Water Heater Replacement

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Water Heater Replacement Pittsburgh and Surround Areas

Water Heater Replacement

Are you running out of cold water more frequently? Is your water tank dotted with rust spots? If so, it might be time to look into replacing it. Like all plumbing equipment, water heaters eventually wear out. When that happens, you’re left with two choices. First, you can try to live without one, subsisting on cold showers and shivering hands. Or, if you live in the Pittsburgh and Surround Areas area, you can give the plumbing experts at Hitech Central Air Inc. Heating & Air a call at (215) 608-7070.

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Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Water Heater

At Hitech Central Air Inc. Heating & Air, we understand how confusing the choice between repair and replacement can be. A lot of the time, you might not even know there’s a problem with your water heater. To make it easier to determine if a new water heater is on the horizon, we’ve assembled a list to help you assess your need:

Your Unit is Over a Decade Old: Was your water heater in place when you moved in? Was it there to watch your kids grow up? If it’s pushing double digits, replacing the unit is often more economically advised than repairing it. At that age, trying to band-aid the problem is like trying to save the Titanic with duct tape.
Rusty Water: What color is your water when you first turn it on? If it’s an ugly, rusty red, that’s a sign your unit may soon need replacement. This sediment builds up in improperly cleaned units and can signal both tank degradation and bacteria growth.
No Hot Water: You turn on your hot water and get cold water that never warms up. Hopefully, you check before you step into the shower. This unpleasant scenario is the most obvious sign that something’s amiss with your water heater. Check the circuit breaker and pilot light. If neither help, give Hitech Central Air Inc. Heating & Air a call for a free water heater quote.
Odd Smells: Take a sip from a glass of tap water. What does it taste like? Smell like? If there’s a metallic tinge to it, that’s a sign that your water heater’s tank is breaking down and impacting your water supply.
Thermostat Issues: Is the water from your tank warm, but not hot? Are you sure it’s set to at least 120°F (49°C)? If neither helps, reach out to us for prompt service and a potential replacement quote. The inability to reach the target temperature is a telltale sign that your heating element is burning out.
Odd Noises: Are loud cracks and popping noises keeping you up at night? These occur when sediment build-up starts impacting the heating elements and water tank. While this can sometimes be solved with cleaning, it can also be a good time to get a quote on replacing the unit.
Frequent Repairs: Are you and our plumbers on a first-name basis? Have we been out to your house more than twice this year? This is a sign that your major water heater components are breaking down. In cases like this, installing a new unit is often more economical than propping a dying one up.
Leaks: Leaks are never a good sign. If you see water puddling around your unit, it’s a good sign that the seals on the tank have failed. Replacing the unit—perhaps with a tankless model—is typically the best solution.