I only have one recommendation for this video it would have been neat for you to record those sounds and then explain them. But other than that great video.
Thanks for saving me the time. I only clicked on this video because it looked like it actually had recorded the noises because that’s what I’m trying to find and compare right now.
My water heater (RHEEM brand) was installed by a plumber in June 2016. Only reason I precisely when he installed it, is I recorded a video (saved to hard-drive) of him explaining how to flush it. He advised opening the drain valve for 3 seconds, then closing it for 3 seconds, then repeat that process 5 full times. Then after that open it and let drain for 15 seconds. He said those first ~ 5 on/off cycles help stir the sediment around.
After doing dishes or taking a shower, my gas water heater kicks on and few minutes later there is a single, loud metallic clank. Is that okay? I’ve flushed it a few times, and that makes no difference. It seems to do it every time it kicks on. Usually shortly after the gas kicks back off. Any tips?
My gas water tank occasionally booms, it's brand new. I've had technicians from the manufacturer and local gas company come out and say it's not a problem. it's very disconcerting. And sound like it's blowing up. What could that sound be?
Hello Roger, your 2018 version of this video said that you shouldn’t flush your water heater if you’ve never flushed it because the cracks in your tank are filled by the minerals in the water. You didn’t mention it in this video. Has something changed on the policy in the last 4 years? I ask because I’ve never flushed my water heater. I’m hearing what sounds like rocks in the bottom. I don’t know if I should flush it or call a plumber. It’s over 15yrs old. I may just need to replace it at this point. I did use highly powerful magnets over the years to try to help with scaling.
I love your videos and expertise knowledge. I live in a mobile home park with an antiquated system in the ground. Lack of proper maintenance has caused major disturbances for residents. Huge pebbles, calcium, chlorine treatment corroding our fixtures. The air pressure fluctuates and there's always air in our cold water inline. I recently researched the electric anode rod by Corro-Protec which claims to break down sediment deposits. I've read my baseline psi for home as 40 psi, drops to 20 psi with one fixture on and to 10 psi with two fixtures on. I am hoping an expansion tank will help and the electric anode rod might also help. Would you recommend any advice?
'Knocking' as in similar to an engine knock? Sorry just trying to be precise with language terms... as I am usually going 'on site' to see the issue... as remotely you don't get the whole picture. Believe me I did techinical troubleshooting for satellites for years, you never take the customer's word.
Is your hot water heater making noise? Stay far enough away from it that you can't hear it! Lol Nice tips I just hope I never have to own another hot water heater, at least not a big one.
I had to change both my elements this past weekend. A pest control guy who knows nothing about water heaters. I got the both changed, and a donkey load of water on the garage floor, cause I thought I drained it properly....🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🏄 Also my sons (10 & 13), and I love watching your videos together, keep cranking them out
It take a good 10-20 minutes to drain. Most efficient method is to remove the drain valve. Be sure the cold water inlet is detached too to prevent vacuum retention. Lol but what do I know, I'm "just a handyman" as Roger says *shrug*
there's actually a secret to changing out elements. you close the inlet and then open a hot valve to release the pressure and close everything up again, then you tape a plastic chute to catch any spillage from the element port and guide it into a bucket. then lay out everything to make the swap as fast as possible - when you pull the old element and slide in the new element, the tank will only lose about a cup of water, unless you fumble something.
I’ve moved 37 times in my life and never heard a water heater make as much noise as the one I have now. The maintenance guy said it’s normal but it makes noise every hour..
Mine is making a knocking noise every hour and lasting about 30 minutes or so and the maintenance man don't know what to do. Ugh, untrained and probably not HVAC certified. Did you all figure it out?
@@ladymomma5098 I usually have my fan on and don’t hear any sounds but my neighbor kept on complaining that I was using my washing machine at night. I’m finally hearing the banging and I believe it’s coming from the area where the water heater is there’s three floors and I’m on the second floor not convinced, it’s mine but we’ll see. Really eerie and strange.
had an electric tank in one place that was actually compromised to the point it was causing electrolysis in the water as it heated. it was a rarely used building and every time you opened the hot tap, you would release the oxygen and hydrogen the electrolysis had cracked the water to.
Is it normal to have a constant hissing sound of gas? I know it’s the gas because if I turn the gas valve off it almost instantly goes away… I would assume it always uses a bit of gas to keep the pilot lit, but I didn’t think you’d be able to hear that, it’s not really loud but it’s a noticeable hiss. Thoughts 💭?
I put in a new water heater and now when I’m taking a shower and the wife turns on the sink I get a banging sound in the pipes…. But if I just have one thing going …. It never happens …. And it didn’t happen before I put in the new water heater …. Thanks if you can help
The issue I am having is my electric water heater will be quiet and out of nowhere it will make a loud singular boom type sound, similar to a fireworks mortar. And just tonight the breaker popped and apun turning it back on the loud booms seemed to happen more frequently than previous.
Great video, our situation is that ever time the water is ran I can here the water running because my office is right next to the garage and I hear a growling noise. Is this something to worry about. I did flush, but I have seen different videos and I am concerned if there is sediment in the bottom that is not getting flushed.
My hot water heater is making a hissing sound from the top and if I shine a light over the exhaust hole area I can see a very, very, fine spray like the bubbles on top of a freshly poured glass of soda (or pop)... Any ideas??
Bought a house with a new gas water heater. At random times it makes ticking dripping noise that sounds like it's inside the vent (vent is metel) I think maybe the vent has condensation? Is that normal?
New favorite channel. I didn't even need this specific video, it was recommended. However, since I manage most of my home's systems, I'm "that guy" when it comes to asking questions of the folks who provide service at my home. Demystifying home systems helps people take better care of their most expensive investment OR understand and explain issues in their rented apartments/homes. I want to learn about it not to always DIY but to know how to describe my home situation to my tradesperson so I can have a better chance at getting it fixed right the first time. Super-cool to provide that education and thank you.
My brand new Bradford White makes a metal pinging and tinging sound right when it starts heating. At first it pinged for just 2 or 3 seconds. It has gotten worse and now pings and tings for the entire time the water is heating and really gets going. Any thoughts?Please help. Thanks.
My 30gal. electric water heater is over 20 years old. I'm not having any problems with it but I'm sure it needs replacing. Can you recommend a good water heater that will last me another twenty years?
Ok but I just had to install a new unit and it rumbles and pops every time it kicks on. I have flushed it every 3 months and very little sediment comes out. Why would it still be popping?
Very nice video...informative and well produced! I have a situation that's not quite addressed in the video. I drained my 21-year-old electric tank, disconnected the electric and plumbing, replaced the T&P valve, inspected the exterior for rust (it is amazingly rust free) and refilled the tank. As part of the inspection, I laid it on its side for a couple of minutes. After reconnecting and filling, I let it sit for a while before turning on the electric breaker, just to check for water leaks. I observed the tank making repetitive clicking sounds. They'd go on for several minutes, then stop for a few, then start up again. I assume thermal expansion can't be the explanation, since I never turned on the electricity. FWIW, since I have an open loop geothermal HVAC, I drilled my well down to an aquifer that provides excellent water. Thoughts?
I'm in an apt, our water heater is inside a utility closet but management here has the door to this closet locked at all times, ony they have the key. Once in a while I can hear the water heater whining/whistling, just did it tonight for 5 min straight then stopped. Is it safe for us as tenants to not have any access to this closet or to this water heater? I used to own a house for yrs so it makes me nervous, especially when I hear whining & can't get to it.
Hopefully you have renters insurance...anything happens to it, is their responsibility...Might want to call the head office and let them know about the situation
So I came home yesterday and my gas was off. CWLP, city water light power, in Sangamon county Illinois changed my gas meter outside. CWLP said it was mandatory. I’m sure it is. It’s above my pay grade to argue with them. My argument was, My Wife who works from home Could have talked to them if they would’ve simply knocked on my door and put forth a little Communication. Anyhow, they changed the meter they put a lock on the meter to where it cannot be turned back on, or I could not turn it back on myself, and left a note on my door. The note saying what they did. so after My Wife called, got it turned back on everything’s finally back to normal, sorta!That little bit of drama did not need to be installed into this comment lol but even though it’s a new day I’m still salty, maybe that makes me the jerk ha ha. So I fired up my water heater pilot light. And while I am laying there on the floor because of the awkward position my water heater was installed next to my boiler. I’m listening to it run and I start hearing sizzling drops. It sounds like someone dripping water into a hot pan. What do you think that is? Personally, I think it’s condensation like you spoke about. But, my wife, remember her? She’s the paranoid one who demanded I get online and find out what it is because my explanation after 30 years of marriage is not good enough, so that’s my question. What is the sizzling water drop noise after relight my gas water heater?
Howdy, from a fellow Plumber in Dayton Ohio. I used to carry a 3/4 threaded ball valve with brass nipples on each end on my truck. For "LIMEDOGS" that's what I called them. When there was no option but to drain the water heater, it was a gamble especially the boiler drains that were plastic, but with the waterlines still connected I would remove that boiler drain and screw in the threaded valve, shut the valve, disconnect the waterlnes,get a long screwdriver the open the valve unclog the line with the screwdriver, once it got it open then shut the valve attach a gardenhose to the nipple, run the hose out to floor drain and drain it. I put them on my own W.H. to flush out my own every year. Later Homie. And don't get Flushed!
My gas water heater will rumble and pop when cold or hot water is drawn. I have found no sediment when flushing it. The cold water aspect is confounding to me.
Excellent advice once again! On a side note: i asked an hvac installer to give me a quote on a tankless system. the response i got was "we only have done it once" that was the end of that. i might get a second opinion some day. All i know is that bigger gas line would be required to deliver instant hot water.
The gas ones work from what I heard the electric ones don't last and have to pull 3 50amp circuits to them it uses 150 amps at 220V. We bought a heat pump water heater it was expensive now we get a whistling noise. The noise is intermittent from what I read that noise is from either the pressure relief valve or a crack in the top of the tank where it sucks air. Problem is it's intermittent I can't get the installer out here when it's making the noise. I'm kind of regretting buying such an expensive water heater now good old fashion direct element water heater is way to go. If I had gas here I would use that. They last for years if you flush the tanks.
We just had a new water heater installed about 2 weeks ago. We recently noticed a slight whistling noise we thought was coming from outside but further investigation and we realized it’s coming from the boiler. Is this concerning or common?
Okay just found this video. I moved into the apartment I live in going on 3 years in May. They have never came in and flushed out the tank. Now I'm hearing knocking and banging sounds coming from it. I've noticed it's usually after I take a shower a few hours later. I also noticed that my shower is usually out of hot water before I'm done in the shower. So it's not even lasting 20 minutes for hot water. Would you suggest hot water flush? Or just completely replacing it? Not sure how old it is I would have to actually look at the hot water heater or ask my landlord.
@@gerarobinson172 the manager brushed it off said there was nothing wrong and didn't bother to even come check it out. Said it was "normal" ... I've since moved. They were never getting things fixed. I would never recommend anyone to rent from them. I cleaned the apartment top to bottom. Shampooed carpets. Removed all belongings and trash... Left it move in ready.. just for them to tell me I needed to give them a 60-day notice and send me a bill ... Unbelievably the worst renting experience.
What if it makes that grumbling noise (vibrates) only when hot water tap is opened fast? Only when opened fast, never used to happen before and I have no idea, quick google search told me it's either pressure difference or something, trapped air or cracked pipe.. I would have known if its cracked pipe, could it just be a pressure thing? Does anyone know? I know Roger probably won't see this comment ;x
My Bradford white 40 gal natural gas water heater was 26 years old when I decided to replace it. One of the reasons I decided to do so was because it was making terrible noises and I figured that they translated to “if you don’t change me soon I’m about to destroy this garage”.
@Rogerwakefield I'm a heating guy by trade and I just happened to stumble across your tutorial on your water heater very nicely done before I start a brand new furnace up I always tell the homeowner to open their windows because their fire alarms are going to go off not to worry that the heat exchanger is coded with oil to keep it from rusting during shipping but their fire alarms are going to go off and their house might get a little bit smoky with a smell anyhow very nice job I subscribe to your page might take a line or two from you and use it on a customer someday you can always learn from another professional keep up the good work and letting people know that their water heaters not going to blow through their roof that it's naturally making noises and all is well and as long as they don't plug the TNP valve it won't flow through the roof lol
What about a running water sounds from water heater and in the wall in the bathroom? No signs of a leak. Also getting warm water from cold water knob in bathroom after hot has been used. We are on a well if it matters.
I have a Bradford white direct vent from the bottom from underneath my house into the water tank and when it’s running, you can hear the burners burning properly. You can open the door and look inside and it looks consistently burning but I have a whooshing sound coming from the tank it’s woosh stop , woosh stop, woosh stop, the whole time it’s burning, what is that?
What does it mean when my gas water heater sounds like there is air escaping from it but it doesn't smell like gas....Edit: I am guessing it is from the rain on the fluke that it's burning off the condensation...
I have a new sound that I would love for you to help us with please. Our hot water cylinder has been making a washing machine noise. the kind of sound when the washing machine is full of water and the clothes are being mixed around. What do you think please?
I thought cold expanded...like why soda explodes in the freezer and why you put a bag of water in too tight shoes before you putting it in the freezer?
Thank you whistling sound tired temperature down does this help only year old had thermostat mother board element changed any input sir it been stressful
My water heater is making a light farting noise it’s quiet but noticeable across the room. It sound all the time it’s running up until a few a minutes after it’s shutoff
My old water heater in my apt started making a light constant popping and thumping sound. Landlord replaced it with a new one and now this ones doing the exact same thing a week later. What do i do its a brand new water heater? Keeps me up at night.
I’m nervous because am hearing a swooshing sound. Like washing machine/ocean waves really loud through the walls from where storage room is and water heater is. Afraid will explode
I live in a basement apartment and the furnace, AC/Heater are all down here in the basement behind some normal hollow core doors not too far from where I hang out/sleep. I already had to deal with other noises from the central air system, but now the water heater makes annoying knocking sounds multiple times a day(probably when hot water is being used). Bugs the crap out of me and my landlord won't do jack. She doesn't even respond to my texts., ever. I'm tempted to try to drain it myself with the help of a YT vid, but I hear a lot of times that doesn't fix it. Had no clue about an annual drain, and have been living here for less than 2 years either way. Also tempted to get solid core doors in front of all those noise sources as well as the entrance to my appt which is right by my upstairs roommates kitchen. Expensive though and I don't make much money. These noises drive me nuts but not much I can do about it it seems.
What’s your thoughts on a electric hybrid water heater. Looking to do a upgrade for my house and not sure if I want to go with standard electric or hybrid system
Make sure you have a full port valve. Some models ship with a tiny hole that sediment gets clogged up in while flushing. It is really simple maintenance.
@@stuntz0rZ u sound like you know a thing about plumbing. I got a question about a 3 handle shower valve I purchased yesterday. Trying to replace in my older home. I picked up a pfister yesterday. Seems to be ok for $115 at HD. The old Moen valve had 2 proprietary fittings on hot & cold.. im just realizing. Some weird union joints they don’t sell at any store. I tried to use a 1/2 inch female adapter on hot & cold side.. I keep getting a leak out top of both 1/2 inch female adapters. Of course no leaks where I solderd below it….. I’m using plumbers tape. No reason this should have a leak. Are you able to attach a sharkbite over previously solder’d copper? Any suggestions are appreciated.
@@bobduffy7744 Never have done one of those shower valves. Sorry, not much help there...But I want to someday. The leak is coming from where you applied plumbers tape? After the plumbing tape you need to use a thin layer of some kind of sealant (pro dope). For further seal protection you can even put wick in between the threads.
@@stuntz0rZ SOB. I didn’t think the compound was absolutely necessary. You think that would do it eh.? Maybe ur right… it sucks the amount I’ve spent and time in the past 2 days trying to install this. I could have hired a plumber for about the same price. Now I’m debating when I go to the store tommrow. To either get two 1/2inch female adapter sharkbites and call it a day. Or solder on the 1/2 inch female adapters with pipe dope. If I use a sharkbite you think I’d still want to use the compound & tape ? I haven’t used many sharkbites in my day.
This is a great video. But it didn't quite help me out in my case. I just installed a new pressure relief valve, and now it sounds like a tea kettle on the stove after a few hours. I'll go and open the relief valve manually and drain some water out (less than a gallon) and it stops for a bit. The old one was just pouring water (hence the massive water leak we had) so that's why I replaced it in the first place. I thought it was due to build up inside the valve causing corrosion but now I'm not sure. I've been told it could be an issue of the water pressure being to high, but I can't find any info to back that theory up. Any suggestions?
You may need a permit, more areas require permits than they used too. For a leaking water heater, you can get the permit after the install as an emergency. The directions that come with the water heater generally tell you how to install it. Some jurisdictions require hard piping, some require flexible piping, hard piping needs more experience. Also, the water heater is not supposed to be transported laying on its side, so you really need a truck (which can be rented at the store, or you can get delivery) to bring it home. There are also instructions on the flex pipe, which should never be reused. Pick up the gas leak detection liquid, soap can cause corrosion. You also need pipe dope and/or gas Teflon tape for joints.
