ramsfan
Premium Member
- Model Number
- AO Smith
- Brand
- Age
- More than 10 years
Helo, two years ago, I bought a home out of foreclosure. It had many issues that needed to be resolved. One them was related to the water heaters. The home has an interesting system of two water heaters that work in tandem to supply hot water. When we bought the home, one of the heaters was literally spraying water out of the bottom of the tank. We had that one replaced, but not the other one.
We have also learned that the home's water softener was non functional for at least five years prior to our purchase, the home is on well water, and have seen continued evidence of hard water deposits in all appliances, faucet heads, etc... We have replaced many of the appliances that were beyond repair, etc...
Here is my question. The water heater that was not replaced is 12-13 years old. It makes a popping sound when it runs, and it seems to run very often. I did some basic research, and it appears this popping sound is due to sediment buildup (makes perfect sense). The recommendation online is to drain the hot water heater (and kind of flush it as well) to remove sentiment.
My question for the group is seeking an opinion. Given the history of the home and the water, and given the history of the other water heater which was installed at the same time (2005) and failed and leaked, do you think it is worth it to try and keep this one going by draining/flushing, or do you think it best to simply replace with a new one?
I am a newbie, so I am open all information, ideas, and opinions. Thank you!
We have also learned that the home's water softener was non functional for at least five years prior to our purchase, the home is on well water, and have seen continued evidence of hard water deposits in all appliances, faucet heads, etc... We have replaced many of the appliances that were beyond repair, etc...
Here is my question. The water heater that was not replaced is 12-13 years old. It makes a popping sound when it runs, and it seems to run very often. I did some basic research, and it appears this popping sound is due to sediment buildup (makes perfect sense). The recommendation online is to drain the hot water heater (and kind of flush it as well) to remove sentiment.
My question for the group is seeking an opinion. Given the history of the home and the water, and given the history of the other water heater which was installed at the same time (2005) and failed and leaked, do you think it is worth it to try and keep this one going by draining/flushing, or do you think it best to simply replace with a new one?
I am a newbie, so I am open all information, ideas, and opinions. Thank you!