Welcome to water heater week! Well, it’s not really an official holiday yet, but it should be! Every so often, homeowners should take note of their water heater. It’s important to investigate things like the quality of your water temperature, the quality of your water itself, if you’ve dealt with any leaks, and even the age of your water heating system. Problems with each of these can point to signs that you need to replace your water heater, especially if it’s getting old.
Water heater replacement services can sound daunting, especially because homeowners don’t want to toss out their old systems if they still have a few years of good service left. So, when do you know that it’s time to replace your water heater? We’ll answer that and more down below.
Just make sure you have a professional’s number on hand for any issues with your plumbing in West Palm Beach, FL.
Today, we’re talking about water heaters. You probably already know this, but your water heater is integral to your entire way of life. From hot showers, to laundry, to even doing the dishes after a holiday feast, you’re really not getting anywhere without your water heater. This is why it’s so important that we are honest with ourselves, and our prospective service technician about the state of our water heating system. The truth is that not many homeowners know the ins and outs of their water heating systems!
You know that if our team is going to bring up a certain piece of technology, it’s something worth talking about. We’re old fashioned plumbers, we don’t like gushing about the latest and greatest in plumbing technology because it’s usually not worth it. Nothing beats professional plumbing with the right equipment, right training, and a little bit of elbow grease provided by yours truly.
Imagine this scenario: You jump into what should be a hot shower to discover that either there is no hot water, or the consistency of the heat is off. You check your water heater to discover that it’s sprung a leak. Water is pooling up on the floor, and it’s time to take action! What do you do next?
Water heaters are designed to last a long time. This is particularly true if you properly care for yours and having annual maintenance done on the appliance. No matter how well you take care of your water heater, however, it’s not going to last forever.
When you picture a classic water heater, you likely think of a large tank inside of your basement, a crawlspace, the garage, or elsewhere, full of hot water and lots of external and internal components that keep things running smoothly. This large tank water heater, with all its safety switches and valves, needs regular maintenance—including flushing the tank sometimes if you have hard water. This is something you may have experience with.
Selecting a new water heater is a bit more complicated than shopping around for the best washer/dryer or the right oven and stovetop. Design, performance, and budget tend to be the most important considerations for appliances like these. But with a water heater, it’s not really about the look of things.
