Is it time for water heater repair?

A broken water heater means a major inconvenience. If you suddenly lose hot water, you can guess that your water heater is broken, but there are other signs of problems you should be watching for that if caught in time, can prevent costly plumbing repairs of the water heater itself and possible damage from flooding. If you’re noticing your hot water isn’t as hot as you’d like it to be or notice discolored water from the hot water tap, it might be time to get your hot water heater checked out. Over time, water heaters often suffer from sediment build-up that can damage the tank. To remove these sediments, it may be necessary to drain and flush your tank.