Professional Gas Water Heater Installation and Repair

Symptoms: You may see unexplained water around your gas heater. You might also notice water dripping from pipes, connections, or valves.

Solution:

Water leaks can happen for several reasons. These reasons include loose connections, bad installation, high water pressure, or rust. At Smedley Plumbing, our skilled team checks your gas water heater carefully. They look inside, like at the heating parts, and outside, like the drainage pipes. Small problems, like broken seals or valves, can usually be fixed easily. However, bigger issues, like rusty anode rods or heating parts, may need more complicated repairs or a full replacement. We will help you decide if it’s better to repair or replace your water heater.

Symptoms: A supply of hot water that is not steady or not enough. This is often caused by a broken heating part or a water heater that is too small to provide the hot water you need.

Solution:

If your water heater is not giving enough hot water, try changing the thermostat. A small adjustment to the temperature gauge might fix the problem. But if it is still not working, it could be a bad heating element. You may need to replace it, which costs about $200 to $300. Another issue could be the temperature pressure relief valve. For a quick fix and good help, call Smedley Plumbing.

Symptoms: Total system shutdown or lack of hot water.

Solution:

First, look at your gas supply to make sure it hasn’t run out. Also, inspect the pipes for damage. If there are any damaged pipes, they should be fixed or replaced quickly to avoid safety issues. Next, check the pilot light. If it does not light, you might need to replace it. This can cost around $75 to $100. Only experts should service gas heaters because of safety dangers. For help, call Smedley Plumbing.

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Symptoms: Water from taps may look brown or discolored. It can also have a bad smell like rotten eggs.

Solution:

Discolored water often shows there is corrosion in the water heater. This usually happens due to parts inside, like the anode rod or heating element. See when the discoloration happens. If it only occurs when using cold taps, it could be a problem with the water supply. Our plumbers can fix this by draining and resetting your system.

Buildup of sediment is another possible cause. Rust, limescale, and sludge usually settle at the bottom of the tank. This can hurt the water heater’s function. Our plumbing experts use a cleaner to remove the sediment. We might also suggest adding magnetic filters to catch debris. If there is a lot of corrosion, we will recommend replacing the unit completely.

Symptoms: You might hear strange sounds like banging, whistling, or gurgling from the heater unit.

Solution:

These sounds often mean there is a lot of limescale buildup, trapped air, or loose parts. This often happens because things expand and contract. Our team will start by draining the system to get rid of sludge and trapped air. If the noise keeps happening, it might be time to replace the tank or change to a tankless water heater.

Top tip: Water heaters last about 8 to 12 years. If yours is that old, getting a new one is often cheaper than constant repairs.