Water Heater Repair in Jeff, KY

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 your home is on a closed plumbing system (such as having a pressure reducing valve), thermal expansion can cause dangerous pressure spikes when water heats up. An expansion tank absorbs this pressure and protects your water heater.

A standard traditional tank water heater generally lasts 8 to 12 years with proper maintenance. Tankless water heaters have a longer lifespan and can often last 15 to 20 years if they are flushed annually.

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.

This occurs when you turn off the hot water briefly and turn it back on. You get the hot water already in the pipe, followed by a brief burst of unheated water, then hot water again. Modern units or recirculation pumps can fix this.