Sun City Water Heater Repair
Water heaters are plumbing fixtures, thermal systems, and fixed appliances. In Sun City, the most common types of water heaters are electric, gas, and tankless. Each type features different mechanisms for heating water, so the issues that may require repairs or complete water heater replacement are also varied. In the case of electric heaters, an element heats the water inside the tank. A thermostat controls the temperature, turning the element on and off as needed.
The most common issues associated with these heaters include:
- Tank leaks
- Broken thermostat
- Sediment buildup
- Faulty heating element
Things are different with gas water heaters. There’s a gas burner that heats an exchanger filled with water. The hot water rises, thus displacing cooler water that flows down to repeat the heating cycle. The issues that Bumble Bee Plumbing mostly sees with gas heaters include pilot light problems, faulty gas valves, clogged burners, inadequate ventilation, and thermocouple malfunction. When it comes to new water heater installation, gas systems have become popular in Sun City because their energy efficiency ratings have vastly improved in recent years.
There’s also an exchanger element with tankless heaters, but the mechanism provides on-demand heating instead of storing hot water. There’s a burner that is only activated when sensors detect demand based on water flow and temperature. Some of the problems these systems may develop include plumbing issues that limit the flow rate. Tankless heaters are supposed to provide enough capacity to run multiple ends simultaneously, for example, the shower and the washing machine, but this is contingent upon adequate water flow. Other issues may include minerals building up in the heat exchanger element and ignition problems that fail to spark the burner.
If you are considering water heater replacement in Sun City, keep in mind that tankless heaters are not adequate for all households, but they have average lifespans longer than their electric and gas counterparts. While gas heaters are more energy-efficient than electric ones, their installation can be more complicated, and their lifespans are shorter than electric and tankless heaters.