There are certain noises in your home that you get used to. Think of that one stair that always creaks when you step on it at a certain angle or the door that sounds like a mouse when you open it.
These are noises that you can adjust to without air problem period however there are plenty of noises that you may hear that you should not just brush off. Concerning sounds coming from your water heater fall into this category.
Your water heater is going to make a little bit of noise when it operates especially if it is a storage tank system. Even a tankless water heater will create a little noise as well. However, there are noises that you absolutely should not hear from your water heater. We’ve listed some sounds below that you should be on the alert for because they indicate you need a water heater repair. If you hear these sounds, don’t hesitate to call us.
Noises You Don’t Want to Hear From Your Water Heater
If something sounds wrong with your water heater you shouldn’t ignore it. Instead, you should reach out to a professional team to get your system checked sooner than later period here are some noises you should never ever ignore:
- Humming: this is going to be a noise that you want to be on the alert for if you have an all-electric water heater. This may indicate that the tubes in your system responsible for heating water are vibrating it may need to be tightened.
- Popping or gurgling: The water that comes into your house is going to have a certain amount of minerals, salts, and sediment in it. This will not harm you or your loved ones but it can take a toll on your water heater over time. Popping or gurgling noises are usually caused when there is a large amount of sediment build-up in your water heater.
- Banging or knocking: when you use your water heater does it sound like there is someone knocking on your walls? This is a noise known as “water hammer”. While your water heater is not the direct cause of this sound it is not one that you should ignore. This is a noise indicating that there is a serious problem in your home’s pipes that needs professional repair ASAP.
- Kettling: last but not least we want to address kettling. Kettling refers to a high pitch whistle that your water heater may make when heating up water for your home. It may even sound like your water heater is going to burst open when you hear this noise but rest assured this won’t happen. Kettling is another indicator of major sedimentary buildup in your system that needs to be flushed out.
Whether you have a tank or tankless water heater in your home you will want to make sure it is well cared for so it can serve you for many many years. Whether you need maintenance or repairs you can come to our team to get the job done right.
Schedule your water heater services with the pros at Commander Air Inc. Your hometown heating and cooling specialist for three generations.