Common Gas Water Heater Problems

Last updated june 18 2019 by anthony.

Common gas water heater problems. The common problem associated with handling gas water heaters is the immediate risk involved when handling equipment that handles natural gas. Before we go over some common issues we need to understand that water stored within a water heater can be as hotter than the recommended 120 degree temperature. Such a frequently used appliance can suddenly develop problems from age and use in general gas water heaters are exceptionally reliable but on occasion malfunctions do arise. Gas water heaters are a better option than electric water heaters primarily because of their reduced usage cost.

Gas water heaters are the second most widely used appliance in a household. Read on for some helpful tips on troubleshooting some common problems in gas water heaters. We have a gas water heater at a rental and the water was off for 4 hours due to a fire sprinkler company working on something they didn t come into the unit so nothing was touched however a half a day later hot water runs only to the kitchen but not the 2. A guide to gas water heater troubleshooting.

Your water heater is probably the most costly component in your home s plumbing system but thankfully diagnosing and fixing the problems your water heater will likely experience are easy and not too costly. The big exception and one of the worst water heater problems you can run into is a leaking tank. Troubleshooting low performance insufficient hot water pilot light problems improper gas combustion issues with the pilot light thermocouple gas burner venting and other common issues. Though gas water heaters are generally dependable they may develop some problems over time.

Unfortunately once that happens that tank is done and you will need to replace it.