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TOP 5 WATER HEATER PROBLEMS SOLVED

Winter is the season for water heater troubles. The main reason being water heaters have to work harder to circulate the hot water. This can put stress on an older water heater. We see a spike in calls for things like a busted water heater, no hot water, noisy or leaking water heater when the weather turns cold. Nothing can ruin your holiday plans like no hot water. Contact the best plumber near me, Duncan Plumbing for all your water heater needs. Below are the top 5 Water Heater problems:


  • Little to no hot water. A water tank that produces too little hot water is one of the many common water heater problems. If you notice that you have little to no hot water, it’s time to call the best plumber near me, Duncan Plumbing in Waxahachie.
  • No hot water. If you find yourself googling, no hot water, you could have a bad T&P valve, you could need new upper & lower heating elements. Always check the breaker to make sure the breaker hasn’t tripped. You can try to reset the button on the thermostat. If you don't get any hot water when you turn on the hot water faucets and your water heater is gas-powered, you could have a bad gas control valve or a problem with the thermocouple.
  • Smelly water. Smelly hot water usually means that the water has become infected with bacteria. Generally, you can detect a rotten egg-type smell. If water heater has a bad smell, you need a tank flush & treatment. A tank flush with a solution of water and hydrogen peroxide or acetic acid will do the trick. Allow the solution to sit in the tank for two hours or so and then flush with clear water.  If both the hot and cold water coming out of your fixtures is smelly, the cause is more than likely not related to your water heater but could be a venting issue. Best to have the proven smart plumber Duncan Plumbing come diagnose smelly water and sewer smells.
  • A noisy water tank. If your water tank is making noise, it could be a sign of one of several problems. Sometimes the noise means the elements are about to burn out. Usually, a buildup of sediment causes water heater pops. The noise comes from the heating element literally burning the sediment. When the water heater pops or makes noises, you need to call the professional best plumber in Waxahachie Duncan Plumbing. We offer drain down & water heater service. Regular water heater maintenance is something you should do about once a year to increase the life of your water heater & prevent problems with your water heater.
  • Leaking tank. Unfortunately, once your tank starts to leak, it's finished and it's time for a new water heater. 


Duncan Plumbing offers same day water heater inspection, diagnostic, installation, service & repair on water heaters.  We also offer upgrades & retrofit tankless water heaters. I LOVE my tankless water heater and would not have a tank type water heater anymore because:


  • A tankless water heater is smaller and does not take up floor space.
  • A tankless is mounted on the wall in my attic, it causes less worry about flooding than the tank-style.
  • A tankless water heater saves on my energy costs.
  • My tankless is well into years. A tankless is durable and lasts longer.
  • My tankless water heater is more efficient. I can wash clothes on hot, run the dishwasher and take a bath at the same time and never run out of hot water. 


Contact best plumber Waxahachie Duncan Plumbing for all your water heater needs. We offer same day service in most cases & offer the best prices in town to upgrade or retrofit your new tankless water heater!



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