First Rate Plumbing Heating and Cooling Inc Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Water Heater’

What’s That Smell Coming From the Water Heater?

Monday, January 24th, 2022

Imagine this: you are ready to take that refreshing hot shower. But all of a sudden, the water from the faucet starts smelling like rotten eggs. This is not a scenario you would like to face.

So, what makes water heaters smell awful? The reason is the generation of a gas hydrogen sulfide inside the heater.

In this article, we will talk about the main reasons behind the smell, and the steps you can take to prevent it.

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Why Your Water Heater is Making that Popping Sound

Monday, December 31st, 2018

Technician servicing an hot-water heaterSo you’ve noticed that when you’re near your water heater it’s making a peculiar sound. The noise you’re hearing could be described as a popping, rumbling, or maybe a knocking noise. This type of noise means that there is sediment built up at the bottom of your water heater. Sediment build up is extremely common. It happens all across the country but particularly here in New Mexico because we struggle with high amounts of hard water in this area. If you need a water heater in Albuquerque, then be sure to contact our team today. We understand what it takes to keep your home running smoothly all year round.

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