The water heater is the most forgotten appliance in your home or business. It sits tucked away in an attic, cellar or side room where you seldom see it. Left alone to do it’s job which is to provide you with hot water on demand you hardly even know it’s there. At least that is until it breaks and they often break at the most inopportune times. Those are the moments when you need Water Heater Repair Pittsburgh PA.
The water heater is often an enigma to many people. While many may know it’s basic function or it’s location in their home or business fewer people know how it works. In principle it is a simple device which consist of a tank to hold the water which is heated by a gas burner or electric element. The gas is usually natural or propane as butane is seldom used in a domestic setting today. Neither gas or electric devices lend themselves to general tinkering or simple repairs. They both require the skill and knowledge of a qualified repairman.
Your water heater should provide you with years of usage. It generally needs routine inspections and simple maintenance. Some things to check for are leaks or water buildup around the plumbing and tank as well as the proper functioning of the emergency pressure release valve. The latter is important as the water heater will build up internal pressure as it heats the water. This is usually a slow process as the water takes time to heat unless something goes wrong during the heating process. If you are not comfortable making such inspections Water Heater Repair Pittsburgh PA is the perfect place to find someone you can trust to verify the functionality or your system.
Sometimes it isn’t possible to repair your current water heater. Perhaps it is simply old and inefficient or perhaps the tank leaks. Even worse it may have a buildup of old mineral deposits which taint your water. These are the time when Water Heater Replacement Pittsburgh PA can provide you with the expertise you require to replace your existing installation. There is more to this job than a simple tank swap. It requires a plumber with the skills to fit the new tank into your current environment. Contact South Side Plumbing & Heatingfor more information. You can also visit them on Facebook for more information.
