Eagle Homeowners: If Your Water Heater is Leaking, Don’t Go Frigid Before Calling for Service!

You stroll down into your Eagle basement or lower level, and … splash. What’s this? Why is there water where there shouldn’t be?

The source usually isn’t hard to locate. Unless you’re facing a sudden, really serious plumbing problem, in all likelihood the hot water heater is leaking. It’s inevitable. A water leak in the water heater strikes everyone in Eagle eventually.

You might have even picked up on symptoms. Was less hot water suddenly available? Did hot showers mysteriously turn cold? The water heater was sending a message.

If the water heater’s leaking, it’s not going to stop. Better call Kelly James Service, the water heater repair, replacement and installation specialists in Eagle. They’ll remedy the mess and put in a new water heater within hours.

What will the replacement be? Typically, it’s apples for apples. An electric heater is replaced by another. Ditto for gas heaters.

Before contacting Kelly James Service about your hot water heater leaking, note the capacity (in gallons), brand and height of the unit. Share this information, so they bring a replacement.

Water heaters survive 10 years on average. Their lives are an endless battle against contents of the water they heat. High acidity, iron and calcium all take a toll.

Calcium is the biggest enemy. The mineral erodes a heater’s mechanicals. Even when using municipal water, a water softener is advisable to remove calcium.

Water heaters can sustain other problems. Gas heaters might have issues with the gas valve or burner assembly. Electric heaters can encounter issues with the heating element or thermostat. All can be replaced. Eagle residents frequently ask the question, are you better off just replacing the entire unit?

Some newer Eagle homes have power vent water heaters, which might stop working for a totally different reason. Power vent heaters use a flame vapor sensor, which turns off the burner if certain flammables – such as paint cans – are detected nearby. These water heaters are recognizable by a top blower connected to a PVC vent tube.

Many Eagle homeowners ask about tankless water heaters. These units are mounted on a wall and, instead of storing hot water, heat it on demand. Theoretically they provide endless hot water. Their potential negative is cost. Installing one requires substantial new plumbing infrastructure, which adds up.

Can you boost the life of your water heater? Sure. Drain a few gallons from its lower drain valve twice a year. Doing so removes sediment collected at the bottom of the tank.

It’s smart to inspect your water heater monthly. Watch for changes in its appearance or, obviously, leaks. If something looks unusual, and it’s getting older, consider having Kelly James Service replace the heater proactively. It’s less trouble than facing a small flood!

Whether your hot water heater is leaking, shutting off, or just not producing as much hot water as you want, keep one name in mind: Kelly James Service. Their promise is to maximize your hot water, and minimize unwelcome surprises … such as wet feet.