water heater repair 101
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Experts in Niles, IL - 60646 & 60714
Experts in Niles, IL - 60646 & 60714
There is nothing more relaxing than taking a bath to clean one's self after a tiring day or before starting on a new one. However, with Winter Season fast approaching, so does are the ice-cold baths. Even the common, cold mornings are guaranteed to make us shiver to some extent. A cold shower may be what everyone needs to shake off the last clutch of sleep, but it doesn't mean that we don't want—and deserve—a warm bath every once in a while. Water Heater Repair Niles is in! Warm bath for you in a cold season.
The problems of your water heaters vary from whether you have installed a gas or electric water heater. That's why we're here to tell you everything you need to know about water heater repair service. Comfort Plus Chicago's plumbing service includes repair, replacement, maintenance and installation for hot water heater, hot water tank, tankless water heater repair, propane water tank, on demand water heaters & natural gas water heaters. Our company is an expert HVAC repair & service provider in Naperville and surrounding cities.
First, we're going to talk about the common problems you may encounter with your water heater:
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Foul-smelling WaterSmelly water is often caused by bacteria presence in the water. Oftentimes, this can easily be resolved by flushing your tank. Make sure to turn off the gas or electricity before flushing. Afterwards, you can refill the tank with a mixture of hydrogen peroxide and water and let it soak for several hours before reflushing it and filling with water once again.
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Rackety Water HeaterNothing is as off-putting as hearing your warmer make such noise when all you want to do is take a relaxing shower after a hard day's work. This is usually caused by some small rock deposits in the water heater tank, which can be resolvef by draining and flushing the tank. However, a damaged heating system can also cause this, in which case, it needs to be replaced.
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Inconsistent TemperatureIt's incredibly frustrating when your water heater is inconsistent, especially during the hectic mornings when you're already going to be late and the heater just won't cooperate.
Here are some of the easy-fix solutions: |
- Make sure that the gas is on if you're using a gas water heater and check if the pilot light has gone out. You can fix this by by following the instructions on the manual to turn it back on.
- If you're using an electric water heater, check if it's on and that your circuit breaker didn't slip up. Then, press the reset button
- While this can easily be fixed by making sure that the thermostat is set on the right temperature, a broken heating element is a different matter altogether.
When you've encountered these problems and the do-it-yourself techniques are not working, it's a sign that it's time to contact the professionals and let them handle these problems for you. Whether you need to repair or replace your water heater can be affected by its age and the degree of damage. Water heaters can last up to 10 to 15 years and if yours is near that age, then its best to consider replacing it with a new one rather than spending $200 to $800 for the repair.
Water Heater in Niles is here to offer you the best water heater replacement & services for you.
