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A water heating system keeps your home comfortable during the colder seasons. If you don’t have a home reliable heating system in place yet, one of the best options to consider is a gas water heater. For the best Gas Water Heater Installation and Repair solutions, turn to the pros at Discount Plumbing Rooter Inc. Our installations and repairs are done by experienced plumbers, so your fixture will be back up and running in no time. We can confidently handle all gas water heater brands on the market, including Rheem, Noritz, Bradford White, American Standard, A.O. Smith, etc. However, we recommend Rheem and RUUD due to their high quality, longevity and performance. Call us right now to schedule a service appointment today.
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A Gas Water Heater has several basic systems that make it function and these systems are common to nearly all tank-based gas water heaters:
A water heater tank is used to store hot water. The more efficient the tank, the less you will have to reheat the water to keep it hot.
Gas water heaters use a burner underneath the tank to heat up water. Gas, whether natural gas or propane, is piped to the burner where it lights up – and much like a gas stove – heats the water.
A simple system of two water pipes typically runs into any gas water heater. The cold water intake is located near the bottom of the tank. It feeds directly from a cold water line into the base of the gas water heater where the water gets headed.
This largely depends on the age of your gas water heater, but all modern gas water heaters have a series of passive and automated safety systems. Passive safety systems in gas water heaters typically involve a pressure relief valve. If too much pressure builds up in the Gas Water Heater, then the pressure is relieved by the valve by opening and releasing some water and steam.
Is your tank full of water but none of it comes out hot? This could be an issue with your heat source. This could be a bad pilot light or faulty gas connection for gas water heaters. If your pilot light is lit but the gas doesn’t ignite, then you could have an issue with your burner as a whole which needs to be repaired immediately.
Over time, sediment builds up inside a water heater tank. The tank must be drained of all water. Open the tank’s cold water intake valve so the tank fills up halfway then let the water flow out of the tank using the drain valve to flush out the sediment buildup. We recommend contacting the pros at Discount Plumbing Rooter Inc. for assistance.
Leaks might result from loose connections, in which case you will need to tighten them with a wrench. They can also come from valves, and these can be replaced. If the leak comes from the tank, this is more serious since it may be corroded. If you have a corroded tank, it will need to be replaced entirely.
It is important to hire a certified and trained technician to service your Gas Water Heater. First and foremost, when a professional water heater expert takes on the job, you can be sure of the safety of the process from start to finish. A professional comes with the knowledge, tools, and safety gear to complete the job.
Also, a professional can handle all sorts of problems concerning water heaters. He will conduct a thorough water heater inspection to determine the root cause of the problem. From there, he will perform the necessary steps and bring your heater back to working condition in no time.
Additionally, a professional will tell you if you need to replace your old water heater. He will look for the best possible solutions to address the problem swiftly.
When you call Discount Plumbing Rooter Inc. for water heater maintenance, you will be getting expert advice and service with decades of experience. Our gas water heater maintenance checklist can include the following:
If any issues are discovered during your maintenance visit, we will diagnose the problem and offer an honest recommendation on how to fix it.
The highly trained technicians at Discount Plumbing Rooter Inc. have a variety of manufacturer specific and factory-approved accreditations. These include some of the following:
At Discount Plumbing Rooter Inc., we install and service a variety of water heater brands, including, but not limited to:
We usually recommend brands like RUUD and Bradford White due to the quality and performance. Our professional plumber will happily recommend the most suitable option for your home and budget.
When you entrust your Gas Water Heater Needs in San Francisco, CA and beyond to Discount Plumbing Rooter Inc. we guarantee your complete satisfaction. We are constantly striving to exceed our customers’ expectations. To schedule a service appointment, call 650-991-7404 today.
As a general rule of thumb, you should upgrade to a new tank water heater every 10-15 years, and a new tankless system every 20 years. But if water heaters are neglected and not properly maintained, they can need replacement much sooner!
The best way to increase the lifespan of your water heater is with routine care and maintenance. Scheduling a water heater maintenance and water heater flush once per year is recommended as a best practice.
There are several symptoms that can clue you in to the fact that it’s time for a new water heater. You may notice that you aren’t getting a steady, reliable supply of hot water. The hot water may run out quickly, or the temperature may fluctuate. The water quality could be poor; look for signs of rust or sediment in the water. Leaking water around the water heater tank is another sign that it’s time to replace your water heater.
If you have a large family – say four people or more – you will want to install a water heater with a tank that can hold between 50 and 80 gallons of water at a time. On the other hand, if you live in a small home, with only one other person, you will probably be better suited to a unit that holds 23-40 gallons.
Our customers have shared their experiences with installing water leak detection devices in California. Here’s what they have to say about the exceptional insights and added comfort these devices provide:
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