SLC Plumbing & Water Heater Repair
Salt Lake City Water Heater Repair
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Is it worth it to repair a hot water heater?
- Rest assured that when you call us for water heater service we will always give you the best advice possible. If we think that your water heater can be repaired we will explain how long you can expect the repair to last.
- There are many factors to fixing a water heater. Most fixes are determined by access. If we can get to your water heater easily that will play a major part in its repair or replacement. When we arrive at your home or business we will be able to give you an accurate idea of the time involved to repair or replace your water heater.
- Rest assured we are licensed, professional plumbers. As soon as we arrive at your location we can give you an accurate idea of how long the repair or replacement will take.
- Water heaters can be expected to last from 5 or 10 years. The condition of the water plays a fundamental role in the wear and tear on a water heater. Also it will be determined on the maintenance of the water heater. Maintaining the water heater to the recommended specifications of the manufacturer will prolong the life of the water heater itself.
You can always count on SLC plumbing & Water Heater Repair to recommend the best way to deal with any water heater repair problems that you may have. Call us for the best plumbing service available in the Salt Lake City area!
Water Heater Repair Salt Lake City Utah
If you need water heater installation or water heater repair, SLC Plumbing & Water Heater Repair will make sure that you and your plumbing problems are taken care of. Water heaters are a very important part of your home or business. Water heaters provide you with a consistent supply of hot and warm water for dishes, laundry, bathing and many other important parts of our everyday lives. There are many different types of plumbing devices in-between your water heater and your dishwasher, various faucets, clothes washer and shower heads. These devices include pilot lights, heating elements and pressure safety valves and not to mention all of the pipes between the water heater and the vast array of fixtures. When there are problems or issues with any of these important parts of your hot water system in your house, don’t risk making things worse by repairing it yourself. When you call us, we can help you by making sure that it is fixed the right way the 1st time.
Water Heater Types
At this time there are 2 types of water heaters available. Tankless water heaters and tank water heaters. Tank water heaters are the most prevalent however tankless water heaters are becoming more popular since they are more efficient. Tank water heaters work by filling with water and then the water is heated from within the tank. As the preheated water is used from the tank, unheated water fills the tank to be heated for future use. One limitation of the tank water heater is that you are limited in hot water capacity by the size of the tank. If you own a 50 gallon water heater and 50 gallons of hot water is used in a short period of time then you will be out of hot water until the replacement water is heated again.
Tank water heaters are a long proven system of producing hot water but they do have their limitations. Their limited hot water capacity and a finite lifespan as well as being not quite as energy efficient as a tankless system since the water in the tank is constantly being heated until it is used. Generally, tank water heaters have a working lifespan of about 10 years. Some things that will affect the life of your tank water heater are the mineral content of your water and also how often the water heater is maintained as recommended by the manufacturer.
The 2nd type of water heater is a tankless system or on demand hot water heater. These work by instantly heating your water as needed. Tankless water heaters are very energy efficient, take less space then a tank heater and can provide endless hot water. Some disadvantages of a tankless system are, they can have a difficult time providing enough hot water when there is a large demand of hot water put on the system. They also have a difficult time providing consistent lukewarm water when needed. And they are also higher in price than a tank hot water heater. If you are wanting more information on the benefits of a tankless hot water heater please don’t hesitate to call us for details.
And of course, if you are having problems with your water heater, tankless or not, call us, we will take care of you and all your plumbing needs in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Tank water heaters are a long proven system of producing hot water but they do have their limitations. Their limited hot water capacity and a finite lifespan as well as being not quite as energy efficient as a tankless system since the water in the tank is constantly being heated until it is used. Generally, tank water heaters have a working lifespan of about 10 years. Some things that will affect the life of your tank water heater are the mineral content of your water and also how often the water heater is maintained as recommended by the manufacturer.
The 2nd type of water heater is a tankless system or on demand hot water heater. These work by instantly heating your water as needed. Tankless water heaters are very energy efficient, take less space then a tank heater and can provide endless hot water. Some disadvantages of a tankless system are, they can have a difficult time providing enough hot water when there is a large demand of hot water put on the system. They also have a difficult time providing consistent lukewarm water when needed. And they are also higher in price than a tank hot water heater. If you are wanting more information on the benefits of a tankless hot water heater please don’t hesitate to call us for details.
And of course, if you are having problems with your water heater, tankless or not, call us, we will take care of you and all your plumbing needs in Salt Lake City, Utah.