Water Heater Repair in Moundridge, KS

This occurs when you turn off the hot water briefly and turn it back on. You get the hot water already in the pipe, followed by a brief burst of unheated water, then hot water again. Modern units or recirculation pumps can fix this.

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.

Hard water is very tough on tankless heaters because the intense heat causes calcium to rapidly build up inside the narrow heat exchanger. You must have your tankless unit descaled annually to prevent irreversible damage.

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.

A gas burner should have a crisp blue flame. A yellow or orange flame indicates that the burner is not getting enough oxygen for complete combustion, which can produce dangerous carbon monoxide. It needs immediate cleaning and adjustment.