Water Heater Repair in Crystal Springs, AR

Hissing usually happens when condensation from the tank drips down onto the hot burner beneath it. It can also happen if there is a tiny leak spraying onto a hot surface. Have a professional inspect it to be safe.

For an electric unit, a broken lower heating element means only the top half of the water is being heated. For a gas unit, the dip tube that directs cold water to the bottom of the tank might be broken, mixing cold water with the hot.

If your water heater trips the breaker, it often means one of the heating elements has cracked and shorted out against the water. It could also indicate a bad thermostat. This requires a professional electrical diagnosis.

This unpleasant odor happens when bacteria in your water react with the magnesium anode rod inside the tank. We can resolve this in Crystal Springs, AR by flushing the tank and replacing the standard rod with an aluminum-zinc or powered anode rod.

A good rule of thumb is the 10-year mark. If your tank is less than 10 years old and the issue is a faulty part (like a thermostat or element), repair is usually best. If the tank itself is leaking from the bottom due to rust, a full replacement is required.