Water Heater Service in Allen

If you suddenly lose hot water, there are several common causes to consider.
For gas water heaters, the pilot light may have gone out and need relighting according to the manufacturer’s instructions found on the unit.

With electric heaters, a tripped circuit breaker is often the culprit – check your electrical panel and reset the breaker if it’s in the “off” position. Both types can suffer from component failures: electric heaters may have a failed heating element, while gas heaters might have a broken thermocouple. The thermostat that regulates water temperature could also have failed in either type.

To troubleshoot, first check if other hot water faucets in the house are working, verify gas service to other appliances for gas heaters, and inspect for any water leaking around the unit. The age of your water heater is also relevant – units over 10-15 years old are more prone to failure.

Several warning signs indicate you should contact a professional immediately: water leaking from the tank, rusty or discolored water, rumbling or popping sounds, or visible rust and corrosion on the tank.

For safety reasons, avoid attempting complex repairs yourself, especially when dealing with gas or electrical components. Instead, contact a licensed plumber to diagnose and fix the issue properly.

If you begin to notice the water not really getting as hot as it used to, and maybe not as much volume of hot water at a time, chances are, your water heater is on it’s way out. You may have dip tube issues, sediment issues, or it might just be time to replace the water heater. We can take a look, and give you a good assessment!

Something that is somewhat common is popping noises in a water heater when it’s heating. This is sediment in the tank and can be leading to a larger issue down the road. We can flush the tank and inspect to see if it’s ok to leave, or if too much damage has been done and it needs to be replaced.

If you are noticing moisture or water around the pipes going into the water heater, on the top or around the bottom of the water heater, it’s important to give us a call right away. This means there is a leak, however small in the tank, and it is not safe to leave it as is.

Gas water heaters require specific ventilation, and without it, carbon monoxide can build up quickly in your home. State code requirements are clear about proper ventilation, and if you do not think you have it, give us a call, we would be happy to come out and look.

T&P (temperature and pressure) lines are a safety mechanism on the water heater, to safeguard against the water heater exploding if it gets too hot or under to much pressure. They are made to release at a certain temperature, and if they are not working properly, your water heater could potentially explode, or flood your home. If you happen to see water coming out of the T&P pipe on the side of your house, it is not properly functioning and needs to be replaced immediately.