Water Heater Repair and Replacement
If your like most people you don't ever think about it until something goes wrong. Having hot water has become one of those modern luxuries that we take for granite up until the point when you run out of hot water. When you have a water heater quit working you don't exactly have a bunch of time to be waiting around for it to be fixed. Chances are, if a plumber is available to make the repair you are going to let him make the fix. We install Bradford White water heater's for around a $1000.
If you are having trouble with your water heater there are a few things that you can troubleshoot to identify if your water heater needs to be replaced or if it can be repaired. First thing is to determine if your water heater is gas or electric. If you have an electric water heater is is very common for the heating elements to go bad. In most water heater's there is an upper heating element and a lower heating element. If you are experiencing luke warm water and your water heater is electric there is a good chance it is your heating element. If it is your upper heating element you can drain out half of your tank and should be able to get some hot water. For a gas water heater one of the most common repairs is the thermocouple. This is a simple fix that can usually restore hot water within an hour or so.
If you have a water heater that is leaking you should identify where the leak is coming from. If it is coming out of the t&p valve it can be easily replaced for just a couple of bucks. The t&p valve will likely be in the upper portion of your tank with a lever that you an raise to release the pressure of the tank. If you frequently have to replace the t&p valve then you should have a licensed plumber test your water pressure. If the pressure is too high you should install a thermal expansion tank to prevent future problems.
If you are in the Johnson county are and would like a free quote to replace your unit call your water heater kansas city specialist today.
If you are having trouble with your water heater there are a few things that you can troubleshoot to identify if your water heater needs to be replaced or if it can be repaired. First thing is to determine if your water heater is gas or electric. If you have an electric water heater is is very common for the heating elements to go bad. In most water heater's there is an upper heating element and a lower heating element. If you are experiencing luke warm water and your water heater is electric there is a good chance it is your heating element. If it is your upper heating element you can drain out half of your tank and should be able to get some hot water. For a gas water heater one of the most common repairs is the thermocouple. This is a simple fix that can usually restore hot water within an hour or so.
If you have a water heater that is leaking you should identify where the leak is coming from. If it is coming out of the t&p valve it can be easily replaced for just a couple of bucks. The t&p valve will likely be in the upper portion of your tank with a lever that you an raise to release the pressure of the tank. If you frequently have to replace the t&p valve then you should have a licensed plumber test your water pressure. If the pressure is too high you should install a thermal expansion tank to prevent future problems.
If you are in the Johnson county are and would like a free quote to replace your unit call your water heater kansas city specialist today.
Posted by Chase at 23 Jan 2012 
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