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Water Heater

Chino Hills Water Heater services offers:

• Plumbing services for all brands of water heaters commercial and residential
• Plumbing services for gas and electric water heaters
• Installation, maintenance and repair for tankless water heaters
• Earthquake stabilization for all water heaters
• Water heater relocation
• Water heater collection pan draining
• Water heater maintenance

Common Problems Found in Water heaters

Chino Hills Water Heater services will install, maintain and service all brands of water heaters. Chino Hills Water Heater specialists have identified several common problems found with water heaters and offer tips to solve those problems. The most common problem with gas water heaters is the pilot light not staying lit. You can relight the pilot light easily by following the directions on the front of the gas heater.

A common problem with gas or electric water heaters is the water heater not providing sufficient hot water. Sometimes, the temperature dial can be knocked out of whack and it is a matter of readjusting the dial to the appropriate temperature. If the self help tips do not work, it is time to call in Chino Hills Water Heater specialists.

The gas fired water heater that does not stay lit might be from a malfunction with the thermocouple. It is a simple fix, but should be repaired by the Chino Hills Water Heater specialist. The thermocouple is a safety device that stops the flow of gas when the pilot light goes out. If the thermocouple malfunctions, it will stop the flow of gas and the pilot will go out. With the pilot out, the burner will not receive the signal from the thermocouple to allow the flow of gas to the pilot light. It seems like a vicious cycle, and it is, but it is also a built in safety feature to prevent gas from escaping the heater and seeping into the home.

The thermostatic control valve is another feature that could malfunction. The control valve controls the operation of the water heater. If the control valve malfunctions, the water heater will cease to function. Replacing the control valve is costly and, depending on the age of the water heater, it may be more cost effective to replace the entire water heater rather than just replacing the control valve. The water heater experts from Chino Hills Water Heater service will diagnose the problem and offer advice regarding the solution, but will leave the final decision to you.

If sediment gets into the water heater, and sediment will get into the heater from time to time, water will be heated to a lower temperature because of the way the water gets trapped between the sediment layers. A sign there is sediment in the water heater is when the heater starts making a low tone rumbling sound. If the problem is not addressed, the water heater will become less efficient until it finally shuts down. One call to the Chino Hills Water heater specialists and they will diagnose the problem and recommend a solution. The solution is to flush the water heater tank and rid the reservoir of the sediment build up. Once the tank is clean, the water heater can be filled with water and put back into service.

Chino Hills Water Heater service will diagnose any water heater problem and repair the problem efficiently and quickly, minimizing water heater down time as much as possible. Water heaters, both gas and electric fired, have safety features built in to make sure the units run without compromising the safety of your family and property. It is essential a qualified water heater specialist performs the necessary repairs and maintenance. If you attempt to repair the water heater yourself, you may damage the water heater and put yourself, your family and property in jeopardy.

Water Heater Upgrades and Plumbing Code Compliance

Chino Hills Water Heater specialists always work within the local plumbing and make sure all installations, repairs and maintenance procedures are in compliance with the plumbing code. One such compliance is stabilizing water heaters with straps in the event of an earthquake. If the water heater is located in the garage, the water heater must be installed 18 inches above the floor. When Chino Hills Water Heater specialists install a water heater, it will be with the necessary strapping and on the appropriate height platform, if the water heater is in the garage.

One other safety feature that warrants special attention is the pressure relief valve. The valve prevents excess pressure from building in the water heater. The valve is typically piped to the outside of the house for added safety.

New Water Heater Installation

Chino hills Water Heater service will install new commercial and residential water heaters. Chino Hills Water Heater specialists will also install tankless water heaters. The tankless systems heat water on demand and will provide a steady supply of hot water. The water flows through heating elements that are often attached to the walls near the gas or electric meter. If you have questions regarding the installation of water heaters, contact Chino Hills Water Heater specialists for information.