Walsh Brothers Plumbing and Mechanical Services, Inc. Blog: Archive for the ‘Water Heaters’ Category

Have a Water Heater That Is Making Scary Sounds? Here’s Why

Monday, October 3rd, 2022
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If your water heater is making scary sounds, it’s definitely time to take notice. There are several reasons why this could be happening, and most of them are not good news. We want to go over some of the most common causes for a water heater making strange noises, as well as what you can do about it.

Now, let’s be clear when we say “what you can do about it” we aren’t telling you to try opening your water heater and servicing it yourself. This can easily lead to major injuries or a broken-down system. Instead, you can take stock of what is happening and translate these early warning signs (which we’ve listed below) to your technician.

If your water heater has been creeping you out lately, keep reading! We’ll help you figure out what’s going on so you can call us to fix it.

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When Is It Time For a New Water Heater?

Monday, August 8th, 2022

Water heaters are highly important when it comes to keeping your daily life comfortable. Imagine trying to take that morning shower without any access to warm water. This may not seem awful in the summer but come winter things will be far worse.

It may be a good idea to start thinking about whether or not you need a new water heater in Havertown, PA before things get excessively uncomfortable. We can help get you started by letting you know what the warning signs are that your water heater is failing. Then, all you need to do is let us know when you want to get your system replaced.

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Here’s How To Tell When You Need a Water Heater Repair

Monday, January 11th, 2021
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These are going to be some of the coolest months of the year. This certainly isn’t the season when you want to be without hot water, not that anyone really ever wants that. If your water heater isn’t working correctly though, this may be your reality. The truth is that when you need water heater repairs in Newtown Square, the sooner you reach out for help, the better off you’ll be. The issue certainly won’t resolve itself!

You may have another question though which we are happy to answer: How do I know I need water heater repairs before I can’t get any hot water? We have the warning signs you need to know and the solution to the problem as well.

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Icy Showers? It Is Time To Replace Your Water Heater

Thursday, November 21st, 2019
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It has been a long day and you are really looking forward to hitting the mental “refresh” button with a nice, warm shower. You start the water and wait to see the steam before you step in. Your “Ah,” of relaxation makes a quick switch to a scream though when the water goes from pleasantly warm to abrasively cold.

You hop out of the shower, wrap a towel around yourself, and pick up the phone to call your fast, friendly and reliable Walsh Brothers plumber. But as the phone rings, you start wondering, “Is this a repair call? Or do I need water heater replacement in Aston, PA?”

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4 Benefits of Water Heater Maintenance

Monday, November 4th, 2019
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There are few things more enjoyable than a comfortably warm (or nice and hot) shower to clean off and refresh. There is also nothing worse than being in the middle of your cozy rinse and having the water suddenly turn icy. If this has happened to you, there were likely several choice words uttered before the water returned to normal and you continued with your shower, believing the sudden temperature change to have been a mere fluke.

The truth is that this was an attempt at a wake-up call from your water heater! Your water heater may be struggling with the job it is meant to do and, if this incident is ignored, may fail to produce any hot water later on.

There is a way to avoid this situation altogether though: maintenance!

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