Water Heater Repair in Adams, OR

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.

That rumbling or popping sound is caused by a thick layer of mineral sediment at the bottom of your tank. Water gets trapped under the sediment and boils, creating steam bubbles. A professional flush by Water Heater Repair Tech can clear this out and quiet the tank down.

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.

Yes. Sediment creates a thick layer of insulation between the burner and the water. The burner has to run longer and hotter to heat the water, which overheats and weakens the steel tank bottom, eventually causing it to fracture.

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.