Living in Paradise Valley Village, residents can work up a sweat on the Scottdale Greenbelt Trail or need to clean up for a trip along Shea Boulevard for some shopping or and dining.
Knowing you have a shower with hot water you can count on is always a plus no matter where you live in Phoenix. But water heaters can break and leave you without a comfortable way to get clean or wash a load of clothes. Then what do you do?
It’s a great time to call a Rooter & Plumbing Service professional with a long history of getting hot water flowing again in Paradise Valley Village homes and in homes across Phoenix. We specialize in quickly tracking down the issue and determining the cheapest, fastest solution for your household.
Water Heater Repair and Replacement in Paradise Valley Village
There are minor water heater issues that you may be able to check yourself. A flipped breaker cutting power to your unit could be the problem. Flipping it back may be all that’s necessary to restore functionality to your water heater.
A pilot light could also have gone out. This can be an easy fix, but if it won’t relight, it may have been cut off on purpose due to a more serious issue. Either way, if you don’t feel comfortable checking these issues we are happy to come out and inspect for these problems.
There are other, bigger water heater issues we’ll look for too:
- Heating Element Repair – The two heating elements found in an electric water heater may have gone out. These units can usually be removed and replaced.
- New Thermostat Needed – The thermostat alerts the heating elements when to heat when the temperature inside your tank falls. A new thermostat can be installed.
- Gas Control Issues – A gas-powered water heater will have trouble at the valve that controls the inflow of gas into the unit. This valve also cuts the gas when there’s a safety risk. A new valve can go in.
- Thermocouple Sensor Problems– This sensor monitors the pilot light and allows gas to flow when it’s functioning. If there’s a problem, you won’t get gas to the unit and you won’t be able to ignite your pilot light. A replacement part could be necessary.
- Leaking Water Heater – A leak in a hot water heater can mean the end of the line for your unit. When the tank can’t hold water anymore it’s time to shop for a new model. If the leak is simply coming from the water line going into a water heater or out, a tight seal can usually be reestablished.
A New Water Heater Compared to your old Water Heater?
Standard tank water heaters can keep generating hot water for anywhere from 8 to 12 years or more depending on usage. At the end of a unit’s life, you may start seeing more issues.
Our professionals are there to help you select the best water heater for your family’s needs. The new unit also needs to fit properly.
You may not be able to get the same size you have now because in the past decade water heaters are made with increased insulation. This makes them more efficient, but it can also make them bigger around. So your new tank that’s the same size as the old one may not sit in the same spot.
If your family relies on hot water all day, every day, then a tankless water heater may be your best choice. These units are more expensive, but last longer and are more efficient. Their biggest selling point is that your family won’t ever see the hot water run out. The hot water is endlessly made on-demand.
Water Heater Replacement and Repair in Paradise Valley Village
After a sudden, cold shower hits your skin, there’s no need to experience that nightmare again.
For a fast diagnosis and repair or replacement, talk with a real plumber at Rooter & Plumbing Service in Phoenix
If you contact us today, we will be happy to provide you with a consultation to discuss the best option for your household.
