Water Heater making noises

[jimscj8]

My water heater is making noises like water boiling or bubbling. Other than the noises the water heater works perfect. What could be the possible cause?

Thanks,
Jim

[wrench spinner]

Some questions-

1. Well or city water?

2. How hot is your water coming out of the heater?

3. Gas or electic heater?

[PLUMBER RICK]

jim, typically on a gas heater, sediment has built up on the bottom of the tank.

it's usually too late to flush it out as a homeowner.

how old is it and do you flush it out on a yearly basis?

the boiling is water droplets getting superheated between the hot steel tank and sediment. when you open a faucet and the pressure drops, you will get a louder rumbling noise as water boils at 212 with no pressure and higher at higher pressures.

rick.

[jimscj8]

Thanks for the replys, the water is well water with a gas water heater.

Jim

[wrench spinner]

jim, typically on a gas heater, sediment has built up on the bottom of the tank.

it's usually too late to flush it out as a homeowner.

how old is it and do you flush it out on a yearly basis?

the boiling is water droplets getting superheated between the hot steel tank and sediment. when you open a faucet and the pressure drops, you will get a louder rumbling noise as water boils at 212 with no pressure and higher at higher pressures.

rick.

This is the answer to your question

[plumb4life]

The guys are right and run her till she blows............................:eek:

[PlumbingParamedics]

It's the heat traps! I see it all the time or hear it i mean

[JCsPlumbing]

Do you own any chickens?

J.C.

[NorthernIllinoisPlumber]

Do you own any chickens?

J.C.

I do why?

[NoeEttica]

Had an electric that was Very Noisy (Lots of minerals )

AO Smith sent out sand Hogs solved the problem ...

I now tell all my customers "Noise" Is Not covered by warrenty !:thumbup2:

Dave