Don't Enjoy A Cold Shower? Call A Plumber For Help!

After a long day at work, most people like to come home and unwind with a hot shower, to wash away the stresses of the day. Of course, if you turn the shower on, and only cold water comes out, it can make your shower anything but relaxing. It's times like these when we realize how much we depend on hot water and other comforts in our home. When you need hot water, and need it fast, call one of the local 24/7 Richmond Plumbers. They'll be glad to come out and repair or replace your hot water heater and help get your water temperature out of the Arctic and back in the Tropics.

Determining if your water heater can be repaired depends on a few factors. The first one is age. The lifespan of most residential hot water heaters is approximately 10 years. If your water heater is much newer than that, it's usually worth attempting to repair it, but if it's close to retirement age, it's usually not suggested to put much more money into it, as its useful life is almost over. Another factor in the determination of repairing the hot water heater is establishing what is actually wrong with the unit. It could be something minor, that can be repaired quickly, but with a large repair, that comes close to the cost of a new heater, it's sometimes better to just replace the unit and start again.



When you turn on the hot water and only lukewarm or cool water comes out, you know there is a problem. One of the Plumbers Richmond VA will be able to troubleshoot the situation and determine what is wrong. It could be something as simple as a blown outlet or breaker. Of course, that's a simple fix that takes only minutes to repair. Another common problem, when you don't have hot water, is the heater's thermostat or heating element may be malfunctioning. These repairs are more involved than the outlet or breaker, but with a relatively new unit, these fixes will be much more reasonable than replacing the unit. If the water heater is close to the 10 year mark and leaking, it's usually suggested to replace it. Though a leak may be because of a loose fitting or valve, most leaks come from a rusted tank, due to the age of the unit. If the Plumbers Richmond VA tell you this is your situation, it's time to give in and install a new water heater. It will save you time and money in the long run.

No one wants to be without hot water. We use it for so many different applications throughout the day. If you have a problem with your Plumbing Richmond VA, call a company that specializes in this. They'll help you get your water flowing just as quickly as possible, and you'll be taking a relaxing, hot shower before you know it!