Tuckers Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Water Heater Repair’

How Long Water Heaters Are Really Meant to Last

Monday, January 15th, 2024
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You might not realize it, but your water heater may be getting close to the end of its service life, or already past the point where it should’ve been replaced. Understanding how long water heaters are supposed to last is important if you want to get the most out of your investment in yours. 

We’re your local experts when it comes to water heaters in Clarksburg, and we’re going to look into how long water heaters are supposed to last. This will help you understand when it’s time to replace your current unit.

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Clear Signs You Need a New Electric Water Heater

Monday, August 21st, 2023

Water heaters are usually out of sight and out of mind. But what happens when you encounter problems that feel much bigger than the last time? You have to listen to the signs and know when it’s time for electric water heater replacement in Bethesda, MD.

Here’s a list of classic signals that an electric water heater can send your way to let you know it’s nearing the end of its life. Once you know what to look for, you’ll be much better equipped to listen and get a replacement before it breaks down for real.

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What Causes a Water Heater to Leak From the Bottom?

Monday, December 26th, 2022
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You head into the room where your water heater is located and notice a small wet spot near or around the base of the heater. Upon closer inspection, you can tell that it’s coming from the water heater. It shouldn’t come as a surprise, but it’s not supposed to do that.

Hot, potable water is imperative to your everyday life and health, so what happens when your water heater starts giving you trouble? That’s when it’s time for water heater repair in Frederick, MD before those leaks become a serious issue.

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Why Your Water Heater Isn’t Providing Hot Water

Monday, August 27th, 2018

tank-water-heaterA water heater that isn’t providing hot water isn’t good for much. That’s kind of its entire purpose for existing, after all. Of course, just because your water heater isn’t currently providing water, doesn’t mean that you need to get a new one. It’s possible that you just have a problem of some sort in the system that needs to be resolved for it to return to normal function. If your water heater isn’t providing enough hot water, read on to find out why that might be happening.

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2 Surefire Ways to Destroy Your Water Heater

Monday, February 26th, 2018

water-heater-repairNormally, we write about ways to protect your various home systems on this blog. We’re in a more whimsical mood today, though. Since it’s a Monday, and you’re reading a plumbing blog, we figured we’d spice things up a bit by telling you the two best ways to make sure that your water heater lives as short and ineffective a life as possible. In short: DON’T DO THESE THINGS! Let’s get started.

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Watch Out for These Signs of Water Heater Trouble

Monday, June 27th, 2016

Is your water heater not supplying you with enough hot water? Are you standing in cold water at the end of your shower? Are you paying too much to keep your water heater going? As one of the major appliances in the home, your water heater needs not only to be functional, but also efficient. While preventive maintenance is best, there are plenty of problems that can arise no matter how hard you try to avoid them. Let’s have a look at some things to look out for.

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Common Water Heater Problems

Monday, August 24th, 2015

Water heaters are very sturdy systems, but they have problems from time to time like any other. When your water heater develops problems, you should call for repairs as soon as possible. The faster you can get your water heater repaired, the more damage you can prevent. With that in mind, let’s take a look at some of the symptoms that your water heater is in trouble.

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