It’s one of the easiest fixtures in your home to take for granted, until it breaks down – your hot water heater. Quite often we get panicked phone calls from home owners saying that they have no hot water in their home, or their tenants have complained about cold showers. They want it fixed, and they want it now!
Staying on top of regular maintenance for your hot water tank is easy and cost effective. Whether you have a gas or electric tank, we recommend having your tank fully drained and refilled at least once per year. Doing this quick and easy procedure will ensure that any sediment, debris, or other by-products of your water system will be eliminated from the tank, keeping it running at maximum efficiency and effectiveness.
It’s also important for home owners to know when a hot water tank is on its last legs. You may get warning signs, such as the most tell-tale one – the once “hot” water is now just warm or even lukewarm. If you find that you’re turning your shower or faucet handles further and further to the hot side to get a comfortable temperature for bathing or cleaning, it’s probably a good indication that your hot water tank is reaching or past its expiry.
Hot water tanks typically last 6-9 years, which is the time frame we recommend you replace them in. At Marvel Plumbing, we provide fast, friendly, and efficient hot water tank replacement service. We can often do these jobs same-day, since we know how much of a priority it is for everyone to have hot water in their home. Whether your hot water tank is located in a crawl space, basement, or hard to reach area, we’ll find a way to get the job done while being affordable for you and offering terrific value including a comprehensive warranty and disposal of your old tank.
Give us a call today to find out more about hot water tank replacements before it becomes an emergency: 604-729-3864.