Water Heater Repair in Kanorado, KS

A good rule of thumb is the 10-year mark. If your tank is less than 10 years old and the issue is a faulty part (like a thermostat or element), repair is usually best. If the tank itself is leaking from the bottom due to rust, a full replacement is required.

If the shower suddenly gets cold when someone flushes a toilet, it's often a plumbing pressure issue. But if the hot water simply runs out quickly or surges, your water heater's dip tube or mixing valve may be malfunctioning.

Hissing usually happens when condensation from the tank drips down onto the hot burner beneath it. It can also happen if there is a tiny leak spraying onto a hot surface. Have a professional inspect it to be safe.

Yes. Sediment creates a thick layer of insulation between the burner and the water. The burner has to run longer and hotter to heat the water, which overheats and weakens the steel tank bottom, eventually causing it to fracture.

For an electric unit, a broken lower heating element means only the top half of the water is being heated. For a gas unit, the dip tube that directs cold water to the bottom of the tank might be broken, mixing cold water with the hot.