Should You Repair or Replace Your Water Heater?

It is often difficult to decide what will be better, replacing or repairing your water heater. On one hand, you might not want to invest a lot in a new water heater. But, on the other hand, you would just want to get rid of those recurring repair costs. Examine your water heater thoroughly on your own or with the help of professional water heater installers and look for various defects. The defects will help you decide whether you should replace or repair your water heater. Here are a few things to consider to help you make a more clear decision.

When Should You Repair Your Water Heater?

Some repairs can help you save high replacement costs and make your water heater efficient again.
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• Water Heater Defects

Most of the water heater defects like leaks from the top and bottom of the tank, loose plumbing and electrical connections, sediment buildups inside the tank, rumbling noises, various component failures, etc. can be easily repaired. It is okay to repair these defects immediately rather than replacing the entire water heater.

• Ongoing Warranty

Some repairs can be expensive but are covered in the warranty that comes along with the water heaters. If you face several issues and have a valid warranty, get it repaired. If not, consider replacing as the repairing cost can be more expensive than buying a new water heater.

When Should You Get a New Water Heater?

By replacing your water heater, you can help stop a plumbing emergency before it becomes a catastrophic issue. 

• Older Water Heater

An old water heater can trouble you all the time. The older components of the heater become inefficient and need repairs all the time. The average life of an electric water heater is 20-25 years, whereas that of a gas water heater is 10-15 years. Not only this, the older water heaters are constructed using older technologies. Replace your water heater with new, Energy Star-rated ones for the regular supply of hot water.

• High Energy Costs

An aging water heater can consume a lot of energy and produce high water and utility bills. But, if your water heater is not too old but still consumes a lot of energy and water, consider replacing it with an energy-efficient variant.

• Frequent, Costly Repairs

Keep a check on the number of times you notice various water heater defects and call an expert to fix them. If this happens more often in a short span of time, it is a sign that your house needs a water heater replacement. Repairing your water heater over and over again can be more expensive than replacing it.

Whenever your water heater breaks down, analyze and think twice if repairing or replacing will be a smarter choice. If you are unable to take the decision, feel free to call our water heater experts at Hot Water Tanks Edmonton. We will know which solution will exactly suit your situation.