Water heaters bring many comforts and are crucial for providing the hot water for everything from washing the dishes to taking showers. However, they do have to be maintained, and as time goes by, they can be susceptible to wear and tear from use and old age, potentially requiring water heater repair.
When your water heater stops performing at peak efficiency, energy costs can quickly increase, and there is also a chance potential dangers can creep in due to worn out hardware.
At Precision Plumbing Solutions, our water heater repair technicians are experts when it comes to diagnosing and repairing water heater issues. If you suspect problems, we can easily schedule a time to give your water heater a once over to check for any underlying faults and to assess how it is performing.
If your heater fails suddenly, our water heater repair technicians can fix many problems on the very same day, no matter what make or brand of water heater you have. Our pros have plenty of experience providing plumbing services for conventional gas and electric heaters, as we as tankless water heaters.
Hot Water Heater Repair Options
No matter where you live, be it in St. Charles City or County or St. Louis County, our fully licensed water heater repair technicians will advise on any required fixes, and can make them quickly and efficiently. Additionally, we can advise on the best option for water heater replacement that fits within your budget if this is deemed the most cost effective option.
Some frequent water heater repair services that we provide include:
- Gas Thermocouple Replacement: This is a built-in safety feature of your water heater that tells the gas valve if the pilot light is on, and to send gas to power your heater. If the pilot light is off, the gas flow should automatically close. If you have an issue with your thermocouple, you may experience a gas leak or you may find you are unable to run your heater, as the gas will not flow as it should.
- Water Tank Flushing: Over time, sediment can form in the large water holding tank. Flushing this not only cleans the tank, but it also prevents the sediment from being pushed around your system and causing problems in other areas.
- Broken Dip Tubes: Dip tubes deliver the cold water to be heated and sent to wherever you need it in your home. If these become broken, they are unable to pass water to be heated, and you will only be able to receive cold water at your faucets.
- Burner Assembly Replacement: This works together with your pilot light to heat the water. If either of these become dirty or broken, you can find they operate inefficiently, which leads to an increase in your energy bills.
Water Heater Repair Questions
While most water heater problems can usually be resolved, there are some times when replacement is a more cost effective option than repair. There are a few questions that can help decide whether you require water heater repair or if replacement may be necessary.
- How old is your water heater? – The average lifespan of a water heater is around ten to fifteen years.
- What is your budget? – Replacing a water heater is not always budgeted for, but our affordable water heater repairs can help you in this situation.
- How often do you fix your water heater? – We aim to make your water heater repair less frequent by providing repairs done right the first time. However, if you do seem to need repair after repair, it is a sign that you do in fact need a replacement.
Contact Our Water Heater Repair Experts
No matter what questions you have regarding any of your water heater repair problems, Precision Plumbing Solutions has over 20 years of experience in providing fast and efficient plumbing services to the St. Charles and surrounding St. Louis County areas. Contact us online or by phone at 636-887-4367 to learn more and schedule water heater repair service.
