Dalton Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Electric and Fireplaces, Inc. Blog: Archive for the ‘Water Heaters’ Category

Water Heater Trouble: Repair or Replace?

Monday, March 6th, 2017

water-heater-repair-replaceOf all the appliances and devices you use in your home on a daily basis, your water heater is likely the one you take the most for granted. Most people don’t give these systems a lot of thought—that is, until something goes wrong with it.

If your water heater springs a leak, in the best case scenario it will be something that can be easily fixed by one of our professional plumbers. Our Waterloo, IA water heater services include installation, repairs, and replacement—and sometimes, replacement is necessary. But how do you know when that time comes?

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Troubleshooting a Water Heater with No Heat

Monday, January 23rd, 2017

water-heater-failureCould you imagine your home without the conveniences of modern plumbing? Or how about without any hot water? Hot water is necessary, for cleaning, cooking, and perhaps most importantly—comfortably showering! So of course, it can be disconcerting to turn your shower on only to discover it’s freezing cold.

Naturally, this is not one of those problems you can just wait on, which is why our team is here. But in the meantime, keep reading to find out a few reasons why your Janesville, IA water heater isn’t producing any hot water, and what you may be able to do about it.

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Is a New Water Heater In Store for You This Year?

Monday, December 5th, 2016

There are many components of your home that you likely don’t give a lot of thought to, until something goes wrong. This might include your HVAC system, your indoor plumbing, or, your water heater. If you take proper care of your water heater and schedule maintenance on a regular basis, then you likely won’t have to worry about running into too many problems with it. However, no water heater lasts forever, no matter how diligent you are about its care. Due to this, it’s important that you know the signs that it is time to replace your water heater.

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Water Heater Tips for Top Performance

Monday, October 10th, 2016

One of the appliances in our homes that is taken for granted the most is that of the water heater. Water heaters make a number of tasks around the home much easier, but we don’t really give much thought to that—until something goes wrong. To ensure that your water heater works effectively and efficiently as it should for as long as possible, check out and follow the tips below.

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Is it Time to Replace Your Water Heater?

Monday, August 29th, 2016

Water heaters are designed to last a rather long time, particularly if you take really good care of them. No matter how well maintained your system is, however, there is going to come a time that eventually you’ll need to replace the water heater.

It’s important that you are able to identify the signs that this time has come. Otherwise, you could be in for an unwelcome surprise some day when you don’t have any hot water available. Understand how the heat exchanger works to see how wear and tear can also impact your system’s efficiency and performance. Keep reading to learn more about what these signs are.

When should you consider boiler replacement instead of more repairs?

  • If your water heater is frequently breaking down or needing repairs every few months.
  • When hot water output is weak, delayed, or can’t keep up with daily demand.
  • If the water heater is over 10‑15 years old and showing signs of age and declining efficiency.
  • When efficiency loss leads to noticeably higher energy costs.
  • If repair costs add up to close to the cost of installing a new unit.

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How Does Your Water Heater Avoid Rusting?

Monday, July 25th, 2016

It likely can go without saying that any appliance or plumbing system that deals with large amounts of water on a regular basis will be prone to the problem of rust. And with the amount of work that your water heater goes through on a day-to-day basis, it may come as a surprise that you aren’t dealing with rust on a more regular basis.

But how does this work? How does a water heater last so much longer than it should, without becoming a pile of rusty parts? Keep reading to learn the answer to these questions and more.

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Going Solar: Investing in an Energy Efficient Water Heater

Monday, July 11th, 2016

In recent years, solar energy has become increasingly popular. Think about it: you are harnessing the power of the sun—a free and renewable resource. Using solar energy to power the appliances and devices in your home makes good financial sense, plus it’s ecologically friendly.

Your water heater is no exception. Solar water heating is right for pretty much any household in the country. Keep reading to learn of just a few benefits of going solar with your water heater.

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Signs Your Water Heater May Be Failing

Monday, April 18th, 2016

Your home’s water heater may possibly be the most expensive component of your plumbing system. Keeping this in mind, you want to take care of problems right away if you suspect something is wrong. But how do you know if something’s amiss? Fortunately, many common water heater issues are relatively simple to figure out.

You will, however, want to contact a professional to take care of any repairs you need right away. But what if repairs just aren’t enough? If you have an aging water heater, and it’s experiencing any of the following troubling signs, it may be time to retire your system and replace it with a new one.

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When Does My Water Heater Need to Be Replaced?

Monday, November 2nd, 2015

Water heaters are designed to last for many years, and while you should schedule maintenance sessions for yours at least once a year, it shouldn’t develop many problems over the course of its lifetime. That can make it hard to determine when it needs to be replaced. Age factors into it, but well-maintained water heaters can last much longer than their warranty indicated. So when does your water heater need to be replaced? Here’s a quick breakdown of signs that you should look for.

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