Repair or Replace a Broken Water Heater

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A hot water heater is one of your home's appliances that you don't even notice until it quits working then hopping into a cold shower will be a rude eye opener and you will realize it's time to consider hiring a plumber to install a new hot water heater. 

Fact is your home even without knowing it relies on hot water for several different appliances. Even if you still wash your dishes in a sink try washing them in cold water, or better yet heat some water up on the stove and use that to wash those dirty pots and pans.

Fortunately there are a couple options to consider when it comes to your home's hot water system and they are aimed at making the whole system more affordable and environmentally friendly.

First off you can try to repair the broken water heater.

If your homes water heating system isn't that old you may be able to hire a plumber to take a look at the few basic parts that keep it running. There is a heating element in the bottom of the tank that is most likely the culprit, however there is a regulator that supplies the fuel ie natural gas or electric (depending on the type of water heater you have) and that can go bad although it is less likely.

The Heating Element.
This item can easily be located removed and replaced. If you are pretty handy and u understand that doing this yourself you may void any future warranties go ahead and take a look see if it something your comfortable taking on. If you don't have time or just not comfortable tackling this task contact a local plumber. More than likely your plumber will have the parts in stock and can test or change out a part like this in a much shorter amount of time.

Next the Thermostat.
Like most hot and cold appliances the temperature is regulated by a thermostat. This part can easily be located on most water heater and it set's the water temp from low to high. Even if your water heater is running well it may be a good idea to check this setting reducing the temp selected in this thermostat can save your household money simply by reducing it a few degrees.

Once you locate the thermostat if you have the proper testing equipment you can tell if it is operating properly or not. If you discover it is not functioning properly they are pretty easy to remove and replace. Once again a professional plumber in your area can complete a task like this and will more than likely have the part available.






If you have a gas hot water heater you probably want to stick with that if you have an electric hot water heater that will probably be the easiest type as well. However there are some big advantages to the newer tankless water heaters vs that large tank water heater you currently have.






Advantages

Most tankless units come with a federal tax rebate of $300.

They never run out of hot water.

They last five to 10 years longer than tank heaters.

They're more efficient with no standby heat loss.

They take up less space and can even be installed on walls or outdoors with an anti-freeze kit.                                                                                                                                                                             Disadvantages                                                                                                                                              They cost up to three times as much as a tank water heater.

Your hot water output is split among all your household fixtures.

You may need to add a larger natural gas line to supply the unit with enough fuel.

Venting gas and propane units requires expensive stainless steel tubing.

Electric models may require an additional circuit.

In any case you do have some options. When it comes to selecting the water heater that is right for your home a local professional plumber can help make that choice a lot easier.

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