Cold Utah winters often strain water heaters, and the last holiday experience anyone wants to have is a frigid morning without warm water. The average water heater lasts around 12 years, give or take. Depending on the style, the demand, and the frequency of plumbing maintenance, your water heater might have an even shorter lifespan. Maintenance checks are usually performed by a company at least once a year, if not twice; if the plumbing company finds an issue, they will recommend you replace your water heater immediately and assist with that transition. There are many different types of heaters, so knowing the general types and models will help you be better prepared when your plumbing company suggests replacement.
Storage tank water heaters are the most popular and common water heaters in most homes. They are the most affordable and easiest to install, and it’s what you think of when you think of water heaters: a big, 40-gallon tank that warms water and distributes it throughout your house. The tank limits the amount of hot water you can use at once, and it takes an hour for the tanks to refill once they’re depleted. To maintain a storage tank water heater, a Utah plumbing company will have to visit for cleanings at least twice a year.
Hybrid water heaters use sixty percent less energy than storage tank water heaters because they pull heat from the ground and air to warm the water. They’re more expensive and take up more space, but they do save your electric bill in the long run. They, too, need to be serviced by a plumbing company at least twice a year.
Tankless water heaters are the only type of heater that never runs out of hot water because they heat water on demand. They are highly energy-efficient, but depending on the size of your household, you may require home renovations to accommodate the higher energy needs of larger models. Unlike the heaters that use tanks, tankless heaters only need plumbing company cleanings once a year.
You don’t want the heater’s dying breath to be in the middle of a Utah snowstorm. To avoid this fate, contact a plumbing company near you to provide routine checks for your unit and replace it if necessary. All Utah Plumbing is a company that provides routine maintenance, water heater replacement, and more for several cities throughout the state. So give them a call today, and save yourself both money and a cold shower in the future.
All Utah Plumbing is a company that provides routine maintenance, water heater replacement, and more for several cities throughout the state. So give them a call today, and save yourself both money and a cold shower in the future.
