Gas Heater Problems
There are issues that are associated specifically with gas heaters.
-The heater is not large enough to provide a sufficient amount of hot water for your family: Replacing it is the most common solution.
-No hot water: This is often fixed by relighting the pilot light
-Pilot light is not staying lit or it keeps going out: This is sometimes caused by dirt and dust, try cleaning the area.
-Dirty heated water, loud/noisy heater: Sometimes the tank needs to be flushed.
-Leaking of valves: Replacement is most common, but tightening is often a quick fix.
-None or not enough hot water: Could be something wrong with the temperature control.
-Water is scalding hot to no end: Could be the temperature controls, if the heater cannot be turned down, it needs to be replaced.
-Rusty water tank or water: Replace it as soon as possible.
Electric Heater Problems
There are issues that are associated specifically with electric heaters.
-Sediment buildup: This might be fixed by softening the water.
-Not a sufficient amount of hot water: Could be something wrong with the thermostat.
-Dirty water/noisy heater: Tank may need flushing.
-None or not enough hot water: Could be something wrong with the temperature controls.
-Rusty water tank or water: Replace it as soon as possible.
-Leaking of valves: Replacement is most common but tightening is often a quick fix.
-Water is scalding hot to no end: Could be the temperature controls,
if the heater cannot be turned down, it needs to be replaced