Water Heaters | Boilers
SERVICE OVERVIEW
Are you having issues with your hot water running out to quickly or not working at all? It may be time for a new one. Contact us at Helmus Plumbing Services Inc., of Kalamazoo, MI for your new installation or for any repairs and replacements!
New Installation and Repairs
- Tankless Water Heaters
- Natural Gas and LP Water Heaters
- Electric Water Heaters
- Boiler Heat
- Boiler Not Water Use
- Boiler Radiant
Doug Hoffman
POPULAR QUESTIONS
A relatively new and highly-efficient option is a “tankless” water heater. These supply unlimited hot water on demand by heating it instantly. There are two primary benefits:
- Hot water is not languishing in a tank, being kept heated 24/7 while you are not using it—or might not even be at home.
- Depending on the age and quality of the traditional water heater to which you are comparing it, tankless technology is 30-to-80 percent more efficient.
We can advise you about the type, capacity, and efficiency-rating best suited to your home or company’s needs.
It takes 2-3 hours to install a conventional tank. Tankless ones will take longer. Removing your old heater will take about an hour because of all the safety measures. Your new heater then needs to be positioned and connected to the appropriate power sources and water lines. Gas unit take longer. After installation, it will be tested and adjusted so it runs as smoothly as possible in your particular home.
A typical warranty is 6 to 12 years, which is also the average life of a tank. Options available to extend the warranty longer.
A forty gallon tank will just about supply enough hot water for 2 back to back showers. Ask your plumber if your current tank is appropriately sized for your family or business.
Bradford White always recommends that you contact a plumbing professional to perform any maintenance or repairs to your water heater – from periodic checks on the anode rod to ensuring that all connections are secure. Recommendations for maintenance are in your Installation and Operation manual. However, there are a few things that you can do:
Ensure that there are no sources of flammable vapors in the same area as your water heater (this includes gasoline, heating oils, lighter fluid, propane, etc.).
Keep the top of the water heater clean. If you notice water dripping on the water heater from any piping, contact a plumbing professional to have the leak repaired.
Keep the space around your water heater clean and free of dirt, boxes, paint cans, aerosol cans, household cleaners and trash. It is important to keep the heater accessible for proper operation and easy maintenance.