Water Heater Repair in Little Rock, AR
A tank water heater doesn't usually fail without warning, and water heater repair works best when the actual problem gets found before anything gets swapped for a new part. AMG Plumbing covers water heater repair when a tank is struggling. The warning signs are usually easy to spot:
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hot water runs out much faster than it used to, or doesn't get hot at all
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a popping, rumbling, or hissing sound coming from inside the tank
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the water temperature swings between too hot and lukewarm on its own
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a rotten egg smell coming from the hot tap
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water from the hot tap looks rusty while the cold tap runs clear
What Causes Most Water Heater Repair Calls
A gas and an electric water heater fail in different ways, so what's actually broken depends on which type is sitting in the closet or garage. On a gas unit, a pilot light that won't stay lit or a failed thermocouple are common reasons for a water heater repair call. On an electric unit, most tanks run on two heating elements, and when just one fails, the tank still makes some hot water, only less of it.
The difference between AMG Plumbing and someone defaulting to the same fix regardless of the tank type and specific problem is that we match the fix to gas or electric to repair your water heater.
Draining the Tank Helps Prevent Water Heater Repair Calls
Draining a few gallons from the tank once or twice a year flushes out sediment before it packs down and hardens, and it's the easiest way to keep repair calls from becoming regular. Homes on harder water usually need it more often. A quick drain costs nothing but time, and it's far less than either the repair call it prevents or the eventual cost of a tank that's been neglected long enough to fail outright.
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Get Your Water Heater Repaired
No hot water, a tank that's making noise, or water that doesn't smell right are all worth a call before a small fix turns into a bigger one. Central Arkansas homeowners can reach AMG at 501-707-5140 for hot water heater repair, whether it's a simple part or something that needs a closer look first.
