Water heaters are necessary appliances in any home, delivering hot water for showers, hand washing, cooking, and cleaning. But if the only thing coming out of your tap is cold water, you probably have a water heater issue at home. Repairs can quickly address some problems, while others may necessitate a complete water heater replacement. So how can you tell when to get a new water heater? We at General Service Plumbing will help answer that question and resolve all your water heating concerns. We’ll be there on the double when your water heater is in trouble!
Water Heater Repair Vs. Replacement
At General Service Plumbing, we base our water heater services on honest communication and hard work. So if we ever detect issues with your unit that a quick fix can resolve, we won’t ever try to sell you on a replacement. For example, replacement parts for the following are sometimes all we need to get your system running again:
- Heating elements
- Valves
- Thermostats
- Igniters
- Motors
But a replacement may be better if your unit is older than ten years old or experiencing more severe problems. If so, call our professionals at 323-855-7911 for help. We’ll inspect your water heater and honestly assess its condition.
Signs You Need A Replacement Water Heater
Water heaters don’t usually break down out of the blue. Instead, they often display early signs of issues, such as:
- Discolored water – Cloudy, rusty, or brownish-looking water can indicate water heater deterioration or sediment buildup. A corroded unit develops leaks in your water supply, leading to discolored water coming out of your faucets.
- Water leaks – Water heaters are supposed to be watertight. If your unit leaks water, that indicates something is failing. Leaks can worsen over time and cause severe damage to the team and surrounding area.
- Strange smells – If your hot water or tank emits strange odors, it could be due to problems like bacterial growth or metallic grits and flakes mixing with your water supply.
- Loud noises – If your water heater makes strange rattling or rumbling noises, it is likely due to sediment buildup moving around your tank.
Left unaddressed, many of the above problems can lead to water heater inefficiency and failure. Your tank may even rupture and cause extensive water damage in the vicinity. Therefore, scheduling a replacement earlier rather than later is best to avoid expenses and property damage.
The Best Type Of Water Heater
When it’s time for a replacement, our installation experts can supply you with a new, energy-efficient water heater. General Service Plumbing specializes in tankless water heater installation to reduce energy bills and provide near-instantaneous water heating to your home. Although standard water heaters are cheaper to install, tankless heaters cost less.
As a result, they operate more efficiently, leading to energy savings that outweigh the initial purchase cost of standard units. In addition, you can rely on a tankless water heater for up to 20 years compared to the 8-12 years of conventional water heaters. So if you’re interested in a tankless water heater replacement, contact us for more information!
Contact General Service Plumbing For All Your Water Heater Needs
At General Service Plumbing, our experts are available 24/7 for reliable water heater repair and replacement. One call is all it takes to resolve all your water heating concerns. Our technicians undergo extensive training and certification to service all major water heater brands. So the next time you’re dealing with cold water at home, call our plumbers at 323-855-7911 for immediate help!
We offer both tanked and tankless water heater installation services in the following areas:
- Baldwin Park water heater repair
- Bell Gardens water heater repair
- Buena Park water heater repair
- Cerritos water heater repair
- City Of Industry water heater repair
- Downey water heater repair
- East Los Angeles water heater repair
- El Monte water heater repair
- Fullerton water heater repair
- La Habra Heights water heater repair
- La Mirada water heater repair
- Lakewood water heater repair
- Montebello water heater repair
- Monterey Park water heater repair
- Norwalk water heater repair
- Paramount water heater repair
- Pico Rivera water heater repair
- Rosemead water heater repair
- Rowland water heater repair
- West Covina water heater repair
- Whittier water heater repair
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