Why does my hot water smell like rotten eggs?

A rotten-egg smell is usually bacteria reacting with the anode rod, more often on wells or on tanks that sit unused. It is unpleasant but not the same as a gas leak. A.R. Mechanical can confirm the anode and flush the tank. A true gas smell, with no sulphur at other faucets, is an emergency.

Why is my water heater making noise?

Popping or rumbling is usually sediment baked onto the bottom of a tank. A high-pitched whine on a tankless unit can be scale or a restricted heat exchanger. Crackling right after a new install can be normal expansion. Ongoing rumbling means the unit should be flushed or replaced.

How often should a water heater be serviced?

Have a tank checked every year or two, and flush sediment if the model allows it. Tankless units should be descaled about once a year in North Bay, where mineral buildup cuts flow and temperature. The T&P valve should be inspected at the same visit.

Do I need a permit to replace a water heater?

Gas and propane water heater replacements in Ontario must be done by a licensed gas technician, and the install has to meet current venting and code rules. A.R. Mechanical uses G3, G2, and G1 licensed fitters for gas work. Do not have an unlicensed installer swap a gas tank.

How much does a new water heater cost in Ontario?

An installed tank water heater commonly lands in the low-to-mid thousands, depending on fuel, size, venting, and whether the old rental unit has to be removed. Tankless installs cost more because of venting and sometimes a gas-line upgrade. A written quote after seeing the utility room is the only reliable number.

Is a tankless water heater worth it in a cold climate?

It can be, if it is sized for winter inlet temperatures and the gas line is large enough. An undersized tankless unit runs out of temperature when two showers and a dishwasher run together. It does not store water, so standby loss is lower, but the install cost is higher than a tank.

Gas or electric: which water heater is better here?

Gas and propane tanks recover faster and usually cost less to run in North Bay than a standard electric tank. Electric is the right choice where there is no gas line. A heat-pump water heater can cut electric use, but it needs a suitable space and enough room air. The visit confirms what the house can actually support.

What size water heater do I need?

A typical North Bay household of 2–3 people uses a 40-gallon (about 150-litre) gas tank, and 4 or more people often need 50 gallons. Tankless size is based on flow rate and how cold the inlet water is in winter, not on gallons. A.R. Mechanical sizes the unit from the number of bathrooms and what runs at the same time.

Why is my water heater leaking?

Water under the tank usually means the tank itself has corroded, and it should be replaced before it floods the floor. Drips from the temperature-and-pressure (T&P) valve, a fitting, or the drain valve can sometimes be repaired. Shut the cold-water supply if the leak is active, and do not cap a dripping T&P valve.

Why is my hot water only lukewarm?

Lukewarm water is often a failed dip tube, a thermostat set too low, a heating element out on an electric tank, sediment covering the burner, or a tank that is too small for the household. Crossed hot and cold lines on a new faucet can cause the same symptom. A.R. Mechanical can tell a fixture problem from a tank problem.

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Why does my hot water smell like rotten eggs?
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Why is my water heater making noise?
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How often should a water heater be serviced?
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Do I need a permit to replace a water heater?
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How much does a new water heater cost in Ontario?
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Is a tankless water heater worth it in a cold climate?
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Gas or electric: which water heater is better here?
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What size water heater do I need?
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Why is my water heater leaking?
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Why is my hot water only lukewarm?
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