Common Plumbing Problems: Rusty Water

Common Plumbing Problems: Rusty Water

In today’s world with all of our advancements in science and modern technology, we generally expect to turn on our taps at home and see clean water. However, sometimes you may turn on your taps and see rusty water running! Sometimes, rusty water may occur if your local water authority is doing work on the pipes or has some kind of leak or burst pipe. However, depending on the age of your home’s plumbing system, the rust could be coming from right inside your own plumbing system. Before panicking and calling a plumber, here are some things you can look for.

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  1. Is it definitely rust? You don’t have to be a scientist or a plumber to figure out if its definitely rust in your water. Rusty water should have a metallic odor and be reddish brown in color.
  2. Where is the rust coming from? Its important to try and determine where the rust is coming from. Sometimes, you may get a notice from your local water authority that there is rust in the water and they’re working on a solution. However, if none of your neighbors seem to have the same problem, it could be coming from inside your home. Here’s an easy way to check- Fill a glass with cold water. Check the water in the glass for a metallic odor or a rusty coloring. Let the cold water run for a few seconds and check with another glass. Then, run the hot water and check it in another glass. If the rusty water appears in the hot water or if it goes away after a few seconds, the rust may be coming from your home. If the rust appears continuously, you should call your local water authority. If the rust only appeared in the cold water, the rust could potentially be coming from the pipes in your home. If it appeared in the hot water, it could be coming from your hot water heater.
  3. What next? Whether its your pipes or your hot water heater, it must be replaced! You simply can’t repair a rusty pipe or a rusty hot water heater. Rust and corrosion will simply get worse and worse if the problem pipes or hot water heater aren’t replaced. If you replace your hot water heater, replacing the anode rod every few years on your new hot water heater can potentially prevent the issue in the future and greatly extend the life of your new water heater.

For help finding the source of rust in your home’s water or for help replacing rusty pipes or a rusty hot water heater, call the professionals at Masterflo Plumbing today at (678) 822-7095!

 

 

 

 

 

Water Heater Replacement

Water Heater Replacement

How often do you think about your hot water heater? Probably never…until you don’t have any hot water! Giving your water heater the proper amount of love and maintenance can greatly extend its lifespan, but water heaters don’t last forever. Eventually, you will need to replace it. By knowing what to look for, you may be able to realize you need water heater replacement services before your hot water heater completely gives out and leaves you with no hot water. With the colder temperatures as of late, running out of hot water could be very uncomfortable! 

Let’s take a look at three signs that may indicate you need water heater replacement services.

  1. Age. How old is your hot water heater? If you put it in yourself, you will know this. However, if the hot water heater was already installed in your home before you lived there, you may not know for sure how old it is. By doing some routine maintenance to your hot water heater, you may be able to keep it running way past its projected lifespan. Maintenance can get expensive, though, and eventually it may be cheaper to simply replace it. As your water heater gets older and older, you’ll need more and more maintenance to keep it running properly.
  2. Efficiency. As your water heater gets older, it may begin to run less efficiently even if you’re keeping up with routine maintenance. New water heaters run much more efficiently than old ones, and there are all kinds of energy efficient options for you to consider when purchasing a new water heater. If you notice that your water bills are rising each month but you aren’t using any more hot water than normal, it may be time to replace your water heater. Running out of hot water more quickly than normal is also a sign it may be time for a new one.
  3. Repairs. Water heaters are not invincible and needing a few small repairs every couple years is fairly standard. As your water heater ages, more and more parts will begin to fail and you’ll need repairs much more frequently. Repairs can be quite costly, and it may be much cheaper for you to replace it than continue to fix it. 
If you’ve noticed any of these signs, you may need hot water heater replacement services. At Masterflo Plumbing, we have  large team of trained plumbers who have the experience necessary to replace your hot water heater quickly and correctly! Don’t face this holiday season without hot water. Give us a call today at (678) 822-7095!