How can I tell if my water heater needs replacing?

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How can I tell if my water heater needs replacing?

There’s no repairing a leaky water heater. If you notice any of these signs it may be time to get a new one. You can purchase your water heater from a retailer, but to be eligible for this rebate it must be installed by a Technical Safety BC licensed gas contractor with a valid GST number.

  • leaking or pooling wateron the top around the water connections and/or under or near the heater
  • rust stainson laundry or in showers or sinks may be evidence of rust buildup in the water heater
  • rusty watercomes out of the taps
  • slow hot water recovery time– it takes longer to heat up water or the water doesn’t get as hot even though heat settings haven’t changed
  • bubbling or boiling noisesin your tank as water heats up

 

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