting this).
Sediment can build up and keep the heat from penetrating the water.
Note: there are online videos on how to do this properly.
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it's leaking.
Point blank, leaks are bad.
Sure you can try plugging them up with your own home remedies but the leak will always be there.
At this point it's just best to hire a Utah plumbing contractor to help you fix the problem.
Important Tips on Replacing and Buying a New Water heater There are two very important things to remember when you're thinking about replacing your heater with a new one.
The first: if you haven't cleaned out your water heater in a while, you may just need to get rid of the sediment build up.
Once you do this your heater could work perfectly fine.
Second: if this doesn't work and you have to buy a new one consider that the less expense a heater's initial cost is the more expensive it will be to run.
These days there are so many energy efficient water heating systems that will conserve energy and save you money on your electric bills each month.