Troubleshooting a Tank Type Water Heater

Possible Causes

• Noise heard is sound of boiling water. Excessive buildup of sediment in bottom of tank is causing overheating of tank bottom and boiling of water to occur.

Possible Repairs

• Remove sediment by flushing water heater.

• Troubleshooting a Water Heater
• PROBLEM: No Hot Water is Produced
• PROBLEM: Inadequate Hot Water
• PROBLEM: Rust Colored Water
• PROBLEM: Rotten Egg Smell
• PROBLEM: Low Rumbling or Popping Noise
• PROBLEM: Higher Pitched Whining (electric water heater)
• PROBLEM: Water Leak Around Base of Heater