Water Heater Repair and Installation

First, check the thermostat to see if it has been changed. If the thermostat is set correctly, then check if the circuit breaker has tripped—this will only affect electric water heaters. If you have a gas water heater, then you will want to check that the pilot light is working. Next, check for a leak. Even a small leak can affect your unit’s ability to heat water. If a leak isn’t the issue, you may want to have a plumber perform a tank flush to clear any sediment buildup. Still can’t figure out what’s causing your lack of hot water or in need of repairs? Give us a call at 616-866-1921 if you’re in the West Michigan area.

If water is leaking from the top of your water heater, there are a few areas you should inspect: The cold water inlet, the hot water outlet, and the Temperature & Pressure Relief valve (T&P valve). Both your cold water inlet and hot water outlet are probably leaking due to a loose fitting or leaky pipe. Tighten the pipe or contact a plumber to replace the leaking pipes. If the T&P valve is leaking, the water heater temperature might be set too high or the valve needs to be tightened or replaced.

If you find water leaking from the bottom of your water heater, there are a few areas you should inspect: The temperature & Pressure Relief valve (T&P valve), the drain valve, and the tank itself. If the T&P valve is leaking, the water heater temperature might be set too high or the valve needs to be tightened or replaced. If water is leaking from the drain valve, you may want to have a plumber repair or replace the drain valve. If water is leaking from the tank itself, there is probably rust building up on the inside of the tank. You should begin planning to replace the water heater as soon as possible.

The presence of hydrogen sulfide presents itself as a distinct “rotten egg” smell. This hydrogen sulfide is produced by naturally-occurring sulfur bacteria in your well, plumbing system, or groundwater. If you notice a rotten egg smell when you’re using hot water, it is most likely because of your water heater. Contact a water heater expert to see how this can be fixed.

There are a number of factors that can impact how long your water heater takes to heat up water including tank size, fuel type, first-hour rating, sediment buildup, and temperature rise. If your tank is too big and takes a long time to heat up, you may want to consider installing a tankless water heater that can provide hot water on demand. If you’re tired of waiting for hot water from your electric unit, installing a gas water heater could be worth the investment. And if you suddenly run out of hot water, you might have sediment buildup in your tank. Contact a professional and have them flush your water heater.