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A poorly installed water heater can cause plumbing headaches in your home and is an actual safety hazard. Water heaters are one of the few appliances in a home or business that should be always serviced by a licensed and insured plumbing professional. There are many components of a water heater that can severely injure someone who isn’t properly equipped or trained, from scalding hot water and electrical shock to actual explosions from gas.
There are many factors to consider when selecting a new water-heating system.
– Fuel source (gas or electric)
– Storage capacity (30 gallon to 80 gallon available),
– Tank type (conventional or tankless).
– Self-cleaning units automatically fight lime and sediment buildup
– Product efficiency ratings
– First-hour hot water delivery and recovery time (the amount of time it takes to heat a full tank of water)
The average residential hot water heater carries a manufacturer’s warranty typically of six years. Commercial water heaters carry a warranty of up to ten years. The warranty period should be about half the expected life of the equipment. Over time, water heaters become rusted and will eventually leak. A water heater leaking from the top may be repaired. But if it is leaking from the bottom, it is time for a new water heater installation. A corroded water heater storage-tank cannot be repaired. However, a burned-out heating element, a leaky pressure-relief valve or a leaky drain might be repaired. As a rule of thumb, you can repair your unit if the labor cost – often not included in the warranty – will be less than $50 per year for the remaining years in the warranty. If not, you should buy a new unit. If your water heater is corroded and the warranty has expired, buy a new water heater.
Simply put, water heaters have a finite life span and will eventually fail. Repair or replacement is a function of age, condition, and budget. If your conventional water heater is nearing the end of its lifecycle (i.e. 10 years +) then replacement is recommended. Technology has made newer generation water heaters more efficient. Contemporary hot water heaters can be up
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