If your system is making popping or hissing noises, hard water sediment or scale may have built up somewhere. If your heater is making any noises that you aren't sure about or that you think are alarming, give us a call right away. It gives you peace of mind because you know your system is working properly.
If your relief valve is leaking large amounts of water regularly, your heaters are probably too hot. The relief valve is designed to relieve any pressure that builds up in hot water systems over time, so if yours is spouting large amounts of water at irregular intervals, the temperature is probably too high for it to handle.
Corrosion of the anode rod or the tank itself is one of the most common causes of dirty, smelly, or rusty water. When it comes to water with a bad odor, this can indicate a bacteria buildup, and it may be time to raise the temperature of your heater (to kill bacteria) or flush out your system.
The temperature dial on your heater isn't set correctly.
If the temperature outside has dropped significantly, your system may have to work much harder than usual to get hot water to you.
If you're using a lot more hot water than usual, it's possible that your system isn't keeping up with your demands. This can happen if you have changed your showerheads or installed a bath, both of which use more water. If this is the case, a larger storage tank or a tankless system may be necessary.