Is Your TANK Water Heater Making These SOUNDS

Have you heard a weird or strange noise coming from your water heater recently? Today we're going to talk about all the different types of sounds it can make and how to stop them from happening!

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Thanks for watching! I'm Roger Wakefield, The Expert Plumber, and welcome to my channel. On this channel, it's ALL about plumbing. We play games, we experiment, and we have FUN here, talking and learning about all things plumbing!
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Chapters
Intro ► 00:00
Have you heard this noise from your water heater ► 00:25
2questions 2minutes ► 00:41
If your water heater is making a rumbling/growling noise ► 00:52
If your water heater is making a boiling noise ► 01:32
If your electric water heater is making a hissing noise ► 02:13
If your gas water heater is making a hissing noise ► 03:37
If your water heater is making a cracking/ticking noise ► 04:08
If your water heater is making a screaming/whistling noise► 04:48
Replacing the anode rod ► 05:38
If your water heater is making a dripping/leaking noise ► 06:06
How to stop your water heater from making noise ► 07:15
2 questions in 2 minutes ► 07:38
Do you know anyone whose water heater is making noise ► 08:57

[christopherdillard]

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.

[thetourminator]

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.

[AFluidRealiTea]

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.

[Harloha]

I love that you use Bradford White. That's my water heater of choice. 🤙🏼💯🤙🏼

[nadiasdreamysoundscapes]

Thank you for this helpful video. It saved me from panicking.

[soulsanctuaryandwellness]

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?

[RobertDannelly]

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.

[stuntzrZ]

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.

[seedystreetmusic]

Thank you for this video and format with the sounds. I am hearing a water flowing sound when the outside hose is turned on. Ideas?

[MrChickensnatcher]

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

[jimdidonato]

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?

[exclamator]

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.

[Zargan]

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?

[marziiepan]

THANK UUU 😭i was panicking since my rooms in the basement and i was nervous on the noise

[janetbalzanelli]

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

[gravymatt]

Rheem Gas fired tank 10 year old Aug2014 but have never flushed, it is gurgling and knocking. Should I start to flush it now?

[Anglynn]

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.

[lancealmond]

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?

[constitutionallyconscious]

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?

[gdent]

@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