In Belmont, we get a lot of service calls that start with:
“It takes forever to get hot water.”
Or:
“The shower goes cold after one person.”
Sometimes, it’s a small fix.
Other times, it’s a clear sign your water heater is on its last leg.
If you live in Belmont and you’re not sure whether it’s time to replace — here are 5 signs to help you decide.
🔧 1. It’s More Than 10 Years Old
If your water heater is over a decade old, especially a traditional tank model:
- Efficiency drops
- Internal corrosion starts
- Sediment builds up and clogs the system
We’ve replaced dozens of units in Belmont homes that were simply too old to save.
🌊 2. Rusty or Discolored Water
If you’re seeing brown or reddish water from hot taps only, that’s likely rust inside the tank.
It’s usually the anode rod failing — and once rust begins, it spreads fast.
Don’t wait for it to reach your fixtures or clothing.
🔊 3. Rumbling or Knocking Sounds
A water heater should be almost silent.
If yours is rumbling or popping, it’s probably:
- Filled with hardened sediment
- Straining to heat the same amount of water
- Overheating the bottom of the tank
This extra stress can crack the lining and cause leaks.
💦 4. Moisture Around the Base of the Tank
Even a little water under the unit is a red flag.
We’ve seen Belmont homeowners ignore “just a little drip” — only to come home to a flooded garage or utility closet.
Leaks from the bottom of the tank mean it’s time to replace.
🚿 5. It Can’t Keep Up With the Family Anymore
If your home used to feel fine with one water heater, but now:
- You’ve added a bathroom
- Your family’s grown
- You’re always running out of hot water…
…it might be time to upgrade to a higher-capacity tank or even go tankless.
➔ Explore our water heater services here.
🏡 Why Belmont Calls Adams Plumbing & Drain Company for Water Heater Replacements
✅ We install AO Smith, Rheem, and Bradford White systems
✅ We help you choose what fits your home and budget
✅ We clean up, haul away the old unit, and walk you through your new system
✅ And if anything’s off after install? We’ll come back and make it right
📞 Call us now at (251) 473-1279
💬 Text us at (251) 572-9513
Think it might be time for a new water heater in Belmont?
Call Adams Plumbing & Drain Company and get honest answers — not guesswork.
