WHEN IS IT TIME TO REPLACE MY WATER HEATER
CHOOSING THE RIGHT WATER HEATER - AND SAVING MONEY
We've all been there — you're enjoying a hot shower and within a short period of time, the water isn't as hot as it was when you started. You turn up the hot water and turn down the cold. Everything is fine for a few minutes, but once again the water doesn't stay hot. Eventually, you have to turn off the cold water completely, and even then the hot water is lukewarm. If you've experienced this or have noticed a leaky hot water heater, it may be time to think about buying a new hot water heating system. Most water heaters last anywhere from seven to twelve years, so if your hot water heater is this old, call General Air & Plumbing to help you choose the right water heater for you.
WATER HEATERS
Tank water heaters provide a large volume of dependable, low-cost hot water. Fuel sources can be propane, natural gas or electricity. They are the most common way to heat water in the United States.
Residential tank water heaters typically store between 20 and 80 gallons of hot water throughout the day, usually at the factory setting of 120°F. The temperature can be adjusted up or down by a control on the unit. Tank water heaters are typically located in the garage, basement or attic.
Upgrading from a standard size bathroom may require upgrading to a larger gallon capacity unit, especially if the new bathroom will include a deep soaking tub with a multi-head shower system. Replacing a tank water heater with another tank water heater is fast and keeps labor costs to a minimum.
Remember that 75% of all water heaters have failed at 10 years of age. If your water heater is located in your closet, this is a risk that you need to manage by having General Air & Plumbing come out to inspect it.
General Air & Plumbing
Water Heater Replacement
239.591.2909 - Naples
239.482.0034 - Fort Myers
