Tips on Repairs Involving Water Heaters in Boca Raton

by | Aug 30, 2013 | Plumbing

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Water heaters in Boca Raton can play an important role in a home by supplying the hot water needed to make the cleaning of many things in the home more easy and effective. They can do this by enhancing the way soap works and killing a variety of different types of microorganisms or bacteria that can be present in the home. Having heated water can also make it much more comfortable to bathe or take a shower. Because of these issues, when the water heating system in one’s home is not working properly it is essential that a water heating repair company be called immediately.

Many times a repair person is called to troubleshoot a unit that is not producing hot water. One of the first things the technician will do in such a case is to examine the connections to the unit to ensure that they are all connected and operational. Sometimes a unit stops producing hot water because of a simple problem such as the electricity to the unit has been cut off due to a flipped circuit switch. Simply resetting the breaker can correct the issue in such a matter.

If the unit is receiving water, electricity and/or gas then the issue may be in the heating element on an electric water heater or in the pilot control valve on a gas unit. These types of repairs can be handled quickly by Moody Plumbing, Inc. and without a great deal of extra costs to the homeowner. If these elements are working well or replacing them does not solve the problem then the issue can be more difficult to troubleshoot.

One of the main issues that as water heater repair person will have with further repairs is the cost effectiveness of performing them. Since most water heaters do not last more than ten years, the age of the unit will need to be considered. Most water heaters gradually fall apart so it is possible that the unit not producing hot water will be the first indication of the water heater going out completely. If this is the case, then repairing the unit is impractical, as it will just need additional repairs in other areas. In this type of situation, it may be best to simply remove the old unit and install a new system.