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Comment posted My Water Heater Is Making Popcorn Sounds? by Abby F.
get it fixed!
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- uhm.. interesting!
sorry i didnt read it, only the title…lol
peace
- Stop putting pop corn in it.
- get it fixed!!
Bye - me an my grandpa put them in so when it pops a lot it is replacment time good luck
- maybe its overhead get it checcked out
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- Water Heater Issues……..can U Help?
My first question is, what type heater do you have, gas or electric? Is this the first time you have ever drained the tank? What type of pipes are in your house? Do you have a filter upstream of the heater? Calcium is a byproduct of heating water. The minerals in water settle at the bottom, and should be drained out about 4 times a year. Whether you have gas, electric, tank or tankless, calcium is still a problem. If you are considering a switch from a tank type heater, to a tankless unit, make sure you read, and UNDERSTAND ALL THE MANUFACTURERS RECOMENDATIONS, because if you don’t comply with their instructions, you can possibly do some serious damage to the heater, and your house. The gas models especially need to be installed exactly as the manufacturer says, or damage to the unit, or even a fire can be caused, due to the increased amount of gas required, and the flue pipe needing to be replaced. It isn’t just a simple swap out, as some people think. I have removed more units than I have installed, because after researching the problem, all the units I removed, had been installed, without regard for the manufacturers recommendations. Most of the time it is an undersized gasline, but sometimes the flue pipe was not changed out, and after pricing the suggested flue pipe, the customers went back to a tank model. If you are thinking of this option, call a professional, and make sure he has done this type of installation, before letting him or her do the job. Good luck to you! - Water Heater Issues……..can U Help?
If it’s clogged with sediment then maybe most of your tank is and it’s just eating the electricity to keep the sediment hot get a new water heater - Water Heater Issues……..can U Help?
Based on the description of the problem and if the unit itself is older I would consider a replacement. If you look at all the sludge in the bottom that is accumulated you must keep in mind that stuff is coming out in your water when you shower, wash bathe etc. Also they are find now that in tank models bacteria such as Legionaires Disease and others can thrive in a dirty tank that sits for long periods. Not Good!
I have a tankless water heater in my home and it is the best thing ever. It provides endless hot water so you can shower all day if you want and it never runs out. My electric bill went down about 35 dollars a month also as it only turns on when you activate hot water. A tank model turns off and on all day even if you don’t use it. The water is also safer as I indicated as it is not stored and heats as you need it.
I did a lot of research and the largest selling unit and one that I use is the Titan Tankless N-120 Water Heater. They invented it and have been in business 20 years.
All of the information on the unit and helpful things to help you decide are on their site at http://www.titantankless.com
Please be careful about gas models as they are DANGEROUS!
I would stick with electric. - Water Heater Issues……..can U Help?
Replace the hot water heater, it’s done. There’s 3 to 4 inches
built up on the burner plate, if you did clean it off the steel has been sacrificed.
So how’s your harvick 29 car doing, yea mark martin is washed, NOT. - Replacing Element In Electric Water Heater.?
BUT is the wire feeding the htr lg enuf to handle the larger load????????????????????
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November 21, 2009 @ 6:20 am
You correctly observed – the deposits tell you that inside where the water you use comes from is just as bad.
You are wasting energy to heat up the deposits and then the water. The deposits absorb so much of the energy, your bill is high.
Get a new one. It is about time. 22 years is a long time. Nowadays good high energy efficient water heaters have come into the market. Get a professional to install it properly.
You may also consider the :”on-demand” water heaters. They do not heat up and keep it stored like the conventional ones. They deliver nice piping hot water whenever you turn on the faucet. It is the way to go. It takes up very little room in the basement. It is just the size of a bread box. Hangs up on the wall.
November 21, 2009 @ 6:59 am
I can’t believe the answers here, but this is the internet so…
the sound is caused by debris build up “percolating” while the heater is heating the water.
being that it is 22 yrs old, you may have problems draining the tank.
the drain valve generally will not allow the larger particles to pass so an attempt on your part may be rather futile.
i generally remove the drain valve and install a 3/4″ pipe with a full port valve and flush accordingly.
unless you feel confident about replacing the drain valve, i’d leave it alone. should the rumbling get too obnoxious, then change the water heater.
November 21, 2009 @ 8:10 am
You need to flush out the tank. the pooping sound is the sediment that has collected on the bottom of the water heaters tank.
There will be a drain valve on the bottom of the water heater tank. open this up ( Connect a hose and route the water to a drain ) and let it run for 10 minutes. this will help clear this but, you should be doing this once a month.
November 21, 2009 @ 8:23 am
What kills water heaters is mineral sludge collecting at the bottom and forming a corrosive chemical bath. There is a valve at the bottom of the water heater. Drain it until the water is running clear (run a hose to a floor drain or bucket).
That’s one old water heater. You are probably wasting energy and when it fails it will probably flood. If you have an expert come over, you should probably just have him replace it.
November 21, 2009 @ 2:19 pm
sounds like your therostats arent working properly thi could be very dangerous turn the power off to the heater. they can explode if overheating,and causing the water to turn to steam. if you have hard water, chances are your pop off valve is stuck shut and cannot open to relieve the pressure. i have seen pictures of h.w. heaters that exploded thet can do a lot of damage and quite possibly kill you.
November 21, 2009 @ 7:09 pm
The calcium and soap scum is probably your answer.Have you ever flushed it out? you know how? if not hook up a hose and open the valve and drain it ,your going to see a lot of calcium ,sand looking stuff come out.It may be too late if you haven’t done for 22 years.
Good Luck
November 22, 2009 @ 12:58 am
IF AIN’T BROKE DON’T FIX IT,just about one time or another all hot water heaters make that sound,i really don’t know what causes it but mine does it all the time and it still puts hot water in the faucets so i don’t bother it,22 years old,you got your money out of it,or someone has
November 22, 2009 @ 4:32 am
Beam me up Scotti! 22 years old……..full ahead sulu, my wife had one that was 32 years old when it died. Have it checked by a professional. They, the water heaters have been known to cause fires.Live long and prosper.
November 22, 2009 @ 10:12 am
You may have an air lock Your lucky to have it that long
November 22, 2009 @ 10:34 am
AIR IN THE LINES.
November 22, 2009 @ 12:58 pm
popcorn sounds???? what kind of a sound does popcorn make???????
November 22, 2009 @ 6:32 pm
its broken.
November 22, 2009 @ 10:48 pm
22 years old? Get a new one!
November 23, 2009 @ 3:24 am
Throw it out! Its gonna blow up!@
November 23, 2009 @ 9:04 am
maybe its overhead get it checcked out
November 23, 2009 @ 10:29 am
me an my grandpa put them in so when it pops a lot it is replacment time good luck
November 23, 2009 @ 3:03 pm
get it fixed!
November 23, 2009 @ 9:15 pm
get it fixed!!
Bye
November 24, 2009 @ 1:25 am
Stop putting pop corn in it.
November 24, 2009 @ 7:09 am
uhm.. interesting!
sorry i didnt read it, only the title…lol
peace
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