Water Heater Installation
There are many different warning signs that may indicate that you may need to service or replace your hot water heater. The most common signs that you may need a new water heater include:
- Water not heating or mild temperature water
- Scalding water
- Dirty or brownish water
- Water collecting on top of or underneath the tank
- Corrosion or rust on the water heater
- Rotten egg odor
- Water making a high pitched whining sound
- Green buildup that looks like mold
- A water heater that’s more than 10 years old
Our expert plumbing technicians will explain the different sizes and models of hot water heaters with you to determine the best one to suit your needs. If you need a water heater that provides hot water on demand with the potential to save you hundreds of dollars on your energy bills, then a tankless water heater may be the right choice for you. We also offer easy payment options for those who qualify.
Tankless Water Heaters
Tankless water heaters run without a storage tank, and are able to provide hot water on demand. Instead of storing hot water in a tank like conventional water heaters, these space-saving models heat water as it’s being used. And because you’re not wasting energy to keep water heated in a 30 to 50 gallon tank, tankless water heaters can reduce your monthly utility bills. Also, these energy-efficient models are compact and fit in smaller spaces or can be mounted on a wall.
Tankless water heaters work by instantly heating water as it flows through a pipe into the water heater, which does not retain any water within the unit except for what is in the heat exchanger coil. The water is then warmed by gas or an electrical heating element (depending on the model selected). With a tankless water heater you never have to worry about running out of hot water again. You can also control the water temperature more precisely, keeping the water temperature at safe levels.
Tankless water heaters are more expensive than conventional water heaters are up-front, but they can help provide you with 30% savings in your water-heating costs and a 50% decrease in your energy consumption. If you’re considering replacing your water heater, call Rescue Rooter Portland and schedule a free in-home consultation with one of our expert plumbers today. Ask about our easy payment options available to help with that up-front investment. Call us today!