Have you ever experienced an involuntary ice shower? It is an extremely unpleasant shock. And this is exactly what can happen if your water heater suddenly gives out on you.
Water heaters are made to last for many years and perform well. But this doesn’t mean they’ll never encounter trouble. The thing about water heater issues is that you want to catch them early, before you lose all access to hot water in your home!
But what do you do if you are already in that worst-case scenario without any hot water? Warning signs won’t mean much at this point! We’ve got you, not to worry. Read on for a brief, helpful guide to getting through a water heater emergency.
You are back from your vacation and ready to get back to work. The problem is that, this morning, when you went to take a nice shower to start off your day, you were jolted awake by a jet of cold water. Once you are able to get past the initial shock of this and you dry off, you probably are going to start asking what happened.
It is common knowledge that rust spells the death of most metals. Created by exposure to oxygen and/or water, rust eats away at metal objects. The question you may have is how your water heater doesn’t succumb to this issue since it literally holds gallons of water all day, every day.
When there is a problem with your water heater it may not always be immediately apparent. The thing is you don’t want it to become too apparent because that means that you will be without hot water. If something seems to be off with your hot water supply the best course of action is to get your water heater checked out if only to make sure that nothing is wrong.
If you have a tankless water heater in your house you probably already know how beneficial these systems are. They are a great option for any homeowner that wants to save some energy and water without reducing their access to a reliable steady stream of hot water throughout the year.
It is tough to replace or repair a water heater, especially if keeps breaking down. To make the choice easier for you, we have listed down four things you should consider before opting for repairs or replacements. 
Living in California means that we are always on the lookout for ways to save…especially when it comes to water. Unless we are in an El Nino year, we don’t get too much rain so anything that we can do to keep our water usage on the low end is worth a shot.
The weather has taken a turn towards the chilly which had made those warm showers that much more enjoyable. If you have a bad water heater though you might expect a warm shower but get a lukewarm or cold one instead. This may not be a huge problem for someone in their 20s or 30s but a lack of hot water can end up being a little more dangerous for small children or elders.