That awful rotten egg smell coming from your hot water is a classic sign of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) gas. This happens when harmless, naturally occurring bacteria in your water supply have a chemical party with the sacrificial anode rod inside your water heater. It’s a reaction we see a lot here in Big Bear, thanks […]
Category: Plumbing Replacement
If your water heater is making a crackling noise, the culprit is almost always a layer of mineral sediment that has settled at the bottom of the tank. This is a super common issue here in Big Bear because of our hard water. That sound you're hearing is actually water trapped beneath the sediment, boiling […]
Category: Plumbing Replacement
Absolutely. Flushing your water heater after 5 years isn’t just a good idea—it’s a critical maintenance milestone for one of your home’s hardest-working appliances. If it’s been that long, you can bet a significant amount of mineral sediment has settled at the bottom of the tank, quietly setting the stage for major efficiency loss and […]
Category: Water Heaters
