{"id":637,"date":"2020-11-09T11:00:27","date_gmt":"2020-11-09T16:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.awheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/?p=637"},"modified":"2024-05-02T17:35:22","modified_gmt":"2024-05-02T21:35:22","slug":"is-scaling-really-that-bad-for-your-water-heater","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.awheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/plumbing-service\/is-scaling-really-that-bad-for-your-water-heater\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Scaling Really That Bad for Your Water Heater?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The short\nanswer to this question is, \u201cyes it is.\u201d However, we understand that you\ndeserve a bit more of an explanation than that! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The thing is,\nscaling is a very misunderstood problem among homeowners. It is the result of\nhard water\u2014that is, water with a high level of minerals in it. These minerals\ninclude calcium, magnesium, and sometimes iron. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At this point\nyou might be thinking, \u201cbut wait, those minerals are harmless!\u201d And that is\ntrue, partially. These minerals are completely harmless for you to ingest.\nUnfortunately, the same can\u2019t be said for your plumbing system. What happens is\nthat the minerals leave behind deposits in your pipes. The deposits build up,\ncreating clogs and other problems. Plus, they can settle in your water heater. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read on to learn more about this issue, and give our team a call if you suspect you\u2019re dealing with scaling yourself. We’re proud to offer solutions for your tank<\/a> or tankless water heaters<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How to Tell If Your Water Heater Has Scaling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Usually, a homeowner will notice something is up with their\nwater heater if they begin to hear noises caused by deposit accumulation. This\ncan show up as a popping sound, banging, or even a crackling noise. The general\neffect is always the same though\u2014it\u2019s jarring. There is no reason to panic,\nthough there is reason not to ignore this! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These sounds occur because the mineral deposits are settling\non the bottom of the tank, then as the water refills and the burners come on to\nheat the water, they get shuffled around and cause steam bubbles. The sounds\nmade from scaling can be a bit alarming, particularly if you have a gas-powered\nsystem, but as long as you call for service right away, you can prevent damage\nto your water heater. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhy Do I Need Professional Water Heater Service?\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sure, scaling doesn\u2019t put you in any immediate danger. But\nthis doesn\u2019t mean you should treat the problem casually. After all, the\nlong-term effects are what can be problematic and costly, and this could all\nwind up being dangerous if you let the problem go on for too long. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scaling creates an imbalance with the pressure in your water\nheater tank, and this can cause the system to break down or it can lead to\noverflow. Scaling can also wear down the bottom of your water heater tank so\nthat the lining no longer provides protection against corrosion. As a result,\nyou could develop leaks that lead to complete breakdown. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhat If I Had a Tankless Water Heater?\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We referred to tank water heaters above when describing what\nscaling is and what it does. This does not, however, mean that a tankless water\nheater is immune. The truth is, any <\/em>type\nof water heater or boiler system can accumulate scaling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The minerals will coat the coils and keep the system from\nheating up water properly. Also, in tankless water heaters, the scale can begin\neating away at the heating elements, which will prevent them from effectively\nheating the water as they should. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, this is an easy problem to prevent, whether you\nhave a tank or tankless system. By scheduling annual water heater maintenance,\nyou can ensure that your system is checked for this problem and more, before it\nhas the chance to shut down the system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you need help with your plumbing in Waterville, OH<\/a>, look no further than \u201cYour Comfort Specialists\u201d here at AW Heating & Cooling. Contact us<\/a> today! <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The thing is, scaling is a very misunderstood problem among homeowners, and can have detrimental effects. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[81],"tags":[36,136,137,135],"class_list":["post-637","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-plumbing-service","tag-plumbing","tag-scaling","tag-water-heater-services","tag-waterville"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.awheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/637","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.awheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.awheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.awheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.awheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=637"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.awheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/637\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1148,"href":"https:\/\/www.awheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/637\/revisions\/1148"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.awheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=637"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.awheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=637"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.awheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=637"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}