Tyler Water Heater Repair

Why Don’t I Have Any Hot Water?

A complete loss of hot water to your home could indicate a number of potential problems. If you have a gas water heater, you may have a failing gas valve or a gas leak. If you have an electric water, you may have a problem with a failed heating element or a tripped circuit breaker that has interrupted power to your unit. Other potential issues include faulty thermostats, tank leaks, or a water heater that is simply too small for the hot water needs of your household. A plumber can help you troubleshoot these common water heater problems and determine whether repair or replacement is the right call.

What’s the Most Energy Efficient Type of Water Heater?

There are currently five types of water heaters on the market: conventional tank water heaters, tankless water heaters, heat pump water heaters, solar water heaters, and condensing water heaters. Each comes with its own list of pros and cons, but in terms of energy efficiency and environmental friendliness, solar and condensing water heaters are the winners.

How Long Do Water Heaters Typically Last?

The average residential tank water heater can be expected to last around 8 to 10 years, give or take a few years depending on how well it is maintained. Tankless water heaters can last much longer, up to 20 years on average.

Is Upgrading to a Tankless Water Heater Worth It?

Tankless water heaters, while a higher initial investment than tank water heaters, are absolutely worth the cost due to their superior energy efficiency, compact size, and longer service life. Because they heat water on demand rather than storing a finite amount of hot water in a tank, they are also a convenient solution to the problem of running out of hot water – with tankless water heaters, you get a continuous supply of hot water. Tankless water heater upgrades are a great solution for many homes, but they may not be the right solution for every household. Your plumber can help you decide based on the size of your household, your water usage habits, and your budget.

WHAT TO KNOW WHEN SWITCHING FROM TANK TO TANKLESS

Tankless (or on-demand) water heaters provide hot water more efficiently and at a lower cost than tank water heaters. How do they achieve this?

• A tankless water heater only heats water at the moment you need hot water (and it does it very quickly). A tank water heater stores water in a tank and continually heats that water over and over, which requires more energy.

Has this actually been put to the test? Yes. In tests performed by Consumer Reports, the results showed that tankless water heaters ran more efficiently than storage tank models of the same fuel type.