Signs Your Tank Water Heater Needs Repairs
Santa Fe Heating and Air can repair your broken water heater tank in Kansas City, KS. Storage-tank water heater repair is not something to attempt on your own. Rather, it’s a job best left to our experienced plumbers who can safely handle the job.
Signs your tank water heater may need repair include:
- No hot water
- Leaking tank
- Lukewarm water
- Rust-colored water
- Odd operational noises
- Low water pressure
Our Professional Tank Water Heater Repair Services
Our team of expert plumbers can promptly assess your water heater and recommend whether a repair or replacement is ultimately necessary. All water heaters have mechanical, electrical, and plumbing components that must all function together for your appliance to work correctly. If there’s a problem with just one part, it can cause the whole system to malfunction.
As soon as you notice something is awry with your water heater, it’s best to promptly call us. It’s never a good idea to continue using your water heater when it isn’t working correctly, as it will lead to more costly damage. We can repair both gas and electric water heaters, and we want to ensure you always get the professional assistance you need.
In many cases where your water heater isn’t producing hot water, the issue lies with the heating element. An electric water heater has internal heating elements near the top and bottom of its tank that are responsible for heating the tank water. If one of these elements malfunctions, your water could feel lukewarm.
A simple heating element replacement might be all that’s necessary to get your water heater back up and running. However, not all repairs are this easy. Sometimes you may experience an alarming issue, like discolored water. When the inside of your water heater corrodes, it can release rust flakes into your water. While we may be able to flush and treat the tank in some cases, a full appliance replacement is typically necessary.
Why Choose Santa Fe Heating & Air?
Santa Fe Air offers same-day services for water heater repair in much of the Kansas City metropolitan area. All our plumbers are fully licensed and insured. We never charge overtime fees, and we always provide upfront pricing. We’re a BBB-accredited business and an Angi Super Service Award winner.
We work on all brands of water heaters and provide free replacement estimates for your convenience. We also offer special discounts for military members, veterans, and seniors. You can easily schedule your next service appointment online. We have over 40 years of experience serving the local community and provide special discounts for all our customers, which you can find on our website.
If you have a broken water heater tank in Gardner, phone Santa Fe Air now for assistance.
FAQs
What should I do if my water heater tank is leaking?
The first thing you should do is shut off the water inlet valve to prevent further water from entering the tank. Next, call us promptly so we can work to repair or replace your water heater as necessary.
Can a rusted water heater be repaired?
Whether your water heater is repairable will depend on where the rust is and how extensive it may be. In cases of corroded piping or surface rust, we may be able to fix your tank. However, if there’s rust inside the tank, it’s typically best to do a full replacement.
When to repair vs. replace your water heater?
Because most tanked water heaters have a lifespan of eight to 12 years, it’s typically advisable to do a replacement if your unit is over eight years old. If your unit is newer, attempting storage-tank water heater repair is typically recommended.
