Rusty Hot Water

Have you noticed that you have rusty hot water coming from your taps?

If this happens the first thing to do is check the age of your tank. A well-maintained water heater should have a typical lifespan from 10 to 15 years.

If your hot water tank is close to this age and has any of the following issues it most likely means your tank is on its way out:

• Water temperature fluctuations
• Heavy sediment or dirt deposits
• Strange banging noises
• Visible corrosion on the bottom of the tank
• Pooling water underneath the tank
• Takes too long to heat the water
• Rusty hot water

Is your tank younger than this? Say between 8-10yrs old? If yes; have you had your tank serviced regularly? If no and your tank is having any of the above issues, your tank potentially could be on the way out also I'm afraid to say.

However if in doubt it is always best to give us a call at Northern Beaches Hot Water and have one of our experts with over 25 years experience come out and have a look. We may be able to help get a little more life out of your tank by giving it a service and flush.

Servicing and anode inspection intervals depend on the tank model, water quality and manufacturer instructions. Ask for the relevant schedule rather than assuming one interval suits every system.

Stainless Steel Tanks

Tank materials, water chemistry, installation and servicing all affect life expectancy. Some stainless steel models do not use a sacrificial anode, while other tanks require one. Check the exact model manual and warranty; stainless steel is not a guarantee of a longer service life or no maintenance.

Here is a Rheem Stellar stainless steel tank that we recently installed in Mosman.