Zeek Plumbing provides expert water heater installations, repairs, and recommendations for all types of residential and commercial water heaters.
Is it time to replace your existing unit?
Most tank systems have an average lifespan of 10 years, but the warranty on a standard water heater is 6 years. After years of use, parts wear out, corrosion can develop, anode rods can deteriorate, and cracks can form. It is important to know the age of your water heater in order to predict when to consider a replacement.
Water softeners can remediate some of the sediment build up and deterioration of your water heater. Please refer to our previous blog post for more information on water softeners.
Some common signs that the tank is reaching the end of its useful life…
Compromised water supply– Hot water coming from the shower or tap is cooler or runs out quicker than usual.
Rusty water– If the hot water coming from your tap is a rust color, it may mean that there is tank corrosion.
Leaking water– The tank may eventually leak from the bottom due to corrosion, which is not repairable
Loud noise– A loud banging noise occurs whenever the tank is heating.
Tankless Water Heaters
Pros:
Only produces hot water when necessary (On-Demand)
Energy efficient
In the long run, you will save money on utilities to run your tankless vs a storage tank
Tankless water heaters typically last 15-20 years on average
Does not take up as much space as a storage tank water heater
Hot water is produced very quickly, does not require time to “warm up”
Does not take up a lot of space on wall
Cons:
Can run out of hot water if multiple fixtures such as showers, dishwashers, washing machines, etc. are running at the same time
Plumbers recommend yearly service of the tankless water heaters
Material cost of a tankless unit is more expensive than a storage tank unit
If you switched from storage to tankless, the plumbing will need to be updated during installation which can cause the installation costs to be higher than a storage tank water heater
Storage/Standard Water Heaters
Pros:
Storage tank water heaters are the most common water heaters
Replacement parts such as gas valves and pilot assemblies are more readily available
Material cost of storage tank water heaters is cheaper than a tankless
If you use multiple hot water fixtures (dishwasher, washing machine, showers) at the same time, storage tanks are able to keep up with the hot water usage
Does not require yearly maintenance
Cons:
Less energy efficient than a tankless water heater
Average life span is typically 10 years on average
Depending on the size of the unit (40 gallon, 50 gallon, 75 gallon), storage tank water heaters can take up a lot of space
Zeek Plumbing is available to assist you with your water heater needs. We can provide our expertise to recommend a tankless water heater or storage tank water heater for your home. Depending on the amount of bathrooms, people in the home, and hot water usage, we will review with you the options available for a new water heater. Zeek Plumbing does not participate in any “up-selling”, we provide you all of the options and information for you to make an educated decision.
Please give our office a call at 866-635-0200 or use our Book Online Form, if your existing unit is leaking, you would like a quote, or have any questions regarding your existing water heater.
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Matteo
Zeek recently replaced my water heater. I called them in the morning and they were there within a few hours and had completed the work by early afternoon. Everyone was professional, courteous, and helpful.
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I’m a new homeowner and didn’t know what to expect when I had Zeek over to help me with a problem I had with a new washing machine connection when I moved in. Not only did they help with the connection, they spent time to explain my heating system to me. Now, two months later they have been to my home for two other problems that came about. While I wasn’t excited about having to spend money, they kept my budget in mind and were more than fair. I have nothing to but good things to say about their work, the people in their office and the people that have visited my home. I recommend them highly.
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The gentlemen from Zeek Plumbing were very professional and thorough in trying to determine the source of our problem. They had all the necessary parts with them to fix the problem and left everything very tidy after they finished the repair.
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