Criteria For Deciding To Repair Or Replace A Water Heater
Is you water heater not producing as it once was? Are you getting less hot water on demand? Is your heater consuming more energy? Is it leaking? If you answered yes to any of these questions, than you probably have given thought to whether it is more cost effective to repair your heater or get a new one.
Early on you should check with your plumber. He will be able to pinpoint the problem causing the loss of function, and based on his experience can tell you whether it is more cost efficient to repair your current appliance or get a new one.
1)Do you still have a warranty? Most warranties last for 10 years, and if someone else will pay for the repair, than it makes sense to keep the old water heater
2) Is the heater electric? Replacing an electric heater with a gas powered heater can get you a 50% savings in fuel consumption. But note that this is not an absolute indicator for repair. That is, some experts say replace, others say stick with the old heater as long as it doesn’t leak, and others say check the anode, If there is still aluminum or magnesium left, than replace it and the heater should be good to go.
3) If the problem is a corroded and leaky tank, then replace it.
4) Problems that are repairable but which require consultation with a plumber include a leaky fitting, a leaky drain valve, temperature/pressure-relief valve or a worn out electrical heating element. The plumber will help you determine whether the repair is cost effective compared to the cost of getting a new heater.
5) Finally, one problem that can be easily repaired and extend the life of the heater is a broken dip stick. Almost all heaters between 1993 and 1997 installed defective dip sticks. The dip stick normally transports incoming cold water to the bottom of the tank. When the stick is broken than cold water stays at the top, lowering the temperature of available hot water.
You can probably best make your decision by having a plumber inspect your water heater, and then go over the price options with him .If you decide to go with a new heater, there are newer energy saving options, such as tankless on demand heaters which save the consumer up to 30% in energy costs right from day one.
This report was brought to you by A-1 Plumbing of Baltimore a Baltimore plumbing company company.
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