You may not realize how much you treasure your water heater until it breaks and you can no longer get hot water on demand. You chose an electric water heater for convenience, but even those that run on electricity can see issues from time to time. Figuring out what’s wrong with their water heater isn’t always black and white for Scarborough residents, but that’s where we come in. Our skilled technicians know exactly how to diagnose and solve the issues your electric water heater is facing. With our 24-hr service and preventative maintenance services, we aim to give you the hot water you need exactly when you need it. Read on to discover more about how we can help you.
Electric Water Heater Repair
When a Scarborough electric water heater breaks, there could be numerous problems at hand. Sometimes, a unit may experience more than one as excess strain on one part can cause another to malfunction.
Let’s take a moment to look over all the working parts within an electric water heater that might need repair:
- Tank: The exterior of your tank is susceptible to corrosion from the hard water in Scarborough. It holds 40 to 60 gallons of water at a time and encounters fifty to one hundred pounds per square inch of pressure at any time. With that in mind, you can understand how easily damage can occur.
- Thermostat: When a thermostat doesn’t work, it can throw your entire water heater off. This one simple repair can restore your unit to its former condition and is not a complicated process.
- Hot Water Outlet Pipe: This pipe is where hot water travels through to reach your home. It can be corroded, clogged, or damaged and may need to be replaced.
- Shut Off Valve: This valve prevents water from entering your tank if it is already full, or if you manually turn it off. If this valve is broken, it will either keep a steady influx of water entering your tank or will prevent it from happening at all.
- Heating Elements: Perhaps one of the most integral parts of your electric hot water tank. A malfunctioning heating element, heat exchanger, or heat pump will prevent your water from getting hot. It can also cause it to become too hot.
- Dip Tube: Fill your tank from the bottom with water which will be heated upon entry. The dip tube can become clogged or damaged with age or hard water build-up.
- Pressure Relief Valve: Relieves pressure from the tank so that it does not build up and cause damage.
- Sacrificial Anode Rod: This is one of the most important parts of your tank. As the name suggests, it’s there to be tarnished and will attract corrosion to reduce the risks of tank damage. The rod needs to be replaced every few years.
When in need of services for an electric water heater, Scarborough homeowners can find the necessary skill and expertise by calling the team at Mr. Rooter Plumbing. From inspections to maintenance and repairs, we’ll bring the hot water solution to your home with ease.
Electric Water Heater Replacement
Do you have an electric hot water tank that is more than seven years old? Typically, you will get up to twelve years of use out of your electric unit, but if you neglect to perform regular maintenance services, you may not get that long. To find out whether you need a repair or replacement, our experienced team will diagnose the issues the unit is facing and find out exactly how old it is. Depending on the type of water heating issues and age, we may recommend that you replace the entire unit. Sometimes, a few part replacements are all that’s necessary for your heater to work efficiently again.
Scarborough Electric Water Heater Installation
Building a new home? Swapping over from a gas water heater to an electric model? You’ll certainly need our Scarborough electric water heater installation services. During yours, we’ll remove the old unit in your home if you have one before reconfiguring your new electric system. After setting it up and performing a test, we’ll show you exactly how to use it to give you peace of mind when we’re gone. If you need help at any point, we’re always just one call away!
Note: Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Scarborough does not service all types of water heaters. We do not offer services for your natural gas hot water heater or tankless water heater, only electric models. If you’re looking for a tankless water heater installation, we’ll be more than happy to redirect you to a reliable source.
