Water heaters are an essential part of our life, and when they do not work they might be able to be repaired. Some of the common problems can be described as fixable by a professional water repair technician.
The pilot light should re-light if it goes out. If it doesn’t, then there may be a problem with the termocouple or the gas control valve.
Sediment can build up in the bottom of the tank which would lower the volume of water that a tank can handle. The amount of hot water available can be affected by a broken plastic dip tube. This tube directs cold water to the bottom of the tank where it can be heated. If this tube cracks up near the top, then the cold water will drain out and mix with the water which is already heated lowering the temperature of the heated water. These types of repairs can be made by water heater repair Jackson NJ.
Water can boil making a noise when the sediment has built up on the bottom of the tank to a thick level.
When water is leaking from the bottom of the tank it could be a broken relief valve, or a gasket, or the tank itself. If water is leaking from the tank, then the water heater repairs in Jackson NJ can replace the tank and alleviate your worries.
If you have an electric water heater, then the probelms are different. The water heater’s thermostat or heating element has most likley failed. Replacing the thermostat or the heating elemnet is a job for the plumber.
A high pitched whine can originate when calcium builds up on the electric heating elements. These can be cleaned off by a plumber and the noise should stop.
While there are water heater repairs that can be made by a plumber, it may be time to assess whether you need a new hot water heater. There are so many new models on the market that will make it easy for you to find one that is just what you are looking for. The tankless models are great space savers and these provide instant hot water. can show you many of these new products. Contact AME Plumbing Heating & Cooling for more information about our services.
