You probably don't think much about your hot water until you don't have hot water. We don't really appreciate just how hard your water heater works. But think about it, day in, day out, week after week, and year after year your water heater gives you hot water on demand. When the day comes when it finally begins to have problems you may wonder, am I up to a water heater repair or is it time for a new water heater installation?
The life of a water heater is about 8-12 years. It will vary depending on how well your water heater has been cared for. Is it exposed to the elements? What are the water conditions? Extremly hard water tends to cause a extra heavy buildup of sediment.
If you have a leak or if your water heater is older than 8-12 years it's probably the better choice to replace your water heater. Besides that the benefits of an upgrade and higher efficiency will help to offset the costs.
The life of a water heater is about 8-12 years. It will vary depending on how well your water heater has been cared for. Is it exposed to the elements? What are the water conditions? Extremly hard water tends to cause a extra heavy buildup of sediment.
If you have a leak or if your water heater is older than 8-12 years it's probably the better choice to replace your water heater. Besides that the benefits of an upgrade and higher efficiency will help to offset the costs.
Water Heater Problems
Water Heater Replacement
For those who have some experience even replacing your water heater is doable. Water heater installation is fairly straight forward. Primarily water heaters are heavy, especially the old one that will have a certain amount of water in it even after you drain your water heater. Remember you wiil need to haul it away too.
If you would prefer to hire someone to do your water heater replacement and live in the San Diego area, give us a call. The cost of an average water heater installation will cost you somewhere in the realm of $1500-$1700. It will take about 3-4 hours. Be sure that whoever you hire uses care to follow code which is there as a protection for you and your family. Insist that your new water heater is strapped with an earthquake strap and that the overflow spout is properly installed.
No matter what you decide to do, do it yourself or hire someone, feel free to give us a call if need our help.
- Insufficient Hot Water
- No Hot Water
- Fowl Odor
- Discolored Hot Water
- Unusual Popping or Hissing Sounds
- Water Leaking From Water Heater
Water Heater Replacement
For those who have some experience even replacing your water heater is doable. Water heater installation is fairly straight forward. Primarily water heaters are heavy, especially the old one that will have a certain amount of water in it even after you drain your water heater. Remember you wiil need to haul it away too.
If you would prefer to hire someone to do your water heater replacement and live in the San Diego area, give us a call. The cost of an average water heater installation will cost you somewhere in the realm of $1500-$1700. It will take about 3-4 hours. Be sure that whoever you hire uses care to follow code which is there as a protection for you and your family. Insist that your new water heater is strapped with an earthquake strap and that the overflow spout is properly installed.
No matter what you decide to do, do it yourself or hire someone, feel free to give us a call if need our help.
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