At Cougar Heating and Air Conditioning, we understand how important it is to have a healthy water heater in your home. When you can’t rely on consistent access to hot water in your Spokane, WA household, it can impact your ability to take showers, wash your hands, clean your clothes, wash your dishes, and complete basic cleaning chores around the house. The last thing we want is for you to be stuck with a malfunctioning or struggling water heater, and our plumbing experts will do whatever they can to make sure your household remains comfortable and fully functional. Whether your water heater needs a tune-up, repairs, or replacement, we’ll take care of it for you promptly and for a fair price.
Common Water Heater Problems
- No hot water
- Sporadic hot water
- Water not getting as hot as it should
- Strange noises or odors from the water heater
- Low water pressure
- Discolored or dirty water
- Unusually high energy bills
The majority of these issues could have several potential causes, so it’s unlikely that you’ll be able to diagnose the problem yourself. However, our plumbing experts have tons of experience and training in dealing with various water heater problems and many different types of systems. They’ll be able to figure out exactly what’s causing the symptoms, and they’ll know the best way to provide a thorough, long-term fix.
Benefits of Water Heater Maintenance
If you want your household water heater to remain healthy, efficient, and effective for the long haul, you need to be proactive about properly caring for it. And generally, the best thing you can do to keep the appliance in great condition is to schedule regular maintenance. Just like most major appliances, your water heater will gradually accumulate wear and tear as it operates. If you don’t take action to counteract the mileage being put on the equipment, it will eventually start to negatively affect the system’s performance.
If you give us a call at Cougar Heating and Air Conditioning, our expert professionals will give your water heater a thorough tune-up, which will result in some or all of these benefits:
- Longer system life expectancy
- Better energy efficiency
- Reduced risk of mechanical problems
- More reliable performance
- Keeps the warranty active
When Should You Replace Your Water Heater?
When a water heater is past its prime, it will most likely start to struggle with its performance and efficiency. For that reason, it’s never a good idea to let your household unit linger for too long when it’s approaching the end of its lifespan. So, how do you decide when it’s the right time to invest in a new water heater? Ultimately, there are a couple of things you should consider. On average, standard water heaters will last somewhere in the range of six to 12 years, whereas tankless water heaters can often stay productive for 20 or more years.
If your home uses a standard water heater with a tank, you’ll want to start being especially diligent as it approaches and passes the 10-year mark. You shouldn’t necessarily replace it only because it’s a decade old, but if it’s getting up there in years and starts to experience regular problems, it’s probably time to take action. Rather than spending a bunch of money on frequent repairs and increased energy bills, it may be more prudent to invest that money in a brand-new water heater. If you’re having trouble making this decision, our team at Cougar Heating and Air Conditioning will be glad to visit your home, inspect your water heater, and help you make the best possible choice. And if it turns out that you’re ready for a new water heater, we’ll help you pick out a unit that’s a good fit, then we’ll promptly install it for you.
