Are Water Heaters Supposed To Make Noise? | Plumbing Basics | The Expert Plumber

[@Nikki.Nasvytis]

I really wish your video had examples of what the sounds are... I keep searching but can't find videos where anyone else's water heater is making the same sound as mine.

[@RogerWakefield]

@Nicole Nasvytis there are so many different noises. Record yours and post it to your KZbin and send me a link. I will listen and tell you what I hear!

[@markpicente3948]

@@RogerWakefield After my propane tank is lit for a couple minutes and it sounds like a gun shot and there is a smell...the tank is only four months old it's a Richmond tank...junk?

[@RogerWakefield]

Mark Picente does the flame go out?

[@markpicente3948]

@@RogerWakefield I think it stays lit I ran outside to turn the propane valve off...i guess they are gonna replace it but we have to cover the installation cost... You install em?

[@RogerWakefield]

Mark Picente where are you located?

[@seanile]

In this video you warn about flushing a water heater that hasn't been flushed in over 3 or 4 years @7:19. This happened to me, after I flushed an old water heater that hadn't been flushed probably ever, I got a lot of sediment out of it, and then it started leaking. I think this warning should have been in your "how to properly flush a water heater" video. This small warning @7:19 is the only warning I've ever seen in any youtube video on this subject. Once I saw it, it was like a lightbulb going off. Ah ha! that's what happened!! I wish I had know about that before hand. This happened to me years before I even knew your channel existed, so it wouldn't have saved me even if you had included it, but it would be a great idea to include it in your tutorial.

[@raouldelacruz9677]

Great video! I only wish you had sound bites of the noises.

[@tj1468]

Ge seems like he cares about his job....rare thing to find today. Thanks for the info.

[@michelelara5982]

We’re in Houston and we we’re dealing with the recent Christmas Eve freezes, and we turned the main water off, to prevent pipes from busting. once we passes the hard freezes 19 degrees, we had a light freeze 29 degrees. The morning we turned back the main water line, the heater made explosive popping sounds and began to leak from the bottom. We assumed it was a pipe that had bursted. needless to say we had to replace the electric heater, it was from 1998… much needed!

[@martysheeran]

Thanks for your videos! I have an odd problem with water hammering. About a year ago the county shut off our water for our community. When the water was turned back on, that's when the hammering started and hasn't gone away. I've tried all the methods common to fixing the hammering (shutting off main, opening the water lines, letting them drain, water arrestor, replacing toilet system, etc) Here's how it works. The main sources are the 3 toilets we have. Anyone off them can cause the hammer IF another source of water is turned on at the same time. I can flush any of the toilets by themselves with no water hammer. I can open any other valve (shower, sink) with no water hammer as long as we don't flush the toilet. The sound appears to be coming from the water heater area (I say area because it might be coming from the pipes behind the water heater in the wall or the expansion tank above the water heater or the water heater itself. We have low water pressure (we are on spring water where pressure is low). I have closed the main valve several times, tried to put air pockets in the system and also tried to drain air pockets in the system, nothing helps. I'm sure I'm missing some of the things I've tried because there have been so many, but that's the bulk of it. I have watched every video and read almost every pos on this issue, so far nothing is working. It doesn't seem to be related to a valve bing suddenly shut off because it only happens when another vale is opened not closed. Maybe it's not really a water hammer but something else, but it sure sounds like a water hammer. Any ideas?

[@djsonicc]

I had same exact issue one time after the water was shut down. Ended up being the main shut off valve inside the house

[@fatedrivesyou7471]

Hi Roger...just had a State electric water heater (EN6-40-DORS 110) installed 30 days ago. It makes the same loud popping & craqcking noises the 15 year old water heater made. I replaced (my choice to do so after a pin hole leak happened in my hot water hose)...just figured it made sense due to age of unit even though it was working. SO I called the State manufacturer and asked why it was cracking and popping when it was brand new and no chance in HECK it had any sediment buildup after 30 days. They said it likely needs an expansion tank. Installer is coming Monday to read city water pressures. Additionally... I have always had small water pipe knock (not a hammer) when running water in the sink in the bathroom closest to the water heater for years... with the old water heater and still with new heater though it seems less to me. Only the sink not the shower or toilet. Maybe city pressure, if high, might cause that too??? I have had no pressure valve leakage with old water heater unit or new unit. If the plumber tells me to add an expansion tank I have concern that it is one more item I need to perform maintenance on. If old unit was working albeit NOISILY for 15 years with no leaking (other than hot water hose) should I just live with the popping and cracking noise that seems more pronounced with the new unit? If I do not add an expansion tank will I damage the unit? Good grief Roger...thank you for reading this far. Any insight is greatly appreciated. To expansion tank or not to expansion tank...that is the question!? Thank you!!! :) (enjoyed your video...thanks for the community service...I like learning about these kinds of things!)

[@johnyblitz9774]

I was about to install my boiler next to my bedroom. You changed me mind mate. Thanks. Greetings from Amsterdam

[@anthonyesparsen7776]

This man is just a great human being period

[@marcenalamb7294]

Hello Roger. I rent a home that has a 13 year old gas water heater. It makes a rumbling, cracking and popping sound whenever we use the hot water. The landlord came over to flush it but he said hardly any water came out. He said it made that sound for 10 years and doesn't need replaced. Should I be concerned? Is it dangerous?

[@stephen2220]

Very informative video! Should I install a heat trap when replacing the Anode Rod? The reason I'm asking is because I'm going to install a Watts Recirculating Pump which attaches to the top of the Anode Rod and I don't know if the Heat Trap should be used with this setup. BTW> I'm using the same Water Heater shown in your video. Thank you!

[@phoenyix]

Great video. I actually learned a lot from this and other videos of yours. I do have a question. I have extreme issues with lime buildup in the bottom of my tank. It's to the point that I vacuum it about once a year and still burn the lower element out. In this video you mentioned something that keeps the lime suspended in the water. What do you recommend. I wanted to install a softener but I live in a mobile home and the supply line enters the house in the water heater closet so there is no room for one.

[@adastraperaspera7098]

Learn something new everyday. This makes sense, good vid.

[@paulfowler2419]

You forgot one thing. With a gas water heater, if your drip pan has a lot of condensation built up, it can plug air flow from underneath needed for combustion, causing burner to shut down or high humming sounds like a train going through your garage as it sucks air through cracks. It can also shut down burner when you try and put covers back on after checking and repairing water heater, so clear your drip pan.

[@Sanctuarygirl415]

Thank you. I just purchased a home and the tank was installed in 2007. I have no idea if the previous owner did any kind of maintenance. With your video, i now know NOT to drain it because of the possibility of those hairline cracks.

[@MrWolfSnack]

Ironically in a way the thick buildup of sediment will act as a plug against the cracks as the water dripping out of the crack will carry sediment to the crack and latch onto it. Flushing an old tank will remove the sediment, expose the cracks, and it will leak. The key is to flush the water heater every 6 months from new and don't make the same mistakes. Take a sharpie and write the last flush date on the side of the tank if it helps. If you do not have a floor drain in the basement to flush the tank, you would need a powered water pump and a garden hose to manually pump the water to the nearest sink. Buy a cheap metal mesh strainer to put under the hose to catch sediment chunks so they dont then clog up your sink plumbing.

[@davidstock2713]

With conventional water heaters, the usual typical noise infractions are due to calcium within the inner tank. Burner upon combustion is heating bottom plate, heating the calcium deposits next, which the inner tank existing water level being above the existing calcium, is heated partially from the calcium itself, along with burner assistence. Another very common mistake that do it yourselfers/ handymen make, is when they are in the initial process of draining the existing water from the water heater initially to perform flushing the tank procedures. They open the T/P-Temperature/Pressure relief valve to release the vacuum within the water heater, to make it drain in reasonable time infraction. Problem being that if the water heater is aged, so is the T/P valve itself, corroded inside the spring design valve. Will leak guaranteed, upon completion tank at full capacity. Should only touch, loosen, don't even have to remove completely, either cold side supply/inlet, and-or hot side supply/outlet water heater copper/stainless steel water flex lines. Will release the vacuum with effective, but not creating more un-necessary problems.if under 2-years the T/P valve will usually function fine after re-filling the water heater, but still not a good idea as to release vacuum. Only brand new same day set/install due to the T/P valve is new, never touched water to date.

[@leelemon3373]

replace the T/P valve every time you flush out the water heater

[@edleasure8389]

Thanks so much for the help. I appreciate having an expert available.

[@jsf6377]

What do you think of ScaleRx to prevent scale build up. Has a 12 year warranty

[@kn6706]

I know it's a long shot but I've got a Rheem water heater (don't know the exact model, sorry, I'm stupid). We're currently, as in right this very moment, having a power issue where it isn't completely out but the amount of current coming through is extremely low, to the point that a typical lightbulb will brown out and barely come on but not really give off any light. At the moment, our water heater is making this whistling, squealing noise. The only comparison I can make is that it sounds like a cricket chirp but constant and uninterrupted, with constant fluctuations in pitch. Is this just the water heater trying desperately to work with the minimal power it's getting or is this a bigger problem?

[@L1ghtOn3]

I'm getting a sound from the tank in the roof sounds like a heartbeat through a stethoscope, it's a 4 in a block and really dislike that the tank is for 2 houses and if anything hapoens downstairs people have to come up here even if it's something silly, but this time I can hear that sound I have never heard before, usually when hot water or downstair uses a lot it makes that sound but no heart beat but constant hum which usually goes away. It's almost June haven't had central heating on for few months and there was some banging downstairs earlier, now I hear this loud heartbeat sound? I turned on the central heating then hot water, the hot tap lets the water out in almost short burts, so must be connected to the sound, the water burts are same speed as heartbeat sound, it's not violent burts but noticeable! Thanks for your information. 👍

[@JiveTurkeyAndMe]

I rented a place for the weekend only to find out the water heater was out. Followed the instructions on the wh and got it running but was not sure of the sounds it was making.. this video put me at ease.

[@DrWenChannel]

Thanks for this video. Very educational. So for knocking and hammering (big sudden "bang" sound), our plumber told us (without actually seeing it or hearing the noise) told us that we need to replace it. Our water heater is about 6-years old (Rheem Performance line, 40-gallon tall model). Is it really time to replace it or can it still be repaired? If it's water hammering issue, would replacing a new water heater help with that loud random banging noise? Thoughts? Thanks!

[@4seeableTV]

What did you end up doing?

[@JohnyVman]

Holy... my water heater pipes were making a banging and squealing noise and I thought I might need to replace the cooper pipes and that would cost a fortune to drill the wall and pay the craftsmen... it turns out the heater valve was not open enough so the pressure was squealing as it was trying to reach the house. Thanks Roger, you saved me a headache and my purse.

[@j.zacarias3242]

Same here, what do we do Roger.

[@Dstromb232]

Nice info!

[@RogerWakefield]

Thanks!

[@chris76-01]

If you're able to, it can be a nice feature to install a permanent drain hose for your water heater. Then you can just open and close the drain valve whenever you want to flush it.

[@elBusDriverKC]

I did the same. I removed the original water heater drain valve (one of those small crappy screw types) and installed a 1/4 turn ball valve then piped it to the drain.

[@aaronmohr2688]

Ima plumber near destin Florida and I just learned about how you may open crack in the water heater by flushing it. Makes sense!! Good analysis. Another reason why you’re my favorite plumber. Thanks! Heading to a water transient call as I type haha. ( or so I think)

[@kams7170]

Thanks Roger, for your help. This video is so thorough. My gas tank has been knocking. I had it drained, but it looks like time for a new heater or new heating elements. Love the stop by step! This lady in Ohio is very pleased with your instruction!

[@RogerWakefield]

KAMS ! Thank you ma’am. I am glad that you enjoy it!!! Did you watch any other videos?

[@kams7170]

@@RogerWakefield I haven't watched any other videos yet, but have subscribed to your page for more good tips! Kim

[@RogerWakefield]

@KAMS please let me know what you think of them!

[@heyimamaker]

Thanks for the warning on flushing the weather heater! I never knew I was supposed to do that, and mine is over 10 years old...

[@RogerWakefield]

Most people don't know unfortunately! When it's time for a new one you'll be able to keep track of the maintenance like a pro

[@heyimamaker]

@@RogerWakefield Thanks for the heads up :)

[@nancychartrand7808]

My water tanks always only lasted 10 years before they went out on me ,the last one was the worst

[@bambigady]

Thank you for making this video. I was debating whether to drain my water heater or leave it alone. I have not drained it since we have been in the house about 7 years. The water heater is almost 20 years old. Guess it is time to replace it.

[@JROD659]

so if its popping or humming its because of the sediments ? .... so do you recommend me power flushing ?

[@cecildawg-w2p]

Dentures? I've a flipper? Threw my tounge off. I thought i was getting away with it. and after a while I sounded like myself. A speech therapists. You are an obivious good man. You are responsible. You can be counted on. And thank you for settling my nerves concerning my water heater song. You are doing well. You are doing good!

[@CihanekPhotography]

I have a new noise at my water heater that you didn’t mention in this video. On my Coldwater feed, I had a shut off valve and a check valve to keep the water flowing in one direction. Both were rusted open. Though I only knew about the check valve after I removed it and looked inside. My new check valve slams shut, every time we flush the upstairs toilet (though, not the downstairs) and when the washing machine calls for hot water, (though not cold water like the toilet). I know the noise is the check valve doing its job, but why would these two things caused the water to flow backwards at that point?

[@shafimehar4506]

Hello sir greetings to you. My water heaters is working.But not getting much enough hot water from the heater.what's the reason for this low hot water?Thanks.I am watching from qatar.

[@BethGellar]

Is there a video to show you how to change your heating element on a Bradford white gas heater?

[@DL-lf2vd]

I have a one year old water heater ( State ) that when I first turn on hot water on in bathroom or kitchen it makes a thump sound two to three times then will not do it again until a somewhat long laps of time with hot water used again.

[@boat73jr]

Air In your lines

[@LindaHlavinka]

? My electric water heater had like siren noise go off, then after 30-45 min stopped. Made sure faucets turned off now. Does it need repair or is it now safe. Is it still dangerous since now no siren noise?

[@cindyciocco8276]

Love your videos, my Bradford White water heater recently started making gurgling sounds for about the first 5 minutes after it cycles on and air spurts out of every hot water faucet including dishwasher and washing machine but the heater is only 8 months old and I don't have hard water where I live. There are no visible leaks anywhere and the water is heating up just fine. Any thoughts would be appreciated,

[@plumber_midge]

Fired up a brand new unit that sounded like an idling diesel last week. Definitely knew it was a fuel issue, been doing this for almost 3 years, this was a new noise. Traced the gas line, found the noise originated from the gas meter regulator. Homeowner finally tells me the gas company shut them down for the old meter being faulty and replaced it the day before. Called the gas co, tech comes out, regulator was bad. Folks, if you have tradesmen working on your home, tell them everything so we can be prepared 😅

[@integr8er66]

My brand new AO smith Gas water heater has banged (Sounds like a gas engine that runs on with low octane) from day 1 whenever you run the hot water no calcium in it at all, not water hammer, its in the water heater. Not always, mostly after you use a lot of hot water then shut off the water, then later use more

[@terrythomas790]

Thanks for a great video. As per people saying you should have actual sounds of each potential problem, don't realize you just cant replicate a sound to make a video of them. He'd have to ,in his rounds of customer repairs, video each and every problem to have those examples for you! Imagine how long that would take. My question is as in my case, the water heater is old, I never knew it was supposed to be flushed. It recently starts some banging sounds initially when the hot water is running in the house somewhere, but stops after a while. So, what will happen to this down the road? Will it just stop heating? Will it burst and leak? I dont want it to burst open, but a small leak will drain to the floor drain, if that happened. I hate to replace it now, if it could last a bit longer. All the crap today doesnt last as nearly half as long as things used to! Not to mention 3X more expensive too!

[@Tcmgayle]

Hi Roger, Your content has relieved most of my anxiety about water heater noises especially since mine is located in my bedroom. Can you tell me what the single loud bang sound is? It is not a repetitive sound. In fact when it happens I always jump out of my skin because it’s so loud and unexpected. Is that normal?

[@anthonyesparsen7776]

I'm a licensed GB, electrical, plumbing HVAC contractor, state combo inspector, in NEW MEXICO

[@drewrok78]

My landlords water heater is making a terrible noise. Continuously and water is leaking out quite a bit. Is this dangerous? I am hear it through my register vents

[@jimbox114]

Our electric tank has been making the knocking noises. Had planned to just replace the tank but geez they are so expensive now. I remember in 2015 it was $200 for a new 40 gallon hot water tank. Can't find anything less than $500 now and that doesn't even include installing it.

[@RogerWakefield]

Yeah prices are crazy right now...have you thought about a tankless option?

[@ChristusRex081]

Free knowledge. I very much appreciate that 🎉

[@luchitocastillo8188]

Good Morning. From New Jersey here. My water heater was intalled on May 2012, but I never did any kind of maintenance should I Flush or buy a new one, it does those weird noises, also it turn off more often, 🙏

[@bch6707]

@ Roger Wakefield , thanks for putting together this video, really informative and easy to follow. Could clarify further where the fill valve is? I want to see if this is something I can address as a DYI. I am also observing a screeching sound and I am hoping it's just a valve not completely open versus a more worse case scenario of there already being too much pressure build up in my system. Our water heater is about 4 years old now, and our water filters do collect a lot of sediment. I am not sure if draining it is a safe option at this point. Thank you for your time.

[@vbsand5882]

Mine gas Bradford is rumbling pretty loud when the heat kicks on only ? Is this heat element or sediment related??? Now I notice some leaking too 6 years old and flushed yearly

[@ambermendoza11]

So much great information. Thank you!

[@jcyork1767]

Hi Roger! I have a well system and an electric hot water tank (a Bradford!) It was put in a couple years ago. In the last week or so our pressure occasionally falls to a drip. Then the hot water tank sounds like it’s filling up. After 20 min or so pressure back on. Is it time for a flush or something not so easy? Let me know what you think! Thanks!

[@mimickthecopycat]

Our water heater has been off for an extended period of time, we live in FL and haven't noticed to turn it back on until it recently became cold outside again. I went to turn on the pilot and put the heat back( we have the honeywell pilot device). My main concern is this sound I hear when turning the heat on, it sounds like fire moving around in the heater. I was thinking this is probably the fire that heats up the water but I turned it off just to be sure this is a normal sound. Any help is greatly appreciated, Thank you.

[@nmlindon20]

Thanks for video it is helpful !

[@michelledavis9368]

Thank you this did ease my mind some but im like the other commentor i wish it had examples of the noises, especially the tapping. So if possible maybe you can make one like that also please.

[@Puner54]

Four or Five years ago I installed a new Propane Reliant Water Heater. From day one, it has the Loudest Banging Noises! I called Reliant several times and each time they told me it was the Water, not the Tank. The Old Tank Never Banged. So, two days ago I had installed a new Bradford White Water Heater and it is as quiet as a Mouse! The Plumber who did the install said it was definitely Not the Water...it's the Tank! He said there is something wrong inside the Water Tank itself. It was scary with that Reliant Water Heater. It Banged so bad I often thought it was going to explode! BTW...in the last few days I have tried to contact Reliant about why this unit quit working. At one point I was on Hold for two hours when I finally Hung - Up. I tried using the Auto - Call - Back Option...they never did Call Back.

[@walterwhitewalker526]

So my water heater makes a 'chuga chuga' sound every time a toilet in the house is flushed. It stops when the toilet stops filling up. Sometimes it also does it if the dishwaher or washing machine is going and filling water at the time. It also makes the loud crackling noises when you turn on the hot water, but it doesn't always do that. Tank is 26 years old and a 75 gallon. Been a long while since it was drained, if at all. Seems like the noises have gotten worse over the last few years. Do I need a new one?

[@deborahthompson2753]

Thank you for your information mine is knocking sometimes lately. The top is turning brown and no water is leaking.🤕

[@todaynotnow]

My electric tank is only a year old...I noticed a hissing noise coming from it but it stopped after a few minutes. My upper buring temp was at around 140, I turned it back down to 125. What do you think that is? Thanks

[@jomajs]

Mine sounds like it’s continually refilling. What caused this?

[@phillyqueso9164]

What are the signs of the water heater exploding? Our water heater is small. We live in an apartment and we've turned our living room into bedroom and our bed is right next to it. We heard a running water sound followed by sound of pouring sand.

[@masunshine2970]

Thank you so much you just answered my question.

[@chrislatini7725]

A loud vibrations sound- I had a leak at the water main. I turned of the water at the main. It didn’t shut off the power to the heater. After I fixed the leak. This noise started happening. It sounds like the pump is where the noise is coming from ( a black thing outside of the heater that has a power chord coming from it)

[@RogerWakefield]

Chris Latini sounds like a circulation pump.

[@hedger48]

Oh no, I installed water heater May 2018. Is it to late to try to flush it?

[@bobbysteffens5330]

I have a very loud screeching/screaming/burrrr/urt sound. Sometimes they are short sometimes they drag on for 10 seconds. Sounds like its from my water heater it only happens when my washer pulls water, the bathtub turns on and sometimes my kitchen sinks. I'd say it happens 70%-75% of the time.

[@bobbysteffens5330]

It was my input valve going into hot water heater is was only half open. I opened all the way up noise stopped

[@kaywade8873]

I hear water running in the walls of my bathroom at the same time is water pressure in the water tank. When I turn the water heater off the sound stops.There is also water leaking from the wall to the next room. It also stops when I turn the water heater off

[@femalearmyveteran7225]

Same

[@screamtoasigh9984]

We just got our water heater replaced. And when I say just - It's literally two weeks old. And we do have the same unit you show in the video. It's freaking loud. I've never heard such a loud unit before. This is my fifth home. (I'm usually closer to the unit - in a condo, in an open floor plan home... I hear it with the door shut, on another floor. over a air purifier and a white noise/thunderstorm streaming over the TV to cancel out other sounds in my home, my 3,000 square foot home. so I didn't hear other units in smaller,

[@Heartfelt-zv7wh]

Did you find out what the noise was in your water heater I have same problem …

[@screamtoasigh9984]

@@Heartfelt-zv7wh I had the plumber come back (this is a plumber that my family has used for years - he's installed everything from my kitchen sink and garbage disposal to the fancy shower system, so is not like one of those franchises with random guys showing up) and he said it was the sound of the heating unit, the bottom has like (I'm paraphrasing) it's like a powerful stove burner at the very bottom that heats the water. So it's the sound of the burner heating. And you can tell it's only happening when you use the water. It's still really annoying, if someone forgets to shut the boiler room door you can hear it even in the other floor, all the way across the house. The town inspector was also here to check the installation and said it was normal. I even asked the hvac guy who was here to repair something (I mean, why not, who knows?) And he said it was fie.. Bottom line, it's a powerful but apparently very noisy unit. I wouldn't recommend getting it if we didn't already have it. I haven't called the company to see if they had any other recommendations though - if you do please let me know.

[@screamtoasigh9984]

@@Heartfelt-zv7wh to be specific about the sound it sounds like really really loud forced air mixed with the sound of a commercial stove burner on.

[@Mj-ho9gg]

THANK YOU SO MUCH for making very visual, very informative!! I have a question for you. I have a water heater that is 17 yrs old, is making popping noises, and haven't done any maintenance on it. I was told to drain it, another that I need a new heater, or that I need something else. Can you give me any advice? I still get hot water, no water leaks, just a popping noise. Your help will be greatly appreciated!!

[@freesory19]

Hello! Do you think that sleep next to a water heater is bad for your health?

[@terrythomas790]

Only when it explodes, lol

[@likygh7143]

So I drained the tank and cleaned the bottom and replaced both elements and now I have the screaming noise during tank refill so what valve should I look at? Shut of ? Drain?

[@elexiusthompson3051]

Omg I been getting tortured by this for over one year!! Wondering what that noise was.... Thank you

[@Natalie-gc2ue]

HELP how can I get rid of ticking sound in the wall? it’s been doing that for arround one year and i havent experienced that ever before. Please I very much need an answer as it is in the wall opposite of my bed and it’s (mildly put) annoying. Thank you for any answer.

[@Natalie-gc2ue]

If you turn on hot water in the sink the ticking goes really fast and then slows down as hot water starts running. And when the tap is closed the ticks countinue to be heard here and there. It’s driving me nuts.

[@proofscorpion]

is it a good idea to flush or drain your water heater onto concrete? wont the rust from the water (if any) stain the concrete driveway?

[@RogerWakefield]

Ideally you want to drain the water somewhere where it'll end up in a sewer. Hot water will kill grass, and if your water heater is rusty on the inside, you've got a big situation on your hands. There shouldn't be rust inside a water heater...

[@proofscorpion]

​@@RogerWakefield. Appreciate the reply ! I've recently started the residential service side of my plumbing career and I'm striving to be one the best. I was led to the understanding that the glass lined layer within the steel tank can develop hairline cracks and miniature fractures thus exposing the steel to the DWS. ~Also your videos have really helped me make strides in my plumbing skills. I 'm truly grateful!

[@peachpie9326]

Thank you

[@brianfort9233]

When replacing a heating element if water touches the element nut will that short out the element?

[@MrMarbles0Xecution]

Thanks so much. I turned my gas water heater off for a reno and now that I want to turn it back on it makes lots of extra rumbling, I got worried it might start a fire and turned it back off. I suppose its just magnesium and calcium buildup.

[@anthonyesparsen7776]

Keep up what hero bro you are awesome ok coming from a licensed plumber contractor ok also fuel gas installer

[@vivmonroe1802]

So we did the flushing because my husband was not wanting to take a shower after the freeze because yuck was in the water. I started to hear drip noise on the inside of the heater. It did go away but I just want to make sure this is normal expansion stuff.... going from hot water to extreme cold water filling up the tank. I think my husband has invisible Gremlins that follow him around because every time he tries to fix something it doesn’t always go as planned because now the cold water valve started to drip after filled the tank back up.

[@mariocampos6158]

Thank you so much.

[@terdferguson1736]

I do disagree with having open the wall for a water hammer? You can install them right on the appliance hookups. Usually that will take care of it. And usually can acess the main and throw one there. But ya these video are really good. Especially there is some states of this country with some very lacs codes and can really put out some subpar ideas.

[@MisterFixItVideos]

Hey Roger, I just added a video on my profile of what my propane water heater is doing. Could you take a look and comment? It sounds like the same issue other people are having. Thanks.

[@RogerWakefield]

MisterFixItVideos I left you a message on the video. Sounds like the power vent.

[@Yukime92]

Mine is making a rhythmic water pumping sort of noise. At first I thought it was the water pump on my cat's water fountain, but it's coming from the water heater.

[@theodorajackson6233]

Hi Roger i got a serious question do know if my hot water is making noises at night we have one that pops all the time and we had the lines leaking and rust coming out of the pipes is there a way to contact my local my plumber to see if something is wrong with the heater and the pipes in general I'm scared of getting red tagged as well

[@reginaking2246]

Will that affect the hot water pressure ? Mine is slow and sounds like my hot water line is going to explode.

[@thesassyraccoon]

So should I just ask my apartment complex for a new (its gas) water heater then? Lol because I brought up the issue of the popcorn noises when we ran hot water as soon as we moved it. I felt it just needed to be flushed, but i honestly dont think thats EVER been done, and this is very clearly not a new or even new-ish water heater. And now its squealing after running hot water after 5 minutes

[@averytango4380]

have you had a Bradford white drip on the fire pan for a cold start (condensate)

[@RogerWakefield]

I’ve really never had any problems with the Bradford White. Control valves in the past but nothing in a very long time.

[@michaellow4368]

New A O Smith G12-UT4040NVR 400 On May13 2019 getting very close to the tank I can heard weak sound like the burner is running, but I know isn't as I don't see flames at the burner. could that be the pilot light flame too strong? I noticed pilot light flame are little larger than normal. appreciate your comment.

[@RogerWakefield]

@Michael Low how old is the water heater and has it ever been flushed? I know you said new but, how new?

[@michaellow4368]

@@RogerWakefield buy from Lowe's on 13May2019

[@michaellow4368]

@@RogerWakefield finally after so many phones call to A O Smith Technical support, they given two Pumbling company contact # to call . yesterday one technician came less than 20 minutes replaced the burner. unfortunately again on the same night one loud humming noise approximately 5-7 second long when new burner kick up. so far no more scary loud noise all nice and quiet at it should be cross fingers.

[@TheBeastKane]

My water heater is rumbling n popping and the water isnt coming out very strong in any of the faucets

[@ThomasACarlos]

My sister's 20 year old water heater makes the "rumble" sound. But oddly enough, it happens only once a day and at the exact same time (around 8:00am in the morning). Just once a day... very odd.

[@nature_guy]

I have an electric water heater it whistles quietly every time a water faucet is turned off, happens in both cold and hot.. Does this mean there is air in the tank? Can the air be let out? Thanks! If not any thoughts?

[@jessl340]

Just means the heating elements are heating up the water.

[@opholliemonroe9592]

This was so helpful!

[@Nat-jm9rq]

I like this guys he is informative!

[@anthonycorona9139]

If a customer has this scale buildup I always make sure to do a hardness test and educate them on softeners

[@MrWolfSnack]

Water softeners will actually corrode a water heater faster. It eats away the anode rod. I just learned this. To counter the water softener eating away the water heater - replace the stock anode rods with an aftermarket electric powered anode rod. It will charge the water and deter the effects of soft water to the anode.

[@cotton1983]

Can you cover vented tanks?

[@frankduarte4270]

What about humming on a brand new water heater ? I wanna say vibration

[@thomasc6868]

I’m having the same thing. Did you get a solution on how to correct this?

[@Explore531]

hello Roger I got electric hot water tank 40 gal and got a problem with it Its starting leaking from the metal case because I know theirs two case plate but on the bottom case is leaking water so I turn off the circuit breaker from hot water switch I hearing loud sounds from the water tank is that normal when removing all the water from the hose leading outside so we getting new tank thankyou

[@lisavinson3970]

Hey Roger, I have a gas heater about 6yrs old... Never been flushed... I keep the area dust clean... tonight for the first time, I heard a water sound like it was hitting the floor / sorta like maybe it was hitting the flame?... by the time I got to the tank the noise had stop and there was not a drop on the floor or around it... pipes were all dry, pilot was lit.. but not burning... we hadn't flushed or turned on the water in over an hour at that point... and now I am paranoid!... any ideas? I've listened to a lot of gas heater noises on youtube and have yet to find something similar at all, not even close...

[@Johnslist]

So Im at my parents' house and they replaced the water heater like 5 years ago. As I'm here alone, I here it cycle like a big water leak, around 5pm. They don't have anything timed to come on, nor is there a softener, just this loud purge for about twenty min then it stops...They never flushed. I was reading up on that and thought I read it wasn't as important anymore. But your saying there is risk to doing it now since it's been at least five years?

[@jimcole2648]

My water heater is gas and lately when running water in a shower or flushing a toilet, it makes all sorts of noises. The rumbling and sort. I have a hot water circulatory pump also. It’s only about 4 years old. I did a flush and still does it.

[@leticiacardoso762]

how about noise when releasing air? i calked the installer & dismissed my concern & just reduced the temperature… now it’s still doing it and it increases the VOCs in the basement

[@siucbset]

What happens when your gas water heater keeps popping and you do not do anything about it?

[@terrythomas790]

You then go on You Tube.

[@milesb4231]

So Anode replacement must be an advanced topic.