{"id":112,"date":"2024-02-23T16:13:42","date_gmt":"2024-02-23T16:13:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peterswaterheaters.com\/blog\/?p=112"},"modified":"2024-02-23T16:13:42","modified_gmt":"2024-02-23T16:13:42","slug":"common-water-heater-issues-and-diy-fixes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/peterswaterheaters.com\/blog\/common-water-heater-issues-and-diy-fixes\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Water Heater Issues and DIY Fixes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You may not need to call a professional when something’s up with the hot water in your home. Let’s go over what you could probably <\/em>do at home on your own, and what might <\/em>need a text to Peter for a free quote & estimate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check the thermostat or heating element<\/em> if there’s a lack of hot water.<\/strong> There may be an issue with the temperature settings, or the pilot light might be out (here’s a quick video on lighting a Bradford white water heater<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flushing the tank<\/em> targets the problem of strange noises caused by sediment buildup and can also improve water coloration.<\/strong> We found a great video that shows what sediment might look like, and steps to take to flush\/drain\/upkeep the most important appliance in your home<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Checking the pressure relief valve<\/em> is essential for safety and might indirectly address leaking issues<\/strong> if the valve is malfunctioning. It’s sort of like replacing the spigot for your outdoor pipe fitting when you water your flowers; you don’t have to replace your entire plumbing system just for a spigot! So maybe you just need to replace the pressure release valve instead of your entire unit.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

So if you’re in the Santa Clarita Valley, and need to call Peter or service professional right away? Electrical issues <\/strong>like worn-out wires or circuit-breakers will probably need your friendly neighborhood electrician. Replacing the unit outright<\/strong> is an investment & headache best reserved for the professionals at Peter’s Water Heaters to handle. Major leaks<\/strong> often manifest as continuous water pooling around the water heater or significant water damage to surrounding areas, signaling a potential tank rupture<\/strong> or severe fitting\/connection issues<\/strong>. Such leaks usually require immediate professional intervention to prevent further damage and ensure safe repair or replacement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re not physically capable of handling any of the “simpler” maintenance routines outlined above, or just don’t want to risk damage to your castle, text Peter at 818-535-9369<\/a> for a free quote and estimate. We service Valencia, Castaic, Val Verde, Newhall and other wonderful communities within the Santa Clarita Valley.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

You may not need to call a professional when something’s up with the hot water in your home. Let’s go over what you could probably do at home on your own, and what might need a text to Peter for a free quote & estimate. Check the thermostat or heating element if there’s a lack […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[23,11,25,13,14],"class_list":["post-112","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-tips-guides","tag-diy","tag-maintenance","tag-professional-installation","tag-repair","tag-service"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/peterswaterheaters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/112","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/peterswaterheaters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/peterswaterheaters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/peterswaterheaters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/peterswaterheaters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=112"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/peterswaterheaters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/112\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":113,"href":"https:\/\/peterswaterheaters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/112\/revisions\/113"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/peterswaterheaters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=112"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/peterswaterheaters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=112"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/peterswaterheaters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=112"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}