Repairing a tank heater
Sometimes only a part has given out, such as a thermostat, an element, a valve or a fitting, and the tank is still sound. We find what failed, then tell you what the repair would involve.
Water Heater Repair and Installation in St. Clair Shores
A water heater that gives lukewarm water, makes noise or leaks at the base needs attention. We help with tank and tankless heaters, whether the job is a repair, a replacement or a first installation.
Homes in St. Clair Shores and the six other towns on our service list can call about a tank heater or a tankless unit.
Water heater work
Replacing a tank
Once the tank has failed, the old heater is drained and carried out. The new one is hooked up to the water supply, the gas line or electric circuit and the vent.
Going tankless
Tankless heaters mount on the wall and heat water only while a tap is open. The plumber confirms your gas line or electrical service can supply the unit before any installation begins.
Adding or moving a heater
A new heater location such as a closet or a basement corner works once water, drain and venting can all be brought to it.
The permit form and the contractor
Water heaters get their own line on the St. Clair Shores plumbing permit form, and the contractor’s current license number is entered on the application.
Choosing a size
The right size depends on who uses hot water and when. A family of four with two bathrooms asks more of a heater than two people do.
Showers, dishwashers and laundry may all run at the same moment in your home. The water heater size calculator suggests a tank for that load, while the tankless flow calculator shows if a tankless unit keeps up.
How old is yours
The label on the heater carries a serial number, and the serial number carries a date. The water heater serial number decoder reads it, which helps when you are deciding between repairing and replacing.
Hidden water under a heater is covered under leak detection, and the home page has the rest.
Call for a free plumbing quote
Call us to discuss your current issue and how we can assist you. The call is free and you get a free, personalized estimate with no obligation. We're here to help.
Call (855) 321-3426