Sufficient heating shouldn’t be something you sacrifice for your fresh water supply. If you participate in routine maintenance and perform regular checkups and cleanings, your gas unit will last you ten years and your electric heater upwards of 15 years. Although, once your water heater has reached its peak, it will showcase limited capacity in pumping out hot water and show evidence of malfunction from faulty components to taking longer and longer each time you turn on the tap for hot water. You can only pretend for so long that you are camping outdoors and roughing it by boiling your water, as eventually, you’ll need Nanaimo water heater repair or replacement services. Regardless of what needs mending, our experienced plumbers at Mr. Rooter Plumbing are well-equipped with the skillset, tactics, and know-how for any plumbing repair, having always delivered quality workmanship and ultimate customer satisfaction that goes beyond your expectations.
Our Established Nanaimo Water Heater Repair Process
If you have an inkling that your system is churning along to the last of its days, we best advise you to be proactive about asking our skilled technician for a repair instead of procrastinating and waiting until the last minute. For those of you who are living on a tight budget, given the recent rise in the cost of living, what many don’t understand is that sometimes getting a reliable repair done is more cost-effective than a brand-new hot water tank heater installation. At times, you only need a quick fix to allow your unit to operate for a couple more years. Here are some facets we take into consideration for a Nanaimo water heater repair:
Types Of Water Heaters: Pros & Cons
Homeowners have the option of selecting either a traditional tank-based water heater or a modern tankless water heater. Regardless of which one you choose or have, both versions can be powered by gas or electricity, but they have different procedures. For example, a tank-based unit immediately heats fluid in advance to stow it away inside until it’s ready to be dispensed to your tap. However, a tankless unit has an ample supply of hot water and will instantly deliver hot water on demand. And so, if you have fewer family members, you can get away with keeping a tank-based water heater, as there is usually a short lull in which the unit will need to recharge before it gives hot liquid again. If you happen to use up all the hot water at once for a bath, it will take some time to refill the tank with cold water and to be stoked again to the appropriate threshold level. If you have many family members or household guests visiting, our Nanaimo plumber recommends a tankless unit as it doesn’t have a recharge period hence the higher price to install. Though it may be more convenient and efficient to have more than just one tankless unit.
In your home, you likely already have either a gas or electric water heater, which are the two main systems available when it comes to the power source. Many Nanaimo homeowners have historically opted for gas, but the electric option is becoming more popular, especially for those hoping to be more eco-conscious. Natural gas-powered versions have lower upfront costs and quickly start up to give you a hot boost, but they are more expensive to operate in the long run as they are less efficient. Plus, they require frequent cleaning to remove the built-up sediments if your heater happens to be a tank. Electric-powered versions are a bit pricey to install, but they are more energy efficient in the long run, take up less space, and are safer than gas water heaters as there is no gaslight, burner, or pilot light, plus no risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. The only downside is that they won’t operate in an emergency power outage.
Types Of Components And Repair Needs
Although there are many faulty mechanisms for your water heater repair, Nanaimo plumbers at Mr. Rooter commonly handle the ones below:
Pilot Light: If you have a gas-powered system (whether it’s tank-based or tankless), it’s important to remain vigilant about keeping your pilot light in check. If the flame happens to become doused from a cold, windy chill, you can always attempt to relight it yourself with a generic lighter. But there will come a time when you do require help from a trustworthy Nanaimo plumber as it may begin to constantly malfunction due to leftover carbon debris, broken or dirty and adjacent thermocouple, or even the fact that the light is bent at a wayward angle. During your consultation appointment, your local Nanaimo plumber will conduct a thorough inspection of your unit's pilot light, including checking for leaks if you have a tank version. If you opt for an electric-powered unit, you don’t have the headache of having an actual flame to keep lit as it operates based on a digital intermittent pilot light, so that’s something else to consider.
Temperature And Pressure Relief Valve: There are safeguards for all heating appliances, including your residential water heater. In the case of incredibly high levels of temperature or pressure, they are automatically triggered to safely release water. The valve opens up once it senses extra heat, approximately 210 degrees, or extra pressure, around 125 PSI, inside the system.
