Water Heater Repair in Landrum, SC

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.

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.

If your home is on a closed plumbing system (such as having a pressure reducing valve), thermal expansion can cause dangerous pressure spikes when water heats up. An expansion tank absorbs this pressure and protects your water heater.

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.

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.