24/7 Water Heater Services in New Jersey

Most tank-style water heaters last about 8 to 12 years. Tankless water heaters last 15 to 20 years. Around this time, the appliance starts running less efficiently and becomes more prone to failure.

While most people wait until their water heater stops working to replace it, this can be incredibly stressful, especially if the water heater fails catastrophically and floods your home. It’s much more convenient to shop for a replacement water heater around the 10-year or 15-year mark, depending on what type of water heater you have.

The most common causes of a leaky water heater include:

• Broken drain valves
• Corrosion on the bottom of the tank
• Loose water line connections
• Broken temperature/pressure relief valves

The best way to diagnose and repair a water heater leak is to call a trusted plumbing company.

The flame should be blue with yellow tips. If it appears more yellow-orange, this is a sign of incomplete burning, which could lead to not only poor water heater performance but also the production of deadly carbon monoxide! Check your burner every now and then, particularly if you’re experiencing problems with your hot water.

The most common thing that affects water heaters is sediment buildup, especially as the water heater gets older. When water is heated, minerals like calcium and magnesium collect along the sides of the tank and the burner. If these minerals are not filtered out of the water heater, they form a sediment barrier that will settle on the burner and seriously affect your water heater’s performance.

The best way to keep your water heater safe? Call Len The Plumber for water heater inspection or water filtration.

That depends on the cause of the problem. If the temperature and pressure (T&P) valve fails to turn off your water heater when the temperature or pressure is too high, your water heater could explode. However, many water heater leaks are caused by other issues (such as sediment buildup that leads to corrosion), so the explosion of your tank isn’t the top concern. In any case, you should call a plumber if you notice any type of leak around your water heater.

When you turn on a hot water faucet for the first time in a few hours, you may find yourself waiting impatiently for 30 seconds or more for the water to heat up. Once it starts coming out hot, it stays that way for a while. This happens because several feet of pipes separate the faucet from the water heater, and the water cools as it sits unused in the pipes. The further away a fixture is from the water heater, the longer it takes for the water to heat up.

Of course, if you keep running out of hot water, your water heater could be failing, or there might be sediment buildup that needs to be flushed out of the tank.

It’s important to understand a phenomenon that occurs with tankless water heaters called the cold-water sandwich effect. This is when hot water flows from the tap followed by a few seconds of cold water before the water gets hot again. Cold-water sandwiches happen because tankless units turn off while not in use. It takes a moment for the burner or heating element to kick on when you call for hot water again, so a bit of cold water enters the pipe. This is normal and doesn’t require tankless water heater repair.

Yes. Just like your furnace and air conditioner, your water heater needs regular tune-ups to perform at its peak. The main reasons to schedule water heater maintenance include:

• Increased efficiency
• Lower utility bills
• Fewer breakdowns
• Lower repair costs
• Longer life span

Wondering who to call for water heater repair or maintenance in Bergen, Passaic, Mercer, Middlesex, Camden, and Burlington counties? Don’t put your family at risk – if your water heater isn’t burning properly or your tank is damaged, contact Len The Plumber for 24/7 water heater repair service!

Traditional tank-type water heaters last around 8-12 years, and tankless models last 15-20. As they advance past these ranges, their performance and efficiency decrease as the cost to run them increases. They also become more prone to failure and may break down entirely. Replacing your old water heater before it fails can cause an immediate decrease in your energy bills and boost your comfort. Plus, you won’t have to worry about suddenly running out of hot water.

Don’t wait until your water heater fails or becomes inefficient before you consider a replacement! Contact Len The Plumber for a range of options to meet your needs and budget. We offer flexible financing to help you get your new water heater when you need it!