Water Heater Services in Wyandotte MI

Avoid making the mistake of neglecting to schedule water heater service until problems arise. We recommend scheduling water heater maintenance at least once a year. Our team will perform a multi-point inspection and clean your equipment, including flushing the tank, checking the anode rod, and replacing the rod if necessary.

Timely water heater repair or replacement can provide many benefits:

• Faster recovery times
• Ample hot water supply
• Longer water heater life
• Lower electric or fuel bills
• Smaller household carbon footprint

Regularly flushing the tank helps avoid scale buildup, which causes many water heater repair issues. Scale promotes rust and increases pressure within the tank. This can lead to inconsistent water temperatures and even running out of hot water. It’s also the main cause of kettling, which occurs when your water heater sounds like a tea kettle heating water.

When should you opt for a new water heater installation instead of a repair? Age often plays a significant role in this decision. We usually recommend replacing the unit if it is older than 10 years, and our plumber may advise replacement regardless of age if the repair cost is high. A general rule is that if the repair cost is 50% or more of the replacement cost, you should consider replacement.

Replacing your water heater gives you a chance to reassess your household’s needs, which can change over time. Accurately sizing your new tank will not only save you money now but also in the future.

If you have an electric water heater, investing in a heat pump model can save you money over the long term. If you have a gas model, consider a condensing water heater installation. Traditional gas water heaters lose substantial heat through their ventilation systems, but condensing models have a second heat exchanger to reclaim that heat, increasing efficiency by 10% or more.