The water heater in your home or business is a big investment. During the course of its service life, having regular repair or maintenance performed as necessary on the unit can help ensure it lasts for as long as possible. At some point in time if proper repairs are not performed, you may need to consider a water heater replacement. Alpharetta homeowners and businesses can depend on experienced plumbing professionals to perform both repair and replacement tasks as required to ensure you have a water heater that provides you with an ongoing dependable supply of hot water.
Do You Need a Plumber to Check Your Water Heater?
Various signs can pop up along the way that indicate you need a professional plumber to inspect your water heater. You may hear certain sounds coming from the water heater’s tank, including kissing, whirring, popping, or banging noises. Another sign that you need the attention of a professional plumber is when the unit is leaking. Also, look for indications that the water temperature in your heater goes to one extreme or the other (too cold or too hot). If this occurs, you may need a thermostat or sensor replacement in the heater. If the unit becomes unrepairable or too expensive to repair, you may need a water heater replacement.
Water Heater Issues
Both gas and electric water heaters can have serious problems. If you have a gas water heater and you smell gas, you may have a leak which is very dangerous. Flooding in the basement around an electric water heater can also be a major problem.
Water Heater Replacement
If necessary repairs or maintenance are not performed on your water heater, at some point it may fail to function as long as it should be according to its intended service life. Regardless of the type of heater, at some point it will need to be replaced with a new water heater. A replacement can be performed by a reliable and experienced plumbing professional. However, proper maintenance may prevent this eventuality from occurring prematurely.
A plumbing company with the right experience and quality professionals can help you find the solutions you need for all of your plumbing issues, both small and large, including those involving water heater repair or replacement.