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When Is It Time To Replace Your Water Heater?
Water heater issues are not a problem until you notice a huge puddle in your
basement, or you turn on your shower and the water is icy cold. That raises
one very important question: “Should you repair or replace your water
heater?” Below is a guide that will help you decide when to replace your water
heater:
Diagnosing Water Heater Problems
The conventional water heater is very simple. The cold water comes inside of
the tank and is heated using a gas burner or an electric element. The
temperature of the water heater is regulated using a thermostat. The
temperature usually ranges from 120 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Pressure
builds up inside of the tank when the water heats. The pressure sends the hot
water out of the tank when you turn on the tap. There are only a few things
that can go wrong with your water heater
http://callairsolutions.com/services/heating/ because it only has a few moving
parts:
Thermostat Is Broken
Pilot light goes out
Heating element or burner fails
Valve Sticks
Having any of those parts replaced or repaired is relatively inexpensive.
Plumbers can fix the problem for $150 to $300. However, you will probably be
buying a new water heater in the near future if your water heater is more than
10 years old.
When Replacement Is Your Best Choice
Repair is not an option once your water heater starts leaking. The good news
is that newer water heaters are much more energy efficient than the older
ones. They are also less prone to corrosion.
You will typically spend between $500 and $1,000 on purchasing and having
a new water heater installed, but if your new unit meets Energy Star
requirements, you will be able to save up to 20 percent on your energy bill,
making the initial expense worth while.
Maintaining Your Water Heater
One of the key things you can do to keep your water heater functioning for a
long time is to make sure it receives regular maintenance. You will need to
remove the sediment in your water heater by flushing it out once a year. You
will also need to check the anode rode once every three years.
Call us for your water heater maintenance and replacement needs.
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