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We repair water heaters!
Most of us know the feeling of getting into a shower only to jump right back out because the water is unexpectedly freezing cold. Let’s emphasize on this being unexpected. If anything gets someone on the phone with a plumber quickly, it’s a cold shower. Of course, you might be washing up some dishes in the sinks and realize the faucet offers nothing but freezing water, which is a lot less shocking, but nevertheless disappointing. Your first inclination is likely to run down into the basement, or wherever your heating system is installed, and listen for all of the proper sounds and look to see whether all of the proper lights are working. Perhaps you’ve become familiar with your heating system and know exactly what to look for. If your boiler heats your hot water in your home, then that is perhaps an issue with the boiler. If you heat hot water with a separate water heater, then that could be your problem right there.
We are highly trained and experienced in dealing with water heater repair jobs. Typically, problems occur with their components such as heating elements, thermostats, and voltage boards that need to be tested properly for a diagnosis. Testing is done through electrical meters and gauges that tell the professional whether there is any power running through the home circuit board to the heater. It is not advisable for homeowners to try doing these tests on their own. We are thoroughly familiar with what breakers and circuits to shut off to make testing and disassembly of the water heater safe.
Once we have a good look at the components, if one or a few of the parts can be replaced in a cost effective manner and have the heater running again, we will do so to get your hot water on again quickly. On the other hand, since water heaters tend to last between 10 and 15 years on average, it might not be cost effective to have us repair one of these older models if many of the components are not working properly. Since water heaters are relatively inexpensive, it might make more sense to have us replace the water heater entirely.
We are highly trained and experienced in dealing with water heater repair jobs. Typically, problems occur with their components such as heating elements, thermostats, and voltage boards that need to be tested properly for a diagnosis. Testing is done through electrical meters and gauges that tell the professional whether there is any power running through the home circuit board to the heater. It is not advisable for homeowners to try doing these tests on their own. We are thoroughly familiar with what breakers and circuits to shut off to make testing and disassembly of the water heater safe.
Once we have a good look at the components, if one or a few of the parts can be replaced in a cost effective manner and have the heater running again, we will do so to get your hot water on again quickly. On the other hand, since water heaters tend to last between 10 and 15 years on average, it might not be cost effective to have us repair one of these older models if many of the components are not working properly. Since water heaters are relatively inexpensive, it might make more sense to have us replace the water heater entirely.