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Did you know that most residential water heaters only last about 10 years? When you have trouble with your water heater, it could be a simple fix or a sign of failure. If you have a traditional tank-style water heater, watch for these signs that you need a new water heater.

Unusual Noises

When you walk by the water heater, do you hear popping, gurgling, or whistling noises? You should never hear odd noises from your water heater, and this is a sure sign of a problem. Often resulting from the water boiling inside the tank or sediment burning, these problems often signal that your water heater is nearing the end of its life. You should drain and clean the tank to remove any sediment or mineral buildup. Also, check the thermostat to be sure it is not set too high.

Leaks

If you find a leak from your water heater, it is essentially done for. This means that various parts are failing, and, in some cases, replacing them can cost just as much as a new tank. Plus, you don’t want to risk a major water heater leak, or you could end up with a flooded area of your home and hundreds of dollars in damage.

Rust-Colored Water

Does the water from your hot tap appear orange or yellow in color? This could be a sign of your water heater rusting on the inside. Many tanks are lined with a ceramic coating, but some are not. Consider draining your water heater and inspecting it for a problem. If it is rusting, you should purchase a new tank. However, rust-colored water could also result from rusting pipes, another serious problem that should be addressed immediately.

If you notice any of these signs that you need a new water heater, call Tribeca Plumbing at (214) 402-5454! We repair and replace water heaters in Dallas, TX and the surrounding areas!

It is common knowledge that garbage disposals are used to discard food waste and scrape. However, there are some types of foods that should never be placed in the garbage disposal. For garbage disposal protection, here are five foods you should never put down the garbage disposal.

Rice

In order for you to have garbage disposal protection, you should never put rice down the disposal. Rice is a food that will expand whether its fully cooked or not. If it’s dumped down the sink, the rice will swell and cause blockages in the disposal.

Bones

Chicken bones or ribeye steak bones, any kind of bone should never go down the disposal. Bones are too hard for the impellers to cut apart and if the bones do manage to get through the garbage disposal, they won’t be able to go down the pipes.

Grease

Garbage disposal protection is out of the question when you pour grease down the disposal. Since grease eventually cools down, it will just harden and cause blogs and blockages to your disposal and pipes.

Coffee Grounds

Coffee grounds seem pretty harmless considering they are very small, but they can build up in the drain over time.

Peels

Whether it be potato peels or apple peels, they should never go down the garbage disposal. The garbage disposal impellers will turn the peels into a pulpy mixture that will eventually cause trouble for your disposal.

If you are needing residential plumbing services for your Dallas, TX home, call the plumbers at Tribeca Plumbing at (214) 402-5454 today!