Covington, VA Virginia 24426
Whenever you are having any water heater issues we are available and prepared to assist. Water heaters can be leaking from the underneath or from the top. In either situation, you need it fixed immediately. Our expert plumbers can help with tankless, gas, and electric water heaters. We are able to troubleshoot many different issues including leaks, the water heater not heating, not getting hot, or stopped working.
Customer satisfaction is our #1 priority. We happily offer great response times and top quality services for all our customer's water heater needs. Our mission is to get your job done just the way you want it in the least time possible and with the minimum inconvenience and disruption to your household.
After a full evaluation, we will suggest the most fitting solutions for your property and your pocketbook. Our experienced pros can help with any sized residential or commercial project, and provide you with top quality and workmanship.
There are a multitude of different types of water heaters which include electric water heaters, gas water heaters, and tankless water heaters. No matter what kind is in your home, we can provide assistance. Our plumbing pros know exactly how to fix them. We’ll stop leaks, replace or install new water heaters, and take care of any additional water heater repair issues.
Standard tank type water heaters are big holding tanks which house from 30 to 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 quite dependable, however they sometimes have issues. Below are some commonly occurring issues that affect standard tank style gas and electric water heaters.
The most frequent reason there is no hot water in the water heater is a fuse has tripped. The first thing one should evaluate is the breaker box.
If the fuse box is okay then the heating elements or the thermostat on an electric water heater might be faulty. On a gas water heater, the key things to check are the pilot and the gas control valve.
Rust colored hot water can be due to corrosion of the pipes, water tank, or anode rod. If this remains unresolved, corrosion could eventually cause further deterioration and result in a leak in the tank. Changing out an anode rod is a fairly uncomplicated job and it often extend the lifetime of your water heater by several years.
Hot water that is simply discolored, but does not contain rust could be caused from calcification build up on the heating element or debris inside the tank.
Hot water which smells like rotten eggs or sulfur is usually caused from bacteria which has amassed in the hot water tank.
A water leak from the bottom of the tank could be caused by a number of 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 of the water heater might be due to the hot water outlet or cold water inlet pipes, a damaged temperature and pressure valve, or a loose connection.
There are several reasons why a pilot will not light or stay lit. The pilot light tube could be clogged, there might be air in the gas line, the gas valve could be broken, or the thermocouple requires replacement.
Odd noises from your hot water heater such as banging, knocking, hissing, and other sounds frequently happen when there is a buildup of sediment in the lower portion of the tank. Hissing could be a sign 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 drop in hot water pressure, it may be caused by calcium build up in your pipes or faucets.
Tankless water heaters are the newest breed of water heater. They are more power efficient than their tank cousins, are more cost efficient to run and usually have a longer lifespan, but are more expensive initially. They require tremendously less space and never run out of hot water, but at the start can need some extra gadgets and re-plumbing or re-routing of gas and water lines.
Our experienced plumbers can help with installing a new tankless water heater system or updating and existing system. It's important find a professional who knows all local plumbing codes for Covington, VA
A tankless water heater uses more gas than a typical heating system, and may need the installation of wider diameter gas lines. You should verify that your existing water lines can accommodate a tankless heater.
One of the most common issues in tankless water heaters is no hot water. This might be due to a variety of things including a gas, electricity, or water supply problem, ignition failure, an error code in the unit, a clogged pipe, or frozen pipe.
Sediment 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 every six months with a descaler.
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.