Signs Your Water Heater Needs to Be Replaced

No hot water is the obvious sign — but your water heater usually gives warnings long before it fails completely. Here’s what to watch for.

It’s more than 10 years old. Most water heaters last 8-12 years. If yours is pushing that age, it’s time to start planning.

Rusty or discolored water. If your hot water looks brown or smells metallic, the inside of your tank may be corroding.

Rumbling or popping sounds. Sediment builds up over time and hardens at the bottom of the tank. These noises mean it’s working much harder than it should.

Your’e running out of hot water faster. If your showers are going cold quicker than they used to, your heater is losing efficiency.

Moisture or pooling around the base. Any leaking around the tank is a serious sign it needs immediate attention.

Don’t wait for a cold shower or a flooded utility room. Call Larry’s Royal Flush Plumbing & Heating today.

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