{"id":912,"date":"2023-02-06T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-06T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ambientairsolutions.com\/blog\/?p=912"},"modified":"2024-12-20T06:07:35","modified_gmt":"2024-12-20T11:07:35","slug":"is-it-time-to-replace-your-water-heater","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ambientairsolutions.com\/blog\/water-heater-service\/is-it-time-to-replace-your-water-heater\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it Time To Replace Your Water Heater?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ambientairsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/iStock-464616221_758x600-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"237\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ambientairsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/iStock-464616221_758x600-1-300x237.jpg\" alt=\"cold-shower-no-hot-water\" class=\"wp-image-913\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ambientairsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/iStock-464616221_758x600-1-300x237.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ambientairsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/iStock-464616221_758x600-1.jpg 758w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Here in Montana, our freezing-cold winters mean you need to be able to depend on your furnace to keep your home nice and toasty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although you might not realize it as often, your water heater plays an incredibly important role in your home comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think about how many times in a day you need water. You start off the day with a hot shower or a pot of hot coffee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You make breakfast and run the dishwasher to sterilize your dishes. You wash your hands in hot water multiple times a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All these activities for your health and happiness are dependent on your home\u2019s workhorse, the hot water heater.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s easy to notice even the slightest disruptions to the service your water heater provides. Imagine having lukewarm water when taking a shower when it\u2019s single-digit temps outside or even worse\u2013no water at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re beginning to suspect that something is off with your water heater, you may be hoping that you need <a href=\"\/heating\/water-heaters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">water heater repair in Gallatin County, MT<\/a> instead of a replacement. But if you notice one or more of these signs, it means it\u2019s possibly time for water heater replacement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lack of Hot Water<strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you don\u2019t have enough hot water, you\u2019ll notice! Have any of these situations sprung up in your household recently? If so, this is a red flag that a water heater is declining.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Not enough hot water for morning showers<\/li><li>The washing machine isn\u2019t getting clothes clean enough<\/li><li>The dishwasher doesn\u2019t get dishes clean or stay hot throughout the cycle<\/li><li>Water doesn\u2019t seem to be getting as hot as it used to<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Age of Water Heater<strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>How old is your water heater? If it\u2019s getting up there in years and its performance is suffering, it may be time for a replacement. The estimated lifespan for a tank water heater is 8-12 years and tankless water heaters may last up to 20 years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But remember, these estimates are for water heaters that have been repaired and maintained on a regular basis. &nbsp;If your water heater is older than these estimates, count yourself lucky to have had a water heater last so long. But also consider that it may be time for a pre-emptive replacement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Water Leaks<strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Water heaters are built to ensure that the water stays inside a water tank. If water is pooling around the tank or the pipes leading to the tank, this is a problem that requires immediate attention.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Signs of Rust or Corrosion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Water heaters are also built to resist rust and corrosion but they can\u2019t always be expected to combat these forever. If you can see rust on the tank itself or on the outside of your unit near the water inlet, these are tell-tale signs of corrosion. A rusty, corroded tank needs to be replaced ASAP before it springs a leak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Team is Here to Help<strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You deserve to have readily available hot water in your home for your health and comfort. If you\u2019re ready for a new water heater, our team is here to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Is it time to replace your old water heater? <\/strong><a href=\"\/contact\/send-message\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Contact Ambient Air Solutions today!<\/strong><\/a><strong> today at Ambient Air Solutions! <em>Simplifying Heating &amp; Cooling.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In Montana, our freezing-cold winters mean you need a reliable furnace. 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