New Water Heater in HarrisonburgWhen your water heater is simply beyond repair, or you’re ready to upgrade and gain some real benefits of a new water heater, call Absolute Water Heater Repair Harrisonburg for a no-obligation and totally FREE quote.
What are the benefits of an upgraded water heater you may ask? While that may depend on your unique situation and what issues you are trying to improve, in general we’re talking about improved performance and cost savings. But there are a few other unique benefits to think about. 
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Cost Savings of a New Water Heater
If comparing a unit that is more than 10-15 years old vs a new one, or a non energy star rated vs one that is, the cost savings will be significant. You could get a savings of 20-30% or more. Considering that your water heater is the 3rd most power-demanding of electricity, behind only heating and cooling, this could result in significant savings. Oftentimes the savings is enough to pay for the water heater replacement in just a couple years time. Here’s a great article that has more suggestions to save money on your water heater usage.
Performance Improvement of New Water Heater
Replacing your water heater will undoubtedly result in better hot water performance. Your water will heat up faster and stay hot longer. So you can go ahead and take that extra long shower, or let your teenager stay in longer to get the stink out…
Other Benefits of Water Heater Replacement
Of course if your old water heater is causing a safety hazard such as leaking, a replacement will take care of that. But here’s a few other benefits you may not have thought of.
- Save or reclaim space. You could significantly shrink the footprint of your water heater with a tankless system. Or possibly move your water heater to a more convenient space in your home. This could give you back more usable space in your home.
- Some newer models have Wi-Fi enabled interfaces that allow remote control of water temperature settings. Or at the least are much easier to set than your old pliers attached to a broken valve.
- Improve the value of your home with a new water heater. Buyers want to know that the mechanicals of their new home are in good working order, will provide a reasonable lifespan, and won’t be a headache or expense anytime soon. Replacing your old water heater with a new one is a definite selling feature. They also just look really nice.
When you need hot water, and you need it now, call Absolute Water Heater Repair of Harrisonburg VA.
How to Know When to Replace a Water Heater?
Here are 5 signs that you may need to consider replacing your old water heater.
- It’s more than about 10 years old.
- You aren’t getting enough hot water.
- You are getting rusty water
- Lots of noises coming from your water heater
- Any LEAKS!
How Old is My Water Heater?
While there are ways to tell the age of your water heater by deciphering the serial number, that gets complicated and it can vary by manufacturer. You can either type the make and model or serial number listed on your water heater into Google, or visit your manufacturer's website and call them (and hang on hold) or enter the serial number there such as on the Rheem site. Better yet, just call your local water heater repair technician and let them handle the job for you. Put their experience to work for you and get answers quick and without the headache.
If you find out your water heater is more than 10 years old, you should definitely consider a water heater replacement. Some can certainly last longer, especially if meticulously cared for, but the gain in efficiency is usually worth it after about 10 years.
If you find out your water heater is more than 10 years old, you should definitely consider a water heater replacement. Some can certainly last longer, especially if meticulously cared for, but the gain in efficiency is usually worth it after about 10 years.
Not Enough Hot Water
We’ve all had it happen… And why does it always happen when soap is in your eyes? The dreaded running out of hot water. Maybe your teen took a 10 minute shower that lasted 30 minutes, maybe you have guests over, maybe this is your normal if your water heater is really in need of replacement. No matter the reason, get it fixed for good with a properly sized, energy efficient, reliable water heater.
If you aren’t getting the amount of hot water you want, or it takes too long to heat back up after running it hard, let us help you pick out the right size and style of water heater so you can get back to extended hot showers for everyone. (or hot baths, or even filling up your stock tank out back for an impromptu hot tub- whatever makes you happy, we won't judge)
If you aren’t getting the amount of hot water you want, or it takes too long to heat back up after running it hard, let us help you pick out the right size and style of water heater so you can get back to extended hot showers for everyone. (or hot baths, or even filling up your stock tank out back for an impromptu hot tub- whatever makes you happy, we won't judge)
Rusty Hot Water Heater Tank
Rust is the bane of metal tanks. Because leaks are the bane of your home. If you have rust visible on your water heater tank or if you have rust tinged water, we need to talk. Rust is a sign that your hot water tank is getting along in years and should really be replaced before the rust can actually eat through the wall and cause a leak. At the very least, rust is simply a sign that your water heater is getting old and should at least be checked. Call the pros at Absolute Water Heater Repair Harrisonburg. We’ll make sure you’re taken care of.
Noises from Water Heater
Banging or rumbling noises from your water heater could be an indication of sediment buildup. It’s annoying but more importantly that sediment can really be sapping the efficiency of your water heater. Harrisonburg and Rockingham county can have pretty hard water, so it’s not uncommon to see this kind of buildup in our area. We can check it out and offer suggestions to fix your water heater or replace if necessary.
Leaking Water Heater
A leaking water heater is a sure sign you need a repair or replacement. We say repair because it is possible the leak is not coming from your tank but actually from piping or a valve. Water leaks can be very tricky to track down but we’ve got plenty of tricks we’ve picked up over the years to track down those pesky leaks. Because metal expands when heated, the leaks could even be intermittent.
If your water heater is actually leaking it will definitely need replacement. Call us and we’ll make it a priority to get your hot water back as soon as possible.
If your water heater is actually leaking it will definitely need replacement. Call us and we’ll make it a priority to get your hot water back as soon as possible.
We offer a FREE consultation and estimate to give you the information you need.
Serving all of Rockingham and Augusta County too! Call (540) 202-1545 or fill out the form and we'll get you back to having hot water in a jiffy!
Serving all of Rockingham and Augusta County too! Call (540) 202-1545 or fill out the form and we'll get you back to having hot water in a jiffy!