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Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Water Heater
At Aspen Plumbing Services, we understand how confusing the choice between repair and replacement can be. A lot of the time, you might not even know there’s a problem with your water heater. To make it easier to determine if a new water heater is on the horizon, we’ve assembled a list to help you assess your need:
Your Unit is Over a Decade Old
Was your water heater in place when you moved in? Was it there to watch your kids grow up? If it’s pushing double digits, replacing the unit is often more economically advised than repairing it. At that age, trying to band-aid the problem is like trying to save the Titanic with duct tape.
Rusty Water
Rusy
No Hot Water: You turn on your hot water and get cold water that never warms up. Hopefully, you check before you step into the shower. This unpleasant scenario is the most obvious sign that something’s amiss with your water heater. Check the circuit breaker and pilot light. If neither help, give Aspen Plumbing Services a call for a free water heater quote.
Odd Smells
Odd Smells: Take a sip from a glass of tap water. What does it taste like? Smell like? If there’s a metallic tinge to it, that’s a sign that your water heater’s tank is breaking down and impacting your water supply.
Thermostat Issues
Thermostat Issues: Is the water from your tank warm, but not hot? Are you sure it’s set to at least 120°F (49°C)? If neither helps, reach out to us for prompt service and a potential replacement quote. The inability to reach the target temperature is a telltale sign that your heating element is burning out.
Odd Noises
Odd Noises: Are loud cracks and popping noises keeping you up at night? These occur when sediment build-up starts impacting the heating elements and water tank. While this can sometimes be solved with cleaning, it can also be a good time to get a quote on replacing the unit.
Rusty Water
Frequent Repairs: Are you and our plumbers on a first-name basis? Have we been out to your house more than twice this year? This is a sign that your major water heater components are breaking down. In cases like this, installing a new unit is often more economical than propping a dying one up.
Odd Noises
Leaks: Leaks are never a good sign. If you see water puddling around your unit, it’s a good sign that the seals on the tank have failed. Replacing the unit—perhaps with a tankless model—is typically the best solution.
Frequent Repairs
Odd Smells: Take a sip from a glass of tap water. What does it taste like? Smell like? If there’s a metallic tinge to it, that’s a sign that your water heater’s tank is breaking down and impacting your water supply.
Leaks
Thermostat Issues: Is the water from your tank warm, but not hot? Are you sure it’s set to at least 120°F (49°C)? If neither helps, reach out to us for prompt service and a potential replacement quote. The inability to reach the target temperature is a telltale sign that your heating element is burning out.
Why a Professional Water Heater Installation is Vital
If you’re thinking about installing a new water heater yourself, you might want to reconsider. It’s not an easy project, and the consequences of messing up can be deadly. You wouldn’t represent yourself in court or try to do your own brain surgery. And, you shouldn’t install your own water heater either. Below are a few risks to taking a DIY solution to water heater replacement:
If you’re thinking about installing a new water heater yourself, you might want to reconsider. It’s not an easy project, and the consequences of messing up can be deadly. You wouldn’t represent yourself in court or try to do your own brain surgery. And, you shouldn’t install your own water heater either. Below are a few risks to taking a DIY solution to water heater replacement:
Explosive Elements in Play
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Poorly Matched Units
Home Resale Issues
No Peace of Mind
The Best Way to Protect Your Water Heater Investment
Aspen Plumbing Services is a customer-focused plumbing Ensuring your water heater operates safely is important. These units have numerous safety devices that require routine testing. The only way to confirm they are operating as intended is to regularly schedule a water heater inspection. These maintenance visits help guarantee your water heater is safe to operate, however.
Water heater maintenance also keeps your unit running efficiently. During regular operation, calcium and other minerals build up in your system. These sink to the bottom of the unit, serving as a barrier between the heating element and the tank. This makes it harder to produce hot water and can lead to weak spots in your tank. During our checks, our plumbers will flush your water heater, freeing it from clogging sediment buildup.
Skipping recommended maintenance visits can drastically decrease your system’s lifespan. While visiting your home, our plumber can spot minor issues before they lead to a problem that requires whole system replacement. They will also test all components for any signs of weakness or misfire. When done, they’ll report these findings back to you.
Invest in a quick tune-up on your water heater to protect the investment you made in it. Call (517) 750-9913 to learn more about our water heater maintenance programs.company that was founded in 1981. Located in Jackson, MI, we employ highly trained technicians whose goal is to provide the absolute best service and guarantees in the business and who go above and beyond the call of duty to make sure that all of our customers have an amazing experience working with us.
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- In Business Since 1971
- Family Owned & Operated
- Free Estimates On Installations
- Low Interest Financing Available
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Aspen Plumbing Services
- 4131 W. Michigan Ave. Jackson, MI 49202
- Phone: (517) 750-9913
- Fax: (517) 750-0900
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