Gastonia is the largest city and the county seat of Gaston County, North Carolina. As of 2019, the city boasted a population of 77,273. I-85 links several of the biggest cities in North Carolina with Gastonia. Gastonia is the second location for Superior Plumbing and Drains.
Like your air conditioner, your water heater is the neglected heart of your house. When everything functions properly, there is never a need for thought. On a busy Monday morning when the water is cold, though, you suddenly recall that long-forgotten appliance that you have been neglecting because you have a “if it ain’t busted, don’t fix it” mentality. This is a common way of thinking, however by maintaining your appliance, you can increase its lifespan from 15 to even 20 years. Like a car, a water heater needs to be maintained. Although the water heater needs to be flushed, the car requires an oil change. Simple maintenance like draining your Gastonia water heaters once a year will significantly extend their useful life. After years of water flow through the device, silt will start to accumulate. After years of usage, sediment/debris from the water settles on the bottom of the heater, making it more difficult for the heater to heat the water, using more energy with less benefit. Imagine trying to boil water with a plate between the pot and the burner; it would take a lot longer and use more energy to get the water to boil. Most of the units we remove from Gastonia are covered with this sediment, particularly in Gastonia, North Carolina, where hard water is a major problem. In spite of the size and potential difficulty of servicing it, you will undoubtedly end up saving more money and extending the lifespan of your water heater.
A water heater should be repaired if it is between 8 and 10 years old, on average. While growing older may be equivalent to wasting money. A neglected water heater can develop numerous problems and become uneconomical to repair. Nonetheless, for the majority of typical problems, repairs are advised if routinely cleaned. Flushing your water heater extends both its life and improves the effectiveness of the appliance. There will be less trouble overall and less effort required to heat the water. Typical water heater problems are usually caused by infrequent maintenance. After two years, the burner assembly will require cleaning. Every year, the heater itself needs to be cleansed. These minor adjustments are both inexpensive and simple ways to maintain a vehicle and assist to avoid larger problems in the future. The typical homeowner can easily flush their own furnace. The average lifespan of a standard unit is between 10 and 15 years. The lifespan of a tankless unit, however, is 20 years or even more. While being more challenging to install, it offers assurance regarding numerous problems that water heaters currently have. We usually advise switching your traditional tank water heaters for tankless models because they last longer, consume less energy, are WIFI compatible for your techies, and provide an endless supply of hot water. This means you won’t ever have to worry about the tank running out again, whether you’re single or have 20 kids. You never again have to wait for hot water because it is heated instantaneously as it flows through the heater. Learn more about Tankless Water Heaters.
There are a few things you can do to enable the typical water heater to last up to 15 to 20 years, such as:
You don’t want to have to call an emergency plumber so give us a call and we can come service your Gastonia water heaters. Call us at (704) 813-2888 or book online! Superior Plumbing and Drains, LLC is located in Gastonia, NC.
Chris Sapp did an amazing job. He was efficient, knowledgeable, and very honest. I would highly recommend him for your next plumbing job. -Seqeuanya Miller
Que was great! He was very professional as well as knowledgeable. -Dytrish Mills
Que was my technician for 2 separate jobs and he provided excellent service for both. Quick booking and turnaround and even the office staff was knowledgeable and helpful. My new go to plumbers in the Gaston/Cleveland County area! -Christina Campbell
Our plumbers are trained for same-day service with the ability to change your water heater within 3 hours. We know you want your hot water back so we work fast and efficiently giving you quality and speed with our installs.
We charge a $45 service fee to give an estimate on your water heater to be waived at the time of work. Without looking at a job our price for a standard water heater is $1,600. This price includes removing the unit from your home and an additional 6-year warranty on parts. This price is not set and must be determined by a professional before an accurate price is given.
These are services for increasing your water heater’s lifespan, you can read a more in-depth preventative maintenance plan above or have us service your water heater through our Superior Service Agreement.
At Superior Plumbing and Drains, LLC, we always look for ways to help our customers. No matter if it’s through a variety of plumbing options or ways to pay their bill. We have teamed up with Wells Fargo to offer you some great financing options, subject to credit approval, on your next plumbing project!
Superior Plumbing and Drains, LLC is now offering a $50 Referral Bonus to any plumbing jobs over $500! If you refer someone whose plumbing job totals $500 or more, we will write you a $50 check!