water heater makes noise when hot water is turned on

I’ve had my fair share of noisy water heaters over the years. The most recent one was a real headache. It would make a loud banging noise whenever I turned on the hot water. I tried everything I could think of to fix it, but nothing worked. Finally, I called a plumber. He came over and took a look at it, and he said that the problem was with the pressure relief valve. He replaced the valve, and the noise went away. I was so relieved!

Troubleshooting the Issue

When I first started hearing the noise, I wasn’t sure what to do. I tried turning the water heater off and back on, but that didn’t help. I also tried flushing the water heater, but that didn’t work either.

I finally decided to call a plumber. He came over and took a look at the water heater, and he said that the problem was most likely with the pressure relief valve. He replaced the valve, and the noise went away.

Here are some other things you can try if your water heater is making noise⁚

• Check the water pressure. The water pressure in your home should be between 40 and 60 psi. If the water pressure is too high, it can cause the pressure relief valve to open, which can make a noise.
• Inspect the heating element. The heating element is responsible for heating the water in your water heater. If the heating element is damaged, it can cause the water heater to make a noise.
• Clean the sediment trap; The sediment trap is located at the bottom of the water heater. It collects sediment that can build up over time and cause the water heater to make a noise.

If you’ve tried all of these things and your water heater is still making noise, you may need to call a plumber.

Inspecting the Pressure Relief Valve

The pressure relief valve is a safety device that is designed to prevent the water heater from exploding if the water pressure gets too high. The valve is located on the top of the water heater, and it has a small lever that you can lift to open the valve.

To inspect the pressure relief valve, follow these steps⁚

Turn off the water supply to the water heater.
Open a hot water faucet to release the pressure in the water heater.
Place a bucket under the pressure relief valve.
Lift the lever on the pressure relief valve to open the valve.
Water should flow out of the valve into the bucket.
If water does not flow out of the valve, the valve may be clogged. You can try to unclog the valve by gently tapping it with a hammer.
If the valve is still clogged, you will need to replace it.

Once you have inspected the pressure relief valve, close the valve and turn the water supply back on.

Here is a video that shows how to inspect a pressure relief valve⁚

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Cleaning the Sediment Trap

The sediment trap is a component of the water heater that collects sediment and debris from the water. Over time, the sediment trap can become clogged, which can lead to a number of problems, including noise.

To clean the sediment trap, follow these steps⁚

Turn off the water supply to the water heater.
Open a hot water faucet to release the pressure in the water heater.
Locate the sediment trap. It is usually located at the bottom of the water heater.
Place a bucket under the sediment trap.
Open the drain valve on the sediment trap.
Water and sediment will flow out of the valve into the bucket.
Once the water has stopped flowing, close the drain valve.
Remove the sediment trap from the water heater.
Clean the sediment trap by rinsing it with water.
Reinstall the sediment trap on the water heater.
1Turn the water supply back on.

Here is a video that shows how to clean a sediment trap⁚

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Cleaning the sediment trap is a relatively simple task that can help to improve the performance of your water heater and reduce noise.

Adjusting the Burner Assembly

The burner assembly is responsible for heating the water in the water heater. If the burner assembly is not adjusted properly, it can lead to a number of problems, including noise.

To adjust the burner assembly, follow these steps⁚

Turn off the gas supply to the water heater.
Remove the access panel to the burner assembly.
Locate the air shutter. It is usually a small, adjustable flap located near the burner.
Adjust the air shutter by turning it clockwise or counterclockwise.
Turn the gas supply back on.
Light the pilot light.
Observe the flame; It should be blue and stable.
If the flame is not blue and stable, adjust the air shutter until it is.

Here is a video that shows how to adjust the burner assembly on a water heater⁚

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Adjusting the burner assembly is a relatively simple task that can help to improve the performance of your water heater and reduce noise.