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We have all had those days where everything goes wrong. Your car’s check engine light comes on, you burn your dinner and you didn’t receive the raise you were expecting. When your water heater breaks down, you want to call someone you can trust to get the job done in a timely, hassle-free way. One of the easiest ways to do this is look for professional water heater repair in Baltimore.
Call the Experts
Instead of trying to fix your water heater yourself and possibly damaging it further to the point where it is irreparable, call an expert who is specially trained to repair and even improve the equipment in your home. There are technicians who are trained on all major brands of water heaters and therefore know the nuances of the brand itself. Most business are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for emergency services. Out of hours repair can often come at a premium so try to call during working hours if possible.
Replace vs. Repair
By calling an expert, you are given the tools required to decide whether repairing your water heater is the smartest option. Rather than dumping as much money as required to constantly repair an old, malfunctioning water heater, it might be beneficial to purchase a new one. If the repair cost is more than 50% of the cost of a new water heater, it is highly recommended to purchase a new unit. Newer models are also more energy efficient, which means that in the long run, you will be saving money on your bill. If you find that your warranty has expired or does not cover a crucial part that needs to be repaired, this is also a good reason to replace rather than repair.
Services Offered
Experts are also available for other maintenance for your water heater. They are able to do planned maintenance on your unit by checking water lines, replacing damaged water and sewage lines, ensure that your drains are cleaned, and ensure that sump pumps are all in working order. This is very beneficial as regular maintenance to these items in your home decreases the risk of future issues that aren’t an easy fix.
Helpful Purchasing
The experts at Baltimore plumbing services are more than happy to help you make the correct decision when it comes to hot water heaters. By understanding your household size, gas or electric usage, and your average use of water, you are able to easily see the most suitable size of water heater that your household needs. Other options include comfort and efficiency. By keeping in mind that heating is most likely the second largest energy expense to your home, the expert will ensure that you are making the most economically sound decision possible.
By choosing Baltimore plumbing services, you are choosing to use highly trained, professional experts that will get the job done in a timely manner. By using experts, you are ensuring that the life of your water heater will be extended.
Debbie Fletcher is an enthusiastic, experienced writer who has written for a range of difference magazines and news publications. Follow her here: @Debbie_Fletch18
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Great tips. I would never try and do it myself, that would be disaster.
Thanks for the tips. I would never have anyone in our house do it themselves if we had a water heater.
We had to deal with several water heater issues in our last house and i called a professional!
ours went out the same week I had surgery. There’s no way we wanted to deal with it ourselves!
I never realized that we need to do maintenance on water heaters. Good to know!
So thankful I’m a renter for stuff like this.
We had our water heater die on us two years ago and we called in the pros for the replacement.
When we first moved to our last house, our water heater’s bottom rusted out and flooded the house. It was a mess! We were thankful to have someone come out and replace it! Definitely a job for the experts.
Ugh, I hate it when water heaters die.
hmmm, i bet our water heater needs maintenance. thanks for the tips!
This reminds me that we need to get our water heater serviced.
I’m lucky in that our house had an old copper core water heater in it when we bought. They last pretty much forever, not like the disposables these days.
It would be way too dangerous to try and repair a water heater ourselves! I’d definitely need to hire someone to help.
Luckily, I live with a professional that can service the hot water heater for free. 🙂
I would only hire a professional to service our water heater. My husband isn’t that handy, anyway.
This is definitely an area of home repair where I would call an expert. I have no clue when it comes to my water heater’s operations!
Great tips, my husband had a part time Handyman business where he serviced Water Heaters and boy oh boy did we hear stories!
I’d never try to fix the water heater myself and these are some very good tips! Thanks!
My sister just got a new one and it was expensive!! Plus the labor.
I remember my ex and I disagreeing about whether a water heater should be replaced or repaired in the last house. I felt so strongly about replacing it that I used all my eBay savings to buy a new one!