From a faster recovery rate in producing hot water to being energy efficient, the benefits of upgrading from an old hot water heater are many. If your current hot water heater is giving you warning signs it needs to be replaced or is creeping up in age, you should consider a new hot water heater.
Richfield Plumbing & Heating in Edmonton offers comprehensive plumbing and heating services, including hot water heater replacements. They share reasons why you should replace your worn-out hot water tank-style heater.
Increased efficiency
If you have an older tank-style hot water heater, chances are it’s not that efficient. Advancements have been made in water heating systems and you could upgrade to a substantially more efficient unit. Richfield Plumbing & Heating can review your water needs and recommend a highly efficient water heater that will be meet your needs. You’ll lower your energy usage and your monthly bill every month too.
If it’s a good fit for your needs, you might want to consider a tankless hot water heater. Tankless hot water heaters provide hot water on-demand. The unit heats water as you use it, so you don’t pay to keep an entire tank full of water heated. Ask your Richfield Plumbing & Heating which style of water heater is best for your home.
No more cold showers
Even though newer hot water heaters take up less space than older ones, their hot water recovery rate is better. Newer hot water heaters can measure how available water is when there is a higher demand. This helps the water heater to replenish the hot water at a faster rate meaning no more fighting over hot water.
Alternatively, a tankless hot water heater upgrade would provide hot water on demand, whenever you needed it. Depending on your household’s consumption, you might need more than one tankless hot water heater to meet demand. This is something a skilled company can help you determine.
Signs it’s time for a new hot water heater
When it’s time to replace your hot water heater, there might be some warning signs. The first thing to consider is the water heater’s age. If it’s 10 years old and counting, it’s nearing the end of its lifespan. Replacing the hot water heater is a good idea.
The closer the heater gets to the end of its service life, the more often you’ll notice things going wrong. From banging or rumbling noises caused by sediment build-up to tinted hot water from rust within the tank, these are signs to watch for. Corrosion near the pipes or waiting a long time for the water to heat up, can all mean it’s time for a repair or replacement. If you see water pooling near the bottom of the tank, it’s time for a hot water heater replacement.
Not sure? Get an inspection on your current unit and Richfield Plumbing & Heating will make a suggestion.
Plumbers in Edmonton
Richfield Plumbing & Heating offers a wide range of plumbing and heating services to residential and commercial clientele in Edmonton. Their services include drains and sewer cleaning, gas line installation, hydronic heating, furnaces, hot water heater replacement, poly b replacement, water purifications systems, and plumbing for renovations and construction projects. They also offer plumbing repairs, retrofits, and maintenance.
They’ve been in the business since 1979, and strive to exceed your expectations with any job from start to finish. Richfield Plumbing & Heating is an experienced company you can trust.
