{"id":1674,"date":"2018-11-26T11:00:32","date_gmt":"2018-11-26T16:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.comfortflow.com\/blog\/?p=1674"},"modified":"2018-11-21T11:22:51","modified_gmt":"2018-11-21T16:22:51","slug":"is-it-time-for-a-new-water-heater","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.comfortflow.com\/blog\/water-heater-service\/is-it-time-for-a-new-water-heater\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It Time for A New Water Heater?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"PlumberYour hot water heater allows you to live a comfortable life. This system can last many years in your home, but every appliance has a finite lifespan\u2014you can\u2019t expect it to last forever even with proper care and maintenance. You should never procrastinate when it comes to replacing an outdated appliance in your home, but this is especially <\/em>true of your water heater.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s also one of the most used appliances in your home. In fact, your water heater accounts for almost 17% of your home\u2019s energy usage. That\u2019s more than all your other household appliances combined. Make sure that it\u2019s always working at its best. If you\u2019re looking for a great water heater installation in Salem, OR<\/a> then contact our team today. If you\u2019re wondering when to replace, keep reading below.<\/p>\n

Signs It\u2019s Time to Replace<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s not always obvious to homeowners when they should replace their water heater. Many of us tend to write off problems as minor inconveniences that we can learn to live with, but you don\u2019t have to. If you\u2019re experiencing any of the following problems, it\u2019s a good time to replace.<\/p>\n

Frequent Breakdowns<\/h3>\n

Are you experiencing breakdowns with your water heater often? Every appliance is going to have its problems, but if you find yourself in need to repairs too frequently then you should shift your focus from repairs to replacement. We understand why many people are hesitant to replace their system\u2014repairs seem <\/em>cheaper but allocating your money toward a replacement of an old system is much more cost-effective. A new unit will give you consistency, less of a headache, and it will cost you less in operating costs.<\/p>\n

Not Enough Water<\/h3>\n

Do you find yourself getting surprised with a stream of cold water halfway through your shower? This is an unpleasant experience that you don\u2019t have to deal with. The most common sign that your water heater is failing is a lack of hot water throughout your system. This is because of the sediment build up in your tank. Over time, this sediment settles at the bottom of the water heater and limits the capacity of your system.<\/p>\n

Leaks<\/h3>\n

If your water heater is in bad shape, you might spring a leak. As metal heats overtime, it expands, so it\u2019s common to encounter slight fractures. If you seem to have a lot of leaks you should replace your system. There\u2019s no reason to keep combatting these problems because they\u2019ll keep occurring. Before you replace your water heater,\u00a0make sure that there are no other leaks coming from the fittings or connections to the tanks. If there are any leaks, you\u2019ll still encounter problems even with a new system.<\/p>\n

Old Age<\/h3>\n

Even if you treat your system well, it can\u2019t last forever. If you\u2019ve had your water heater between 10 and 15 years (even if it isn\u2019t giving you trouble) you should start getting prepared to replace. Once a water heater is in this age bracket replacement is inevitable and the longer you wait to replace this system the costlier it becomes to maintain it. Avoid a major breakdown and replace now!<\/p>\n

Are you ready for a new water heater in Salem? Call Comfort Flow Heating and have our expert team install your new system.<\/a><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Are you experiencing these problems with your water heater? If so, then it’s probably time to install a new system.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[86],"tags":[91,126],"class_list":["post-1674","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-water-heater-service","tag-salem","tag-water-heater-installation"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.comfortflow.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1674","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.comfortflow.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.comfortflow.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.comfortflow.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.comfortflow.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1674"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.comfortflow.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1674\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1678,"href":"https:\/\/www.comfortflow.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1674\/revisions\/1678"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.comfortflow.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1674"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.comfortflow.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1674"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.comfortflow.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1674"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}