Water Heater Repair
Water heaters play important roles in ensuring that your sink produces enough hot water to safely clean your dishes or that your shower is warm no matter the time of year. However, as a water heater ages, it becomes less efficient, is more likely to leak, and fails to produce the amount of hot water you need.
If you are having trouble generating enough hot water in your home when you take a shower, wash the dishes, do your laundry, or anything else, call The Punctual Plumbers to schedule your water heater repair.
At Service Minds Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, we provide reliable water heater repair in Miami, FL. Need hot water now? We offer same-day appointments. Is it an emergency? We have emergency services available, too.
Types of Water Heaters We Repair
At Service Minds Benjamin Franklin Plumbers, our local Miami, FL, plumbers bring their skill, experience, and professionalism to each appointment. Problems with your water heater can disrupt several areas of life, and getting a repair done quickly and efficiently is essential.
You don’t have to know what’s wrong with your water heater to schedule an appointment with our team. We will always start each appointment by diagnosing the issue and providing you with your options for water heater repairs or advising you on replacement services.
At Service Minds Benjamin Franklin, we work with gas and electric-powered water heaters, including:
- Conventional tank water heaters
- Tankless water heaters
- Condensing water heaters
- Solar water heaters
- Combination boiler
- Hybrid/heat pump
4 Signs You Need Miami, FL Water Heater Repairs
You don’t have to wait until you run out of hot water to book a water heater repair. There are several signs that it might be time to call Service Minds Benjamin Franklin Plumbers.
Quantity
If you have noticed that the quantity of hot water you have available has diminished, it might be time to call our licensed plumbers. As your water heater becomes less efficient, you’ll notice that the hot water in your shower runs out sooner, or you don’t have enough hot water after running a load of laundry to do the dishes.
Delays/Leaks/Runs
You might notice leaks throughout the house, which could be a problem with your water heater. You might, instead, turn on the hot water while washing your hands or taking a shower, and in the middle of washing, notice that the water completely turns off even though it sounds like it’s still running, and then after a few seconds, it turns back on. You might also hear water leaking throughout the house, and you can’t seem to stop the water from running in the pipes no matter what you do.
Bills
When any of these things happen, you are more likely to notice an increase in your energy bills. If you have high bills despite no changes to your hot water usage, it is likely the result of a leak or other problem that needs to be repaired.
Sounds
Sounds can be one of the easiest ways for you to recognize that it’s time to call The Punctual Plumbers. Hammering or knocking sounds might be common in older Florida homes, but this could be a result of issues with water flow. Ticking sounds could be a problem with loose pipe connections, while popping sounds might indicate that your water heater tank has sediment in it.
If you hear something that doesn’t sound right, our local Miami, FL plumbers can diagnose the source of the issue, determining whether you need a water heater repair because of build-up in the water heater components or whether you need a replacement pressure relief valve or even a tightening of loose pipe connections.
5 Common Water Heater Repairs
At Service Minds Benjamin Franklin, our team can help address many water heater issues. Below are the top 5 most common repairs we do in Miami:
- Repairs to gas pilot lights that have stopped working properly.
- Replacements for gas control valves.
- Repairs for broken pilot assemblies.
- Issues with tankless water heaters.
- Problems with temperature pressure relief valves.
For common water heater repairs in Miami, FL, our team will likely have standard replacement parts on hand to quickly repair the problem so that your hot water is up and running again. In other cases, the damage might be severe enough that we have to order specific parts, and if that’s the case, we will let you know what to expect in terms of cost and time.
How to Sustain Water Heater Repairs with Water Heater Maintenance
After you receive any repairs to your water heater, it’s important that you continue to have annual water heater inspections by our licensed Miami, FL, plumbers. Annual inspections can determine whether parts need to be replaced, whether your temperature and pressure valves are working properly, or whether there are leaks and cracks that have to be addressed.
Given the water table and the local environment in Miami, it’s not uncommon for water heaters to have a buildup of sediment in the bottom, which can significantly impede efficiency. Annual inspections from our team will flush your system and remove any sediment so that it doesn’t have a chance to interfere with your hot water.
Regular water heater inspections go a long way toward preventing emergencies and replacements.
Better Performance
When you call our Miami, FL, local plumbers for annual inspections, we can catch potential problems before they get bigger and fix them before they result in expensive replacements.
Better Efficiency
Working with Service Minds Benjamin Franklin for annual inspections means that you can improve not just the performance of your water heater but its efficiency. Over time, water heaters will diminish in large part because of sediment buildup and other small problems that go unnoticed. But our team can help you reduce costly water damage, increased water bills, and the need for emergency repairs by catching these issues early.
Water Heater Repair FAQs
The length of time it takes for a water heater repair is based on the severity of the repair. When our licensed plumber shows up for your appointment, they will diagnose the issue and let you know what you can expect in terms of the time required. If we have stock parts with us, your repairs may likely be complete on the same day, but if not, we will let you know what to expect.
The cost of our water heater repair services is based on several factors, including the type of repair you need and whether it’s covered by your homeowner’s insurance policy or another warranty. Once we assess your situation, we will give you a cost estimate so you know what to expect.
Our uniformed plumbers will conduct a thorough investigation to determine whether or not it is in your best interest to get a water heater repair or replacement. Most problems with a water heater can be repaired, but if you have a tank that is over ten years old, the cost for repairs might be high enough that it is better to get a replacement. We will help you determine the best make and model for your needs if you decide on a replacement instead.
Most standard policies exclude water heater repairs or replacements unless your water heater was damaged in an incident like a flood or a fire. If you have supplemental equipment coverage, this might extend to water heater repairs or replacements. You will need to talk to your insurance provider and review your homeowner’s insurance policy to determine what you have to pay for out of pocket.