Water Heater in West Hartford, CT Connecticut 06107

There are quite a few different types of water heaters which include electric water heaters, gas water heaters, and tankless water heaters. No matter which kind is in your residence, we can help. Our plumbing pros know just how to fix them. We’ll stop leaks, replace or install new water heaters, and deal with any other water heater repair problems.

Standard Tank Water Heaters

Standard tank models of water heaters are large holding tanks which hold 30 to 80 gallons of water. They are highly insulated to ensure your water will remain nice and hot any time you want it.

Tank water heaters are normally able to be counted on, however they occasionally have problems. Below are some commonly occurring issues that affect standard tank style gas and electric water heaters.

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No Hot Water

The most frequent cause of no hot water in the water heater is a blown fuse. The initial thing you should check is the fuse box.

If the fuse box is not an issue then the heating elements or the thermostat on an electric water heater might require replacement. On a gas water heater, the important things to check are the pilot and the gas control valve.

Rusty, Dirty, or Discolored Water

Rust colored hot water might be due to corrosion of the pipes, water tank, or anode rod. If this remains untreated, corrosion could eventually progress and result in a leak in the tank. Replacing an anode rod is a relatively simple procedure and it may extend the lifetime of your water heater by several years.

Hot water that is only discolored, but does not contain rust might be due to hard water build up on the heating element or sediment inside the tank.

Smelly Hot Water

Hot water which has an odor of rotten eggs or sulfur generally is caused from bacteria growth in the water heater tank.

Water Leaking from the Bottom

A water leak from the base of the tank might be caused by 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

Water leaking from the top of the water heater might be caused by the hot water outlet or cold water inlet pipes, a damaged temperature and pressure valve, or a loose connection.

Pilot Light Problems

There are a few reasons why a pilot will not light or stay lit. The pilot light tube may be clogged, there might be air in the gas line, the gas valve might be defective, or the thermocouple requires changing.

Strange Noises

Strange noises from your water heater such as banging, knocking, hissing, and other sounds commonly take place when there is a buildup of sediment in the bottom of the tank. Hissing could be a sign that there is a leak or condensation. Most sounds are nothing serious, but it's still a smart idea to have it checked.

Low Hot Water Pressure

If you have a sudden drop in hot water pressure, it may be caused by sediment in your pipes or faucets.

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Tankless Water Heaters

Tankless water heaters are the most recent breed of water heater. They are more energy efficient than their tank cousins, cost less to run and generally last longer, but are more expensive up front. They demand a lot less space and won't run out of hot water, but initially can need some extra attachments and re-plumbing or re-routing of gas and water lines.

Tankless Water Heater Installation

Our expert plumbers can help with putting in a new tankless water heater system or updating and existing system. It's necessary find a professional who knows all local plumbing codes for West Hartford, CT

A tankless water heater uses more gas than a typical heater, and may require wider diameter gas pipes. You also should verify that your current water lines can support a tankless heater.

Common Tankless Water Heater Issues

No Hot Water

One of the most frequent problems in tankless water heaters is no hot water. This might be due to a number of things including a gas, electricity, or water supply problem, ignition failure, an error code in the unit, a blocked pipe, or frozen pipe.

Mineral Build Up

Mineral build up happens frequently and can cause damage to your water heater. Installing a water softener could slow the build up. An additional possible solution is to have your water heater flushed twice per year with a descaling cleaner.

Error Codes

Most tankless water heaters are equipped with a screen which puts out an error code when there is an issue. There are a broad variety of reasons why an error code may appear.

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Our plumbers service all brands of Water Heaters including:

• American
• American Standard
• AO Smith
• Bosch
• Bradford White
• Ecosmart
• Eemax
• GE
• Giant
• Heat Pump
• HTP
• John Wood
• Kenmore
• Navien
• Nibe
• Noritz
• Paloma
• Reliance
• Rheem
• Richmond
• Rinnai
• Ruud
• State
• Stiebel Eltron
• Takagi
• Whirlpool

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