Water Heater Repair in Westchester County, NY
Are you having trouble with your water heater? You can always turn to the experts at Yost & Campbell Heating, Cooling & Generators when your water heater isn’t meeting expectations.
Whether your system is struggling with pressure fluctuations, temperature changes, contaminated hot water, constant shutoffs, outrageous energy bills, or a complete breakdown, our plumbers will have your hot water flowing affordably and reliably again quickly.
What Causes Water Heaters To Break?
Like all other complex machines, water heaters inevitably experience wear and tear over years of use. Expansion and contraction from heating and cooling, mechanical wear from water flowing through joints, sediment accumulation leading to hot spots, wires and pipes working loose over time, and many other issues can all take their toll on your system.
Repairing vs. Replacing Your Water Heater
The questions you should be asking when determining whether that investment is worthwhile include:
- How old is your water heater?
- Do you need a more efficient, reliable, or durable system?
- Do you keep needing to pay for repairs because the system is past its prime?
- Is the repair so expensive that it would be better spent on a new system regardless?
In many cases, a part that needs repair in a water heater is only the first part to go, with many others close behind it. Yost & Campbell can assess your water heater to determine if repair or replacement is best. While we don’t repair these systems, we can guarantee a hassle-free replacement.
Need help as soon as possible? Schedule an assessment of your water heater by contacting Yost & Campbell today.
DIY Repair Tips
Most problems with a water heater warrant professional attention to ensure nothing goes wrong again in the future, but some minor issues might be resolved easily if nothing is actually wrong. Check to make sure your circuit breaker hasn’t tripped, that your pilot light isn’t out, and that your temperature is set to a reasonable setting.
If you’re comfortable doing so and haven’t left your system unflushed for years on end, looking up directions on flushing your system could also help with issues stemming from sediment.
Preventative Maintenance Tips
When it comes to water heaters, routine sediment flushing is the most important aspect of preventative maintenance. At least once a year, ideally every six months or even more often with harder water, you’ll want to completely drain your water heater and flush out any sediment that has accumulated in your tank.
Professional maintenance is also essential to ensure everything is tightly connected, properly calibrated, etc. The sooner you identify and resolve minor issues, the less likely you are to face major ones — something best handled with annual preventative maintenance by a trained plumber.
Why Choose Us?
At Yost & Campbell, we’ve served customers with outstanding care for over 85 years. We believe in delivering great service on time every time, with affordable, high-quality service provided by experienced, highly trained professionals.
Call Yost & Campbell to schedule water heater repair or replacement in Westchester County, NY.
Water Heater Repair FAQs
How long does a water heater last on average?
Water heaters usually last between eight and 12 years, depending on the fuel source, with gas systems lasting less than electric systems on average.
Should I worry about rusty water?
Rusty water won’t hurt you, but it could indicate serious issues with corrosion in your system or other pipes.
What temperature should my hot water be set to?
Most professionals recommend keeping the temperature above 140 degrees to prevent dangerous bacterial growth, but not much above that for safety reasons.
