Is Your Hot Water Heater “Long in the Tooth”?

Just what is the life expectancy of a hot water heater?  The average life expectancy of a tank water heater is about eight to 15 years. After 10 years, its operating efficiency dramatically reduces.  So, as it enters double digits in age look for tell-tale signs that it may need to be replaced.  Let’s avoid catastrophe…shall we!

Here are some signs to look for –

1.  You start hearing strange noises…usually due to sediment build-up.

2.  You notice that the water is becoming rust-colored.

3.  Water builds up at the bottom of the tank.

4.  The water it dispenses is cooler than usual.

If you live somewhere long enough you simply must eventually replace your faithful water heater.  That is a job for the Albuquerque area water heater professionals at E M Plumbing.  When that time comes, call Eric to come in and have a look so he can give you an estimate.  Keep cool and stay hot!  Call E M Plumbing at (505) 980-9334.

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Staying in Hot Water.

This is not good advice unless it pertains to the water that comes out of your tap when you need it to be hot.  Generally speaking, Albuquerque area residents don’t want to know the inner-workings of their boiler system.  When the hot water gives out, you may wish you knew more about its potential breakdown BEFORE it happened!

Here are a few things you may want to know -

1.  Do boilers actually boil water?

2.  Do you have a standard or high-efficiency boiler?

3.  Why do they suddenly stop working?

4.  Do boilers prevent humidity problems?

5.  Are you wasting water or energy?

All of these questions, and others, can be answered by Eric Montoya and the boiler experts at E M Plumbing Heating and Mechanical.  If your boiler system needs repair or replacement in the Albuquerque area immediately call Eric to come out to your home and troubleshoot the problem.  That phone number is (505) 980-9334.