Water Heater Installation and Repairs

Are you having issues with your hot water running out too quickly or not working at all? It may be time for a new water heater. Contact Helmus Plumbing of Kalamazoo, MI, for installation, repairs, or replacements.

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Two wall-mounted water heaters with connected pipes in a basement.

Underfloor heating pipes being installed on a concrete floor.

New Installation and Repair Services

We provide professional installation and repair for all types of water heating systems:

Tankless Water Heaters
Natural Gas and LP Water Heaters
Electric Water Heaters
Hydronic Heating Systems
Domestic Hot Water Systems
In floor Hydronic Heating and Snowmelt Installation

Popular Questions

Should you install a “tankless” water heater?

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.

Given these two benefits, a tankless water heater can easily save you as much as 50 percent of your hot water use and cost.

So what kind of water heater is right for you?

How long does a water heater installation take?

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 units take longer. After installation, it will be tested and adjusted so it runs as smoothly as possible in your particular home.

How long can I expect my water heater to last? What's the warranty?

Is my water heater the right size?

What is the correct setting for the water temperature on my water heater?

What type of maintenance should I do on my water heater?

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.