https://stream.echo6.co/videos/watch/7483f09b-2a81-4d6b-93de-0c61fa597046 Stop Your Water Heater Noises Now | Plumbing 101 Is your water heater making weird noises? Don’t panic—here’s what they actually mean. From humming and ticking to rumbling, crackling, and even screeching, I break down the most common water heater noises—what causes them, when they’re normal, and when it’s time to call a pro. Whether you have a gas, electric, or tankless system, this guide will help you identify what’s going on and how to fix it (or when not to worry). Download the Wakefield App ▶️ https://wakefield.app/ Join our FREE community ▶️ https://discord.gg/zu3KHudqAB Get More Calls, Close More Jobs —Without Lifting a Finger! ▶️ https://rogersmarketingmachine.com Get the BEST Leak Detection Equipment ▶️ https://www.leak-pro.com/ ▶️ My favorite equipment & tools on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/shop/rogerwakefield ⏰ Chapters: Humming from the Heating Element ▶️ 00:04 - 00:44 Ticking or Tapping Sounds ▶️ 00:44 - 01:37 Crackling or Sizzling in Gas Units ▶️ 01:37 - 02:47 Popping from Sediment or Venting ▶️ 02:47 - 03:30 Whistling or Screeching Valves ▶️ 03:30 - 04:41 Rumbling and Sediment Build-up ▶️ 04:41 - 06:06 How to Extend Water Heater Life (Anode Rod Tips) ▶️ 06:06 - 06:47 Water Hammer: Banging & Knocking ▶️ 06:47 - 07:28 Loose Components or Fittings ▶️ 07:28 - 08:17 Leaks Causing Hissing or Sizzling ▶️ 08:17 - 08:34 Temp Valve Problems & What to Check ▶️ 08:34 - 11:19 Tankless Water Heater Noises ▶️ 11:19 - 12:11 *NOTE: This description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video and support the channel at NO COST TO YOU. While this channel may earn minimal sums when the viewer uses the links, the viewer is in NO WAY obligated to use these links. Thank you for your support! 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! Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:45:34 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://stream.echo6.co https://stream.echo6.co/client/assets/images/icons/icon-512x512.png https://stream.echo6.co/videos/watch/7483f09b-2a81-4d6b-93de-0c61fa597046 All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://stream.echo6.co/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.