Repairs on tank heaters
A heater that makes noise, leaks at a fitting or runs out of hot water quickly may need a part rather than a new tank. Tell us the age and what it is doing, and we will say whether repair makes sense.
Water Heater Repair and Installation in Detroit
No hot water, a heater that leaks or a tank that has simply worn out can all start with one call. We repair tank heaters, replace them and install tankless units for Detroit homes, and we explain the choices in plain words.
Water heater work covers Detroit and the nearby cities we serve.
Water heater work
Replacing a tank
When the tank itself has failed, it has to be replaced. We swap the old unit for a new tank and reconnect the water lines and the gas or electric supply.
Going tankless
Tankless units warm water as it passes through instead of keeping a tank full. Some homes need a larger gas line or more electrical capacity for one, so we look at the house before we recommend it.
Adding or moving a heater
A heater can be set up in a new spot, such as a basement corner or utility room. New locations mean new supply and venting runs, and they bring in the permit question below.
Permits for water heaters in Detroit
The permit chart from Detroit’s Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department (BSEED) does not name water heaters. It does call for a permit on plumbing alterations beyond faucet or valve parts or clearing a stoppage, and swapping or moving a heater can fall under that.
Picking the right size
A heater that is too small runs out of hot water, and one that is larger than the household needs can cost more to run. Household size and the number of fixtures running together drive the choice.
Household size and fixture count both feed into the size calculator and the tankless flow calculator. Bring the figures they give you to the phone call, and we will take it from there.
How old is your heater?
A serial number decoder can date a heater from the label on its side. Age helps decide whether a repair is worth making or the tank is near the end of its run.
Also see leak finding, repiping and the homepage.
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