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If your water heater is leaking
- Turn the cold water supply valve on top of the tank to off.
- For a gas unit, set the gas control to 'pilot' or 'off'. For electric, switch off the breaker.
- If you smell gas, leave the house and call your gas utility from outside.
- Water pooling under the tank itself (not a fitting) usually means the tank has failed.
Common water heater problems
No hot water on a gas unit is often a pilot, thermocouple or gas valve issue. On an electric unit it is usually a heating element or thermostat. Water that runs out fast, rumbling or popping noises, rusty water and leaks around the base are other common calls. A plumber can tell you quickly whether it is a part or the tank.
Hard water shortens tank life
Twin Cities water is hard, and the minerals settle at the bottom of the tank as sediment. That makes the heater work harder, causes rumbling, and wears the tank out sooner. Flushing the tank and checking the anode rod on a regular schedule helps it last.
Repair or replace?
Tank water heaters generally last about 8 to 12 years. If yours is in that range and needs a major part, or the tank itself is leaking, replacement is usually the better spend. That is also the time to decide whether a tankless unit makes sense for your household.
Water Heater Repair in Minnetonka and nearby Hopkins, Wayzata, Eden Prairie, Plymouth, Deephaven, Excelsior, Edina and St. Louis Park.
Common questions
How long does a water heater replacement take?
A straight swap of a standard tank is often done in a few hours. Changing fuel type, moving the location or going tankless takes longer and may need a permit.
Is a tankless water heater worth it?
Tankless units take less space and don't run out of hot water, but cost more up front and may need gas line or venting upgrades. A plumber can tell you what your home would need.
Why does my water heater make popping noises?
Usually sediment at the bottom of the tank. Flushing the tank can help, but persistent noise on an older unit is a sign it's wearing out.
Need water heater repair in Minnetonka?
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