Louisville Hot Water Heater Services

Any time your water heater isn’t performing as it should be, it’s important to call Jarboe’s Heating, Cooling & Plumbing for repairs. If your home has an older tank water heater, know aging units are more prone to leaks and other hazards – don’t ignore these, as they could lead to dangerous situations and be unsafe for your household.

The licensed plumbers of Jarboe’s Heating, Cooling & Plumbing are equipped to perform water heater repairs for all brands, including gas water heaters, electric water heaters, heat pump water heaters, and tankless water heaters.

If your tank water heater springs a leak, don’t risk serious water damage to your home – call us to schedule an emergency water heater repair appointment! Our plumbers are available anytime, day or night, to assist you when plumbing emergencies arise.

Water heaters can experience different malfunctions over the years, many of which are repairable by a plumber if you seek service at the right time. Watch for signs that share your water heater has a problem and call us for repairs if you notice any of the following:

• No Hot Water From the Water Heater
• Water Temperatures Are Fluctuating
• You Run Out of Hot Water Too Soon
• Higher Natural Gas or Electric Bills With No Clear Cause
• The Tank Is Leaking
• Rust Is Surrounding the Tank
• You Have Rusty-Looking Hot Water
• Water Heater Makes Strange Noises, Like Popping or Cracking
• Low Water Pressure When Using Hot Water

Certain water heater issues are repairable, but if they’re not, you certainly want to get ahead of a system failure by replacing your malfunctioning unit with a new water heater right away. Failure to service your water heater or replace it at the right time could lead to a catastrophic water leak in your home, leading to severe damage. Certain issues can cause tank natural gas water heaters and electric water heaters to explode, creating a dangerous situation for your family.

Get the help you need when your water heater starts acting up. Call Jarboe’s Heating, Cooling & Plumbing to request an appointment for water heater repair. If your unit has a leak that can’t be controlled, don’t hesitate to call us after hours for an emergency repair.

Just like space heating systems and air conditioners, water heaters need maintenance, too! For tank water heaters, it’s important to flush the system – something most homeowners do not even know is necessary. Regular maintenance for your water heater helps preserve its energy efficiency and performance, as well as prevents malfunctions and the need for repairs.

Sediment builds in the bottom of the tank over time. It settles over the heating elements, blocking water from receiving heat efficiently. Flushing on a regular basis clears out the sediment and helps the system run more efficiently.

Flushing a water heater can be an easy job, but if you don’t know what to do or when to do it, it’s a job best left to a plumber. Jarboe’s Heating, Cooling & Plumbing performs water heater maintenance for Louisville area residents. Let us handle the job to ensure there are no hot water burns to you or your loved ones, and no accidental damage is done to your water heater.

When it comes to water heater replacement, the best scenario is to get it done before your existing unit fails. Even if your current water heater still has life left, that doesn’t mean there aren’t better options available that could bring you savings if you go ahead and upgrade.

With 14% of your home’s energy budget allotted to water heating, the new water heater you pick will have an impact on your energy expenses. Jarboe’s Heating, Cooling & Plumbing advises you consider these factors as you evaluate new gas water heaters, electric water heaters, heat pump water heaters, and tankless water heaters for your replacement project.

• What capacity do you need? Water heaters come in different sizes, so just like shoes, one size doesn’t fit all and the perfect fit will be the most comfortable option. Tank water heaters are sized by first-hour rating or FHR. The unit’s first-hour rating tells you how many gallons of hot water it can deliver in the first hour of use, starting with a full tank. If you buy an undersized water heater, you won’t have enough hot water – if you choose a water heater that is too big, you’ll pay more in energy costs than you need to. Make sure your new water heater is the right fit – have the plumbers of Jarboe’s Heating, Cooling & Plumbing write a free estimate for your upgrade and perform the necessary calculations to determine appropriate unit sizing.
  
  
• What energy efficiency do you want? Water heaters offer a range of efficiency levels, noted by the unit’s Energy Factor, or EF. The higher the EF number, the more efficient the unit is. Typically, higher efficiency means lower operating costs, but with water heaters, you may have an option between fuel types that could make a difference. When deciding between a gas water heater, electric water heater, or even a heat pump model, you need to look at utility unit prices to see if the prices differ greatly and impact your decision.
  
  
• How much does it cost to replace a hot water heater? Budget is certainly a concern, but there are many options available to suit any preferred price range. Try not to get too stuck on the unit’s purchase price and focus more on operating costs – a more expensive unit can be far cheaper to run, while a less expensive water heater will cost you hundreds more over the years to operate.