Water heaters are durable and long-lasting appliances. It's not uncommon for older water heaters to start showing signs of wear and tear, and even newer water heaters need routine maintenance to prevent problems like scale buildup and leaks. Whether your water heater is not hot enough, leaking, or making strange noises, the Lockmer Plumbing team is here to help.
Water Heater Experts in Butte
Your tank water heater has a set of heating coils or gas heating at the bottom of the tank. The tank heats over time to provide a reservoir of hot water. Fresh hot water is pulled from the top and new cold water is injected near the heating coils to heat new water as quickly as possible.
Problems will most likely develop when mineral deposits from water build up on the heating elements and other internal components. High pressure and mineral deposits can cause different problems, so water heaters occasionally need to be cleaned, maintained, and repaired. After a decade or two, or if a major component takes real damage. your water heater may need to be replaced.
Problems will most likely develop when mineral deposits from water build up on the heating elements and other internal components. High pressure and mineral deposits can cause different problems, so water heaters occasionally need to be cleaned, maintained, and repaired. After a decade or two, or if a major component takes real damage. your water heater may need to be replaced.
Should You Repair or Replace Your Water Heater?
Does your water heater need to be repaired or replaced? That's a good question. Most of the time, cleaning and repair are all you'll need. But the older the unit, the more likely a replacement is in the cards.
Signs You Need Water Heater Repair
- Leaking water heater
- The water isn't hot enough after adjusting the temperature setting
- Rusty or dirty hot water
- Hot water tastes bad
- Hot water is really slow
- Creaking and cracking noises
- The water heater feels excessively hot to the touch
- The pilot light keeps going out
Signs Your Water Heater Needs Replacement
- Frequent need for water heater repairs
- The water heater is over 15 years old
- Steady increase in water heater electricity use
- Severe damage to essential parts
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Water Heater Repair
Lockmer water heater repair services begin with an inspection to diagnose the problem. Once the problem is found, we will provide advice on the best solution whether that is cleaning, part replacement, and setting adjustments to get your water heater back to ship-shape and heating water the way it should.
Maintenance Services
Good maintenance means fewer repairs and a longer lifespan for your water heater. Lockmer Plumbing provides routine water heater cleaning and tune-ups throughout the Butte, MT area.
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Water Heater Replacement/Installation
If your water heater has reached its lifespan and/or is critically damaged, we will help you select a new water heater to meet your home's needs, remove the old unit, and provide fast, expert installation of your new water heater. Our goal is to restore your home's hot water capabilities as quickly as possible.
Providing Plumbing to Homes & Businesses in Butte
Residential
We work on all residential plumbing. Give us a call and we will get you scheduled.
Commercial
We work on all commercial plumbing. We have the crew to get your commercial project completed on time and on budget.
Industrial
We have the knowledge and skills for any industrial plumbing project in the Butte area