Water Heater Repair | Oak Ridge, TN
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There is nothing more refreshing than having a nice hot shower, there is no better way to wash away the cares of the day. But your mood can quickly sour when only chilly water emerges from the shower. It is just as well that My Professional Plumber of Oak Ridge, TN is on hand to undertake your water heater repair. We only hire the most highly skilled technicians and have somebody on standby 24/7 to deal with any emergency water heater repair that you require.
We do more than just water heater repairs, if you need a replacement heater, you will be in safe hands as we are fully licensed and insured for tank and tankless water heater installations.
When Do You Need a Water Heater Repair?
The easy answer is when your water heater breaks down, but there are several warning signs you should be on the lookout to avoid the need for an emergency water heater repair.
- Inconsistent water temperatures – Does the temperature of the water in your shower vary a great deal? Is it hot one minute and cold the next? One reason for this could be that you live in a hard water area. The minerals that are dissolved in the water can build up on the bottom of the tank and limescale can cover the electrical heating element. If you see this happening on your electric kettle then it is likely happening to your electric heater. My Professional Plumber suggests that you have your heater regularly descaled or you run the risk of a water heater service or even a complete replacement.
- Discolored water – if rusty brown water is leaving your shower head it could mean that bacteria are present in the water. If your tank or pipework is old, rust could be a source of discolored water. On no account should you drink this water as it could be dangerous for you and your family? You need a technician from My Professional Plumber to help locate and deal with the source of the problem.
- Hearing odd sounds coming from the water heater – all water heaters will have some level of noise coming from them. But some noises are stranger than others. Crackling and hissing sounds could be due to limescale deposits on the heating element. These deposits will act as an insulating layer making it harder to heat the water. Any harder working component will use more energy and drive up your electricity bills. Any component that is overworking is more likely to overheat and break down needing an expensive water heater repair. There could be many reasons for strange noises coming from your heater, but if something does not sound right then please give us a call.
- There is leaking water – seeing puddles of water around your water heater is never a good sign. A loose connection or faulty valve could be the cause, but only an inspection from one of our highly trained technicians in Oak Ridge, TN will get to the bottom of the matter. A more serious problem might be a corroded tank and you may need a replacement. As water is a very destructive force it is important to deal with any leak quickly. Any loose water in the heater could damage the electrics and cause a short circuit.
- You never have enough hot water – you probably have not changed your water heater since you have moved into your home. Since that time your family may have grown, and you have probably brought more water appliances to use. If everyone is going to have a shower and you are going to use your washing machine and dishwasher at the same time, then there may be too much demand for your water heater to cope with. Your water heater may shut down if it is overworked, if this happens too often then eventually you are going to need a water heater repair. Staggering the use of your appliances will help, but in the long term, you need to upgrade to a more powerful unit to cope with the extra demand.
- Low water pressure – If you have experienced a drop in water pressure when taking a shower, this could be due to a water leak somewhere in your plumbing system. As most pipework is hidden behind walls and under floorboards, a leak can be hard to detect. Often the first sign of a leak is a sudden increase in your water bills. Turning off all your water appliances and then checking whether your water meter is still ticking over, is a sure way of finding out if you have a leak. The low water pressure could also be due to a faulty valve in the water heater, and you are going to need a water heater repair.
- Funny smells are coming from the water heater – If you use electricity to power your water heater a blown fuse will stop it. Resetting the circuit breaker will usually resolve this problem. A water heater will have many electrical components, any loose solder or overheating components will give rise to a burning smell. Any burning smell is a dangerous sign, and you should turn the unit off and call us straight away.
- The air ducts are dirty or blocked – A gas-powered tankless water heater needs a constant supply of fresh air through the air ducts to enable combustion. These air ducts also carry away any dangerous combustion gases such as carbon monoxide. If the vents are blocked the water heater will shut down, so the vents need to be checked and cleaned periodically.
Why Use My Professional Plumber of Oak Ridge, TN?
We understand the stress caused when a water heater breaks down and we have technicians on standby ready to respond to any plumbing emergency. But the best thing you can do for your water heater is to have it regularly serviced, this will eliminate many of the problems listed above and avoid the need for a water heater repair. The average repair bill for a water heater is over $500, so you can see that it makes sense to have it serviced. So, what are you waiting for? Call us today to book a service appointment.
