Water Heater Repair in Phoenix
Bumble Bee Plumbing encourages homeowners to call us for water heater repair in Phoenix at the first signs of trouble. Hot water issues are unlikely to go away on their own and will only worsen with time. That means your repair costs will go up. The other issue is energy efficiency. If your problem is affecting energy usage, you’re going to be spending more on electricity or gas each month.
Flushing a tank water heater is the most common repair. It solves many issues and is actually something we recommend scheduling each year. We can replace anode rods, which can lead to that increased buildup. Thermostats do go bad over time, and that’s a relatively easy replacement. Another common and relatively simple fix is valve replacement, such as drain and pressure relief valves.
If your heating element has gone bad, it’s usually a worthwhile fix for newer units. The igniter is a part that sometimes fails on electric units. It can cause tripped circuit breakers before the outright failure. With a gas water heater, you may experience issues with the pilot light or burner. Pilot lights should always be blue. If you notice any other color, disable the system, and call us.
We’ll generally advise water heater replacement if the current unit is old. That’s usually about 10 years for a tank water heater and 20 years for a tankless unit. We may recommend the replacement of a younger unit if the repair will cost more than 50% of the replacement.
With an electric tank unit, you may experience energy loss directly through the tank. Our team can resolve this issue through insulation. We can install insulated water lines, a water heater jacket, and an insulation base.
The typical tank water heater has a 40- to 50-gallon tank. Our company also has tanks as small as 20 gallons and as large as 100 gallons readily available. You may also want to consider an on-demand system. The initial costs are higher, but the total costs are lower. You’ll also enjoy a virtually unlimited supply of hot water.
You may need water heater repair if you notice any of these signs.
- Odd noises
- Rising energy consumption
- Reduced hot water pressure
- Inconsistent water temperatures
- Running out of hot water unexpectedly