Water Heaters
A reliable water heater is a must for every home. But, choosing the right device isn’t always easy. Properly sizing your water heater ensures it will provide enough hot water for your entire family, but isn’t so large that it will cost you a fortune in energy. There are so many options on the market today that the selection process can be overwhelming without professional guidance.
That’s why, when you get ready to choose your next water heater, you should call Brooks Plumbing. Our plumbers have been installing and servicing hot water heaters in the Olympia, WA area for years and we’re always available to help you review your options. We’ll assess your home and hot water needs; recommend systems that are sized appropriately, and talk with you about energy efficiency options. Once you’ve settled on a system, we can install it in no time, so you can be sure you have an abundant supply of hot water whenever you need it.
New Water Heater Options
To choose a new water heater, you must first know exactly how much hot water you use. Why not just get the biggest model available? Because hot water tanks work by heating water and holding it in an insulated tank, meaning the larger the tank the more energy you’ll use to keep the water hot. While modern tanks are much more efficient than ever, you still pay money for every additional gallon of water you want to hold in that tank, whether you use it or not.
If your family only uses a maximum of 30 gallons of hot water in a single hour, you don’t need to purchase a 50 gallon water heater. It will heat entirely too much water, wasting energy, and continue to do so, potentially for decades, until you need to replace your system again.
On the other side of the coin, if you try to save money and get a water heater that is too small – for example, a 25 gallon tank – you won’t have enough hot water during those heavy demand hours, like in the morning when everyone in the house takes a shower.
Our technicians will measure your water consumption and help you understand which water heaters will meet your needs. Combined with information about your energy source (gas, electric or oil) and the size of the space available, you can then select the perfect water heater for your home.
Water Heater Maintenance & Repair
Modern water heaters are designed to work well for many years before needing major repairs or replacement, but to ensure there are no problems along the way it is highly recommended that you have annual maintenance performed by a professional plumber. You can even schedule this maintenance at the same time as your general plumbing maintenance. During these checkups, a technician will clean the tank, adjust the pilot light (if applicable), and check the thermostat and sensor to make sure the settings are accurate.
If a problem does occur in your water heater, you want the same trusted professionals on the job. Being without hot water is a minor inconvenience at first, but going without it for any extended period of time simply isn’t an option. For quick and professional repairs, you need to call for immediate service at the first sign of trouble.
For all manner of hot water heater service in the Lacey, Olympia and Tumwater, Washington area, call Brooks Plumbing today. From sizing, consultation and installation to maintenance to emergency repairs, we’re the region’s water heater service experts.
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