Repairs on tank heaters
Lukewarm water, short showers or drips at a fitting do not always mean the tank is done. The plumber tests the heating parts, valves and connections to see what has actually worn out.
Water Heater Repair and Installation in Rochester Hills
Cold showers, a tank that rumbles or a puddle by the heater all point to a water heater that needs a plumber. We help you decide between repairing the one you have and putting in a new one.
Repair, replacement and new installation are all available for both tank and tankless water heaters.
Water heater work
Replacing a tank
A tank that has failed is swapped for a new one. Out goes the old heater, in goes the new, and the plumber hooks up water and fuel or power before lighting it.
Going tankless
Tankless units heat water only while a tap is open and mount on a wall. Sizing follows flow, and the gas line, venting or electrical service has to match the unit you choose.
Adding or moving a heater
A remodel or a finished basement can mean a new spot for the heater. The plumber runs the water lines, the vent and the fuel or power to the new location.
Permits for water heaters
On the city’s plumbing permit form, Water Heater is one of the job types. The fee schedule gives water heaters their own line and tankless units and combination units another. Whoever applies for a Michigan plumbing permit must be a licensed plumbing contractor or a homeowner installing his or her own plumbing.
Picking the right size
A heater has to cover your busiest hour. Household size and how many hot-water uses overlap decide the rating you want, and a tankless unit is sized by flow instead of gallons.
The water heater size calculator takes household size and overlapping hot-water uses, and gives back a first-hour rating, a tank size and a tankless flow. Sizing a tankless unit? Use the tankless flow calculator, which adds your town to the showers and other fixtures running together.
How old is your heater
The serial number on the label holds the build year. The serial number decoder asks for the brand and whether the heater is a tank or tankless, then reads the number you type in.
The leak finding page, the repiping page and the home page cover the pipes around the heater.
Call for a free plumbing quote
Call us to discuss your current issue and how we can assist you. The call is free and you get a free, personalized estimate with no obligation. We're here to help.
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