Residential Water Heater Repair & Replacement in Corpus Christi, TX

Signs You Need to Repair or Replace Your Water Heater

Sometimes it’s obvious that you need residential water heater repair or replacement, but some problems show up slowly in ways that aren’t immediately clear. Here are some of the signs it’s time to call a service professional for hot water heater repair or replacement:

• You water isn’t heating up as fast anymore
• Hot water doesn’t last long enough to shower or wash dishes
• You aren’t getting enough hot water for your whole household’s needs
• You notice strange noises from your water heater
• Your water heater is leaking, or you notice water damage on the floors or walls near your hot water heater
• You notice a musty, mildewy, or rusty smell near your water heater
• Your water heater is more than 10 years old
• Your water heater has never had maintenance or repairs

Average Lifespans of Residential Water Heaters

The length of time that your residential water heater will operate efficiently depends on a few different things. If you’re not sure if it’s better to repair or replace your water heater, consider these factors:

• The age of the water heater
• The size of the water heater (it might be too small to meet a growing family’s needs)
• The manufacturer
• How much maintenance it has gotten over the years?
• Where the hot water heater was installed

Most hot water heaters last between 11-20 years, but certain factors can speed up the aging process. If you aren’t sure if you need a replacement, we are happy to inspect and evaluate the health of your hot water heater.

Types of Water Heaters We Install

If you have just moved into a new home or have a hot water heater that is beyond repair, our experienced service professionals can install a new hot water heater for you. We will work closely with you to determine the right type of water heater for your family’s needs and budget. We specialize in installing the following types of residential hot water heaters:

• Conventional Hot Water Heater - This type of hot water heater stores water in a tank and heats it using electricity or natural gas. If you choose a high-efficiency hot water heater, you can reduce costs.
• Tankless Hot Water Heater- This type of hot water heater only heats water when it is needed, without storing any water in a tank for later use. This can reduce the cost of heating water by up to 30%.
• Hybrid Hot Water Heater - This type of hot water heater uses both the storage tank style of a conventional water heater and the tankless heating method of a tankless water heater. It uses a heat pump and existing water and electrical connections to heat your water as you need it. This can reduce the costs of heating water by up to 60%.

Is It Better to Repair or Replace My Water Heater?

There are times when it might end up being more cost-effective to replace your hot water heater instead of repairing it. If your hot water heater is old, hasn’t had any maintenance, needs costly repairs, or is very inefficient and doesn’t meet your water heating needs, we may recommend the installation of a new water heater. Purchasing a new water heater can reduce your water heating costs, provide hot water faster, and make your household more comfortable. Our service professionals will never recommend that you purchase something you don’t need or can’t afford. We will always be upfront and transparent about the cost of a new water heater, why you need it, and how long it will take to install.

Need Hot Water Heater Repair in Corpus Christi?

Do you need hot water heater repair or replacement in Corpus Christi? At Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Corpus Christi, we offer speedy, reliable hot water heater service. It’s easy to schedule an appointment online or by calling our 24/7 live answering service. We also offer a preventative maintenance plan, the Advantage Plan, that can save you money on plumbing services. If you want to discuss whether it’s better to repair or replace your hot water heater in Corpus Christi or Rockport, TX, just call us today or request a job estimate online.