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Does Water Heater Troubles Always Mean Replacement?

April 26, 2017mean replacement troubles

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Does Water Heater Troubles Always Mean Replacement?

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Smith Watson Posted

Is this an electric water heater ? if so perhaps a thermostat blew and or heating element shorted out. is there water in the tank ? regardless, i will suggest a plumber look and evaluate it. Replacement is not an option always.

These are some tips you can follow to make a preliminary check of your water heater.

http://www.hvachome.blogspot.in/2014/01/tips-for-water-heater-replacements.html

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Homeowners on a budget often ask if replacement is the only option. The answer is a not a simple yes or no. Some water heater issues such as ruptured tanks, leaking pipes inside the tank, or failure due to age, require replacement. Repairing these issues is cost prohibitive – you would pay more to patch an old heater up than to purchase a new hot water heater! Heating element failure, problems with the thermostat, and similar issues may be repairable; saving you money. Ask your Natick plumber what your options are and if repair is an option.