If your hot water tank is leaking and the water can’t be turned off, it could potentially spill tens of gallons of water into your house or property. Just a little bit of water can lead to mold and other problems in your property. Extended water exposure make your eventual repair bill much higher. Contact a professional service provider like Frederick Water Heaters and have it fixed before it gets out of control and becomes a budget buster.
We have experience all brands and models of water heaters. Our pros can quickly figure out and take care of many of the usual problems and save you from having to purchase a replacement water heating unit. However, if repairing or extending the life of your unit is not possible, we will assist you to determine the best possible replacement unit based on your needs and budget. Reach out to a professional service provider like Frederick Water Heaters to discuss your best course of action.
While water heaters are hardly ever thought of, they do require regular maintenance to operate efficiently. A regular maintenance schedule can also lenghten the life of your water heater and prevent leaks and other issues that could unexpectantly come up. Contact a professional service provider such as Frederick Water Heaters to discuss setting up a regular maintenance schedule that will maximize the life of your water heater.
Conventional Water Heaters are the most well-known ones and most likely the kind you are probably most familiar with. They are also called storage tank water heaters. They consist of an insulated tank in which water is heated and stored until ready for use. There are natural gas water heaters and electric water heaters. Natural gas heaters use less energy but can be more expensive and harder to install. Whether gas or electric, Conventional water heaters need to be maintained regularly to operate effiently over time. They should be drained and flushed at least once every 12 months. Depending on how well you maintain, the life expentancy of a conventional water heater is 10-12 years. Please see this interesting video which explains how conventional water heaters operate.
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Also called on-demand, and you’ll see why. Tankless water heaters heat water without using a storage tank. They heat the water directly with the use of intense flashes of heat against water filled coils. When a hot water tap is turned on, unheated water travels by way of a pipe into the unit. Either a gas burner or an electric element heats the water. As a result, tankless water heaters maintain a constant supply of hot water. If you have a large household and usually run out of hot water quickly, a tankless water heater provides a continuous supply of hot water. On the positive side, tankless water heaters are more efficient energy-wise. On the negative side, they tend to have higher up-front costs. Electric varieties may require an upgrade of the property’s electrical capacity. Gas variations may require installation of a larger diameter gas line, a likely expensive undertaking. Your Water Heater Expert can assist you in making the best choice. As with conventional water heaters, tankless water heaters need to be descaled of minerals at least once a year to keep them working at their best. Click here for an informative video detailing how Tankless Water Heaters operate.
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Also called hybrid electric water heaters, they capture heat from the surroundings or from the ground and transfer it to the water. They are more expensive initially than regular electric varieties, but use just under half as much energy.
They’re not as good in very cold spaces. Because the heat pump sits atop of the appliance, a hybrid unit may necessitate as much as a 7-foot clearance from ceiling to floor. Here is a video which explains how this works.
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Solar hot water heaters function utilizing roof-mounted solar panels that take in the sun’s warmth and and moves the heat to an antifreeze-like liquid through a closed-loop circuit of copper coil pipes in your hot-water tank that transfers the heat to the water. The very best solar water heaters deliver remarkable savings when it’s hot outside, making them very appealing for hot and sunny parts of the county. Where available, our water heater expert will assist you in deciding which type of solar hot water heater is the best for you. Here’s a short video which explains how it operates.
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Condensing water heaters are a highly efficient type of water heater for homes that heat with gas and require a capacity of more than 55 gallons.
Condensing water heaters operate using the same technology as a conventional gas water heater and are no more difficult to install. The primary difference is that condensing gas tank water heaters are designed to transfer and retain more heat into the water than a conventional gas water heater. This results in less wasted heat and reduces total energy use.
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Manufacturer’s use 120 degrees Fahrenheit as a pre-setting. The U.S. Department of Energy recommends 120° F for the best balance of heat and efficiency. For most people, this is a comfortable setting. For older models, setting it to medium should do it.
The cause could be a broken dip tube, which prevents warm and cold water from mixing in the tank. If you have an electric heater, it could be that the lower heating element has failed. While some of these issues could be resolved with repairs, it might be time to start planning for a new water heater very soon.
A water leak may not sound like something to worry about, but 13.7% of all water use is the result of leaks, according to the Plumbing Manufacturers International. Water leaks could be from a loose pipe fitting or could be that the internal tank has a crack. If possible, try to ascertain where the leak is coming from so you can give a better explanation to the water heater service company over the phone. Leaks can be the result of a faulty temperature and pressure relief valve, improper water pressure, a stuck valve, a bad gasket, overheating, a leak from a plumbing connection, loose heating element bolts, or a leaking tank. Leaks can often be repaired but a widespread leaking issue might indicate a replacement of the whole system.
Rust colored water may indicate corrosion of the tank’s inner lining, usually caused by a failing anode rod. It’ll be best to contact a professional water heater technician to see if replacing the anode rod will fix the issue. Otherwise, you’ll need to replace your water heater.
This is most often caused by sediment build-up. You can try to fix this problem by flushing the water heater. If you flush the water heater and the problem continues, or if the sediment buildup is too great, you may need to replace your water heater.
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