Water Heaters Repair & Installation

Almost all components on a water heater can be fixed or replaced except for the tank. Once the tank rusts through, there is no way to repair it, replacement is the only solution.

We service all residential water heater problems in the Battle Creek, Michigan area. Our professional technician will examine and review your current water heater to determine if it needs to be replaced, or simply repaired.

What You Need To Know About Water Heaters

On average, a typical family of four will use 2000 gallons of hot water each month—an amount that can really send a flood of dollars out of your wallet if you're depending on an outdated water heater.

If it's time to upgrade your current system, our professional technicians are at your service. We'll examine your home and help you choose the water heater that best fits your needs. And, our technicians will install in a timely manner, following a schedule that is most convenient for you.

Secrets About Water Heaters

Very often, tank failure and leaks are due to rusting. However, proper installation, maintenance and adjustment will keep your water heater rust-free and operating at peak efficiency. Follow these steps to ensure a healthy water heater is in good shape::

Check that your tank's anode rod has sufficient sacrificial metal remaining on its steel wire core. Replace it when necessary.
If you have copper or brass water heater connections (hot, cold and recirculation loop lines), change them over to dielectric unions and plastic lined steel nipples. This will reduce this electrolytic corrosion.
Make sure the bottom of your tank is sediment-free. When sediment accumulates in a gas heater, it forms a barrier between the water and the flame, slowing heat transfer. It also weakens the steel tank bottom and exposes it to water and to potential rusting.
Check that your tank's surroundings aren't harmful to the tank (avoid salt, chlorine, or other corrosive chemicals).
Keep your heater as dry as possible. Make sure plumbing fittings are in good condition (such as the drain valve, heating elements, and hot and cold connections).
Consider your tank's age before getting maintenance performed. A newer heater will have a sufficient anode rod, but an older heater may need a new anode. Also check for a damaged dip tube and for recalcitrant drains on an older unit. Water heater tanks should be drained and flushed twice a year.

Advantage Heating & Cooling is here to make your home more efficient and comfortable. Please call us today at            269-966-9595, or complete our online request form