Water Heater Service for the Winter Holiday
It’s almost the winter holiday season, a time for rest and relaxation amongst those you love. Yet, possibly one of the most frustrating things that can ruin your time at home these winter holidays is a broken water heater. How will you enjoy your holidays if you are perpetually in a bad mood about having to shower in cold water?
Fear not, as you can hire Ryan’s Plumbing company to service your broken water heater before the winter holidays arrive. We can come out to your home at your earliest convenience and identify what is wrong with your water heater, and then fix the problem. With our help, you will have hot showers galore this winter holiday season.
If you’re interested in learning what type of water heater you have and the possible reasons why it broke before booking a water heater plumbing repair service with us, continue reading.
The Two Types Of Residential Water Heaters
Below is a brief explanation of the two different types of water heaters usually found in residential homes that often require repair services. At Ryan’s Plumbing, we have the necessary knowledge required to repair both types of water heaters we speak about.
Water Heaters With Tanks
In most residential homes, there is a water heater that is equipped with a tank. This type of heater uses coil or gas technology to heat the water by either of these components. If your tank has stopped working, we at Ryans Plumbing can replace the electrodes in many instances without replacing your entire water heater. Also, when we evaluate your tank water heater, we can identify its problems and recommend the possible solutions surrounding fixing it.
Tankless Water Heaters
Unlike a tank water heater, a tankless system is a newer technology. This type of water heater uses either gas or electricity to provide you with hot water as soon as you open a tap. A tankless water system has many benefits, which is why it is becoming popular, but they still need to be serviced as they do break. These systems are cost-effective, and they take up less space in your home. We can help you install a tankless water heater, and we can service your system if or when it breaks.
The Possible Reasons Why Your Water Heater Broke
At Ryan’s Plumbing, we know how to service both tankless water heaters and water heaters that have tanks. Regardless of which type you have, there are a few reasons why they break, which we have briefly spoken about below.
Sediment Build-Up
Often a water heater will break because of sediment build-up. This is most commonly seen in cities because commercial hard water contains numerous minerals which deposit at the bottom of a water heater tank. When they deposit at the bottom of your heater’s tank, the minerals create a sedimentary layer on and around the burner. Since the burner has sediment build-up covering it, the burner overheats, and your tank weakens until it finally breaks.
Internal Water pressure
Located inside your water heater is a specially engineered safety valve that manages the pressure inside your tank. Over time this valve begins to wear out, and the older your tank becomes, the more worn out it gets. Eventually, it will begin malfunctioning, and the built-up pressure will cause a leak or a burst pipe and likely break your water heater.
The Age Of Your Water Heater
As is the case with most appliances, your water heater isn’t built to last forever. Over time it will begin breaking and experience many problems that could include leaks and inconsistent water temperatures.
Most standard water heaters are only built to last eight to ten years, so if yours is older than that and has broken, you will need to get it serviced. Even if your water heater hasn’t broken yet, it would be a good idea to get it serviced if it is this old as you will save yourself high electricity bills.
Having a broken water heater during the holidays would be an incredibly frustrating and unpleasant experience. That’s why you should consider hiring a professional plumbing repair service like Ryan’s Plumbing. We can fix both tankless and tank water heater systems that have broken. With our help, you won’t be participating in cold showers this winter holiday season.
Do you have plumbing questions and want to know more about our range of services? If so, you can fill out our online contact form. We are a committed team that offers an array of different plumbing services serving the areas of Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Siesta Key, Osprey, and Venice. When you’re ready to book us to fix your broken water heater, you can attain a virtual estimate on our website.
