Water heaters
Water heater repair and replacement in Haverhill
No hot water, or a tank that is leaking? Call, and we find out whether it needs a repair or a replacement.
Call (561) 979-4616Request a visit
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Work performed under Florida plumbing contractor license CFC1433655
The short answer
Who repairs and replaces water heaters in Haverhill?
Emergency Plumbing of Haverhill services tank water heaters in homes in Haverhill and nearby Palm Beach County towns. Many Florida water heaters sit in the garage or a utility closet on a block wall, which keeps the work simple to get to.
A heater that has stopped heating can often be repaired. One that is leaking from the tank itself is at the end of its life and needs replacing.
If the heater fails
What to do if the tank is leaking
A leaking tank can empty onto a floor in minutes.
Shut off the cold water
The valve on the cold line above the heater stops water filling the tank. Turn it clockwise until it stops.
Turn off the power or gas
Switch off the heater breaker for an electric unit, or set a gas unit to its off position, before the tank empties.
Do not open a hot tap yet
Draining the tank with the power on can burn out an electric element. Leave draining to the plumber.
Call and describe the leak
Where the water is coming from, the age of the heater if you know it, and what it was doing before.
Signs to watch
When a water heater is telling you something
These are the usual early signs.
- Not enough hot water
- Showers that run out faster than they used to.
- Rumbling or popping
- Sediment at the bottom of the tank boiling as the heater runs.
- Rust colored hot water
- Brown or reddish water from the hot tap only.
- Water around the base
- Moisture under the tank or in the drain pan.
- A relief valve that drips
- The pressure and temperature valve discharging more than a trace.
- A heater past its years
- Many tank heaters are near the end of their life after a decade or more.
Plumbing around the heater
The pipes matter as much as the tank.
A water heater is only as good as the plumbing that feeds it: shutoff valves, flexible connectors, a relief valve line and a drain pan. When a heater is replaced these parts are looked at too.
Copper and PEX both appear on Florida heater installations, and the plumber can work with either.
- Shutoff valves and connectors
- Relief valve and discharge line
- Drain pan and drain line
Questions
Questions people ask about water heaters
Should I repair or replace my water heater?
If the tank itself is leaking, replace it. If it has stopped heating, a failed element, thermostat or igniter is often a repair. The plumber can tell you which you have.
How long does a tank water heater last?
Tank heaters commonly last around a decade, sometimes longer with maintenance. The age is printed on the label.
What does the drain pan do?
It catches a small leak and sends it to a drain. A heater in a garage or closet usually has one.
Can a leaking water heater wait?
If the tank is leaking, shut off the cold water and the power or gas and call. A small drip from the relief valve is a different problem worth describing.
Who performs the work?
Work is performed under Florida plumbing contractor license CFC1433655.
Something wrong with the water? Call now.
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