Its frustrating when people wake up in the morning and have no hot water for a shower. It becomes more of an emergency when they go into the basement and find water leaking from the hot water tank. Water damage can lead to costly home repairs and mold and mildew remediation. Therefore it’s necessary to call a Plumbing Repair in San Francisco CA contractor immediately. Plumbers know the damage that a leaking pipe or hot water heater can cause, they’ll make every effort to get there as soon as possible.
The licensed and bonded plumber will arrive with a well-stocked service van. If the problem is a broken pipe or valve, they will be able to fix it quickly and have the hot water running again. However, if the water tank is rusted out, then it means that the family will have to install a new hot water heater. The Plumbing Repair in San Francisco CA contractor will be able to help them determine the best size and brand to meet their needs. If the family was always running out of hot water, then this is a chance to increase their hot water capacity. If the kids have grown and they have more than enough hot water, it’s a chance to reduce energy costs. However, if the couple is considering selling their home in a few years, a small water heater may not impress future buyers. A professional plumber who has worked in the area for years will know the best size water heater to recommend.
Families who want an eco-friendly home, may consider a tankless water heater. The water flows through a series of pipes and is warmed on demand. That lowers energy costs because the heating coil doesn’t have to warm up a large amount of water. The licensed plumbers at Advantage Plumbing SF can install and maintain one of these modern water heaters as well.
All water heaters need to be maintained on a regular basis. They can be very dangerous if the gauges that control how hot the water gets fail. The plumber will spot worn hoses and replace them before they lead to an inconvenient leak.
