Water Heater in Claymont, DE Delaware 19703

There are quite a few different types of water heaters including electric water heaters, gas water heaters, and tankless water heaters. No matter what kind is in your home, we can assist. Our service pros know exactly how to fix them. We’ll stop leaks, replace or install new water heaters, and address any additional water heater repair issues.

Standard Tank Water Heaters

Standard tank style water heaters are large storage tanks which contain from 30 to 80 gallons of water. They are greatly insulated to ensure your water will remain nice and hot any time you want it.

Tank water heaters are quite able to be counted on, though they occasionally have problems. These are some frequently occurring issues that affect standard tank style gas and electric water heaters.

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No Hot Water

The most typical reason there is no hot water in the water heater is a circuit breaker has tripped. The initial thing one should evaluate is the breaker box.

If the circuit breaker is fine then the heating elements or the thermostat on an electric water heater could require replacement. On a gas water heater, the critical things to look at are the pilot and the gas control valve.

Rusty, Dirty, or Discolored Water

Rust colored hot water could be due to corrosion of the pipes, water tank, or anode rod. If this remains unresolved, corrosion could cause further deterioration and develop a leak in the tank. Changing out an anode rod is a relatively simple process and it often extend the life of your water heater by a few years.

Hot water that is just discolored, but is not rusty is likely caused by calcification build up on the heating element or sediment inside the tank.

Smelly Hot Water

Hot water that has an odor of rotten eggs or sulfur is generally caused by bacteria build up inside the hot water tank.

Water Leaking from the Bottom

A water leak from the base of the tank might be due to a few different issues. It could be related to 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 above the water heater could be from the hot water outlet or cold water inlet pipes, a malfunctioning temperature and pressure valve, or a loose connection.

Pilot Light Issues

There are several reasons why a pilot will not light or stay lit. The pilot light tube could be blocked, there may be air in the gas line, the gas valve could be broken, or the thermocouple requires replacement.

Strange Sounds

Strange sounds from your hot water heater such as banging, knocking, hissing, and other noises commonly occur when there is a buildup of sediment in the bottom of the tank. Hissing could indicate that there is a leak or condensation. Most noises are nothing to worry about, but it's still a wise idea to have it checked.

Low Hot Water Pressure

If you have a sudden decrease in hot water pressure, it could 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, are more economical to run and generally last longer, but are more expensive initially. They need a lot less space and do not run out of hot water, but initially can need some extra gadgets 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 switching out and existing system. It's necessary find a professional who is able to follow all local plumbing codes for Claymont, DE

A tankless water heater utilizes more gas than a typical heating system, and may need bigger gas piping. You will want to make sure that your current water pipes can accommodate a tankless heater.

Common Tankless Water Heater Issues

No Hot Water

One of the most common issues in tankless water heaters is no hot water. This could be related to a number of issues including a gas, electricity, or water supply issue, ignition failure, an error code in the unit, a blocked pipe, or frozen pipe.

Mineral Build Up

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

Error Codes

The majority of tankless water heaters have a screen which displays an error code when there is a problem. There are a wide variety of reasons why an error code may display.

Call us today at (877)-959-3534 for Gas or Electric Water Heater Repair, Replacement and Installation in Claymont, DE

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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