El Cajon, CA California 92021
Whenever you are experiencing any water heater issues we are available and prepared to assist. Water heaters can leak from the underneath or from the above. In either situation, you need it fixed immediately. Our experienced plumbers can help with tankless, gas, and electric water heaters. We can troubleshoot a lot of different problems including leaks, the water heater not heating, not getting hot, or no longer working.
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After a full evaluation, we will suggest the best solutions for your needs and your finances. Our experienced professionals can help with any sized residential or commercial job, and offer excellent quality and expertise.
There are a multitude of different types of water heaters including electric water heaters, gas water heaters, and tankless water heaters. No matter what type is in your home, we can assist. Our service pros know just how to fix them. We’ll stop leaks, replace or put in new water heaters, and deal with any additional water heater repair problems.
Standard tank models of water heaters are large holding tanks which house between 30 and 80 gallons of water. They are immensely insulated to help make sure your water will stay piping hot whenever you would like it.
Tank water heaters are normally able to be counted on, however they can have issues. Below are some frequently occurring problems that affect standard tank type gas and electric water heaters.
The most frequent reason there is no hot water in the water heater is a fuse has tripped. The initial thing one should evaluate is the fuse box.
If the fuse box is not an issue then the heating elements or the thermostat on an electric water heater could be faulty. On a gas water heater, the key things to look at are the pilot and the gas control valve.
Rusty hot water could be caused by corrosion of the pipes, water tank, or anode rod. If this remains untreated, corrosion could cause further deterioration and develop a leak in the tank. Replacing an anode rod is a relatively uncomplicated procedure and it often extend the lifetime of your water heater by several years.
Hot water that is simply discolored, but isn't rusty is likely caused from hard water build up on the heating element or debris inside the tank.
Hot water that smells like rotten eggs or sulfur generally is caused by bacteria growth in the water heater.
A water leak from the bottom of the tank could be from several different issues. It could be from a temperature and pressure valve, condensation, a leaking gasket, break down of the tank, or draining from the overflow pipe.
Water leaking from the top of the water heater may be caused by the hot water outlet or cold water inlet pipes, a damaged temperature and pressure valve, or a loose connection.
There are a few reasons why a pilot will not light or stay lit. The pilot light tube could be clogged, there may be air in the gas line, the gas valve might be defective, or the thermocouple needs replacement.
Strange sounds from your water heater such as banging, knocking, hissing, and other noises commonly take place when there is a buildup of sediment in the bottom of the water heater tank. Hissing could indicate that there is a leak or condensation. Most noises are nothing to worry about, but it's still a smart idea to have it inspected.
If you have a sudden reduction in hot water pressure, it might be caused by calcium deposits in your pipes or faucets.
Tankless water heaters are the newest type of water heater. They are more power efficient than their tank counterparts, are more cost efficient to run and usually have a longer lifespan, but are more expensive up front. They need much less less space and won't run out of hot water, but initially can require some extra accessories and re-plumbing or re-routing of gas and water lines.
Our experienced plumbers can assist with installing a new tankless water heater system or updating and existing system. It's essential find a professional who is familiar all local plumbing codes for El Cajon, CA
A tankless water heater uses more gas than a common heater, and may require the installation of larger gas piping. You will also need to make sure that your existing water pipes can support a tankless heater.
One of the most common problems in tankless water heaters is no hot water. This could be related to a number of things including a gas, electricity, or water supply issue, ignition failure, an error code in the unit, a clogged pipe, or frozen pipe.
Sediment build up happens a lot and can cause damage to your water heater. Installing a water softener could slow the build up. An additional solution is to have your water heater flushed twice per year with a descaling cleaner.
The majority of tankless water heaters are equipped with a screen that displays an error code when there is a problem. There are a wide variety of reasons why an error code may show up.