Is Your Water Heater Freezing You Out?
Magic City magic happens every time we step into the shower or do the washing up after dinner. We simply turn on the tap and soothing, cleansing, glorious hot water comes roaring to our aid. Except when it doesn’t. We often take hot water for granted until we’re left in the lukewarm lurch by a failing water heater.
Hot Water is Essential to Our Daily Lives in Birmingham
From cooking and cleaning to laundry and bathing, a reliable supply of hot water keeps the household running smoothly. When your water heater malfunctions, it can bring your life to a standstill. More than just an inconvenience, a lack of hot water can create unhealthy and unsafe conditions for your family. Sanitation becomes an issue, and the risk of bacterial growth increases.
When Repairs Won’t Get It Done
Service Minds Benjamin Franklin Plumbing is a big believer in extending the life of plumbing components and fixtures as much as possible. But there comes a time – whether because of catastrophic failure or chronic problems that cost more to repair than the unit is worth – that water heater replacement is your best option.
Here’s how to know when it might be time to welcome a new unit:
- Leaks: Even minor pooling around the base of your water heater indicates advanced tank deterioration.
- Advanced Age: Eight to 10 years of reliable service is about the most you can expect from a tanked water heater. If yours is approaching this milestone, you should think about replacing it.
- Rusty Water: A red tide from your tap suggests that sediment has built up and your water heater is corroding from the inside.
- Meager Output: If you run out of hot water mid-shower, your system is struggling to heat the incoming supply fast enough. This inefficiency wastes energy and money and often means your heater is on its last leg.
- Strange Sounds: Sediment in the water heater causes it to rumble, pop, and bang, straining its resources to the point of failure.
Don’t ignore these warning signs. Contact Service Minds Benjamin Franklin Plumbing for an expert assessment and personalized recommendations whenever your water heater acts up.
Hot Takes: Water Heaters for Every Lifestyle
Replacing your water heater is not an easy decision. And with dozens of styles, configurations, and options available, the choice gets even harder. Thankfully, the experts at Service Minds Benjamin Franklin Plumbing know all there is about water heaters. We’ll walk you through the benefits and drawbacks of each model, recommend the ones we think will work best for your home, family dynamics, and budget, and answer any questions you have as you make your selection.
Whatever your decision, you can expect flawless installation and optimal efficiency. Consider the possibilities:
- Conventional Tank Water Heaters: Dependable and cost-effective, these units store 20-100 gallons of hot water.
- Tankless Water Heaters: Providing endless hot water on demand, these compact systems save space and energy.
- Hybrid and Heat Pump Water Heaters: Using advanced technology, these units deliver remarkable energy efficiency.
- Solar Water Heaters: By harnessing the sun’s energy, you can drastically cut utility bills and reduce your carbon footprint.
- Combination Boilers: Heat your home and water with a single unit.
- Point-of-Use Water Heaters: Installing dedicated heaters on specific fixtures or appliances addresses unique hot water needs.
The Service Minds Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Difference
When you choose us for your water heater installation or repair, you’re partnering with Birmingham’s most trusted plumbing professionals. Our certified plumbers have the knowledge and tools to install any water heater. Your service tech will arrive in a fully stocked service truck – a virtual rolling workshop containing all the equipment and components needed to get the job done in a single visit.
And they will arrive when we say they will.
We guarantee it with the Service Minds Benjamin Franklin “Punctual Plumber” promise: if there’s any delay, it’s you we pay – to the tune of $5 for every minute we’re late up to a maximum of $300. We respect your time and prioritize your plumbing needs.
When it comes to pricing, we give it to you straight with upfront costs and no hidden fees. You know what you’ll pay before any work begins.
Contact Service Minds Benjamin Franklin Plumbing today and start enjoying all the benefits a modern, efficient water heater can bring your family:
- Lower Energy Bills: New units slash utility costs with superior performance.
- Endless Hot Water: Consistent, sufficient supply puts an end to cold showers.
- Lasting Reliability: Premium components and regular maintenance guarantee years of worry-free use.
- Safety Assured: Service Minds Benjamin Franklin installations meet or exceed all current building codes.
- Ironclad Protection: Our unbeatable warranty safeguards your investment.