Water Heaters in San Ramon, CA
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Your home deserves to have clear and constant access to hot water at all times. This isn’t just some kind of luxury, it’s part of living in the 21st century. Most of your home appliances that use water, from dishwashers to laundry systems, require access to hot water. And how that hot water reaches your appliances or your sink is the interesting part.
Back in the day, the only way to have access to hot water was with a tank. Old water heating tanks would be fueled by gas, wood, oil, or even electricity but they were wildly inefficient and could only produce enough hot water for small use appliances. Now, with our homes being more efficient and productive, we need better water heating systems. That’s where we come in!
We specialize in the installation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of high quality, energy-efficient water heating systems. These include tank water heaters as well as tankless systems which can give you an abundance of hot water without worrying about draining the tank.
Get this work done in your home by a team of licensed professionals by calling the experts on our team.
Our Water Heater Selection
Let’s start by answering the most important question of all–which water heater is right for your home?
If you’re the owner of a home or condo, then it’s very likely you’ve got a tank water heater. These are the most common types of water heating systems. Newer models, especially units that run on natural gas, electricity, or tanks that are built with heat pumps are incredibly efficient and can last for 8-12 years depending on how often you get maintenance and flush the system.
However, tank water heaters are not the only selection you should be investigating. Tankless water heaters are powerhouses and can reliably provide your home with an immense amount of hot water with superb efficiency rates and with little problems. These are perfect for houses with limited space, since they don’t require a tank and they’re very easy to maintain over time.
The important thing to remember is that you should choose a water heater that fits with your comfort demands and budget. Our team will assess your home to specify the system that fits your lifestyle and work hard to achieve a perfect installation.
Hot Water Heaters or Tank Water Heaters
Tank water heaters are the most common water heating systems for a few very good reasons. Here are just some of them.
- Tank water heaters are the most affordable on the market. They’re common, popular, easy to manufacture, and offered by many brand-name companies. You simply can’t go wrong with this kind of system, and if you’re on a tight budget, they’re going to be the perfect choice.
- They can have different heating elements. Tank water heaters aren’t just powered by gas, they can be electric as well. Depending on the model you invest in, they can be efficient and fueled by the most affordable source of energy in your local area.
- They work. Once you get a tank water heater sized up appropriately, it should work extremely well for your home needs. These systems contain a lot of hot water and are very well insulated, which means you’ll get round-the-clock access to hot water when you need it.
Tankless or On-Demand Water Heaters
If you’ve been looking into water heating technology, then you’ve probably come across tankless water heating systems before. These sleek, powerful, and hyper efficient systems work almost like magic, providing instant hot water for your home without the need for a tank. But the reality is that they’re not magic, they’re high-tech, high-performance systems that can be a fit for any home we work on.
Here’s how a tankless water heater works.
It’s a small device that’s mounted on the wall where your main water line enters the home. The water goes through the system and a coil or burner is placed where a thin water line takes in water from your main line. As you turn on the hot water faucet, or you start a load of laundry, the water gets cycled through the system and the coil or burner superheats the water so that it goes from cold to hot almost instantly.
Sometimes, depending on the kind of tankless system you’re using, these systems take a few seconds to get running. But once they are up and working, they’ll provide your home with as much hot water as you need until you turn the faucet off. Say goodbye to wondering if the tank will be empty in the middle of the shower–get hot water for as long as you need it, for the whole family.
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Heat Pump Water Heaters
Efficiency is a key metric for homeowners these days. What good is a water heater if it costs a fortune to use every month and you’re constantly taking a cold shower in fear of the bill that comes down the line? That’s not good, and a heat pump water heater might be the perfect solution to that problem.
Heat pump water heaters work by using atmospheric heat to keep your water hot, without creating new heat. This might seem like a revolutionary new idea, but it actually uses the same concept that an air conditioner or a heat pump would. By cycling refrigerant, it absorbs heat from your home or the outside, and concentrates it in a water tank, leading to an abundant amount of hot water without the need to burn gas, or run an electric resistance coil.
This is pretty remarkable, because you’ll notice the savings almost immediately. These units run at a fraction of the energy cost that a conventional water heating system would. Moving heat with heat pump technology is 300% more efficient than creating new heat with electricity or gas, which makes these systems easy contenders for many homes that are eco-conscious.
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Which Water Heater Is Right for Your Home?
This is a tricky question. How are we supposed to know which water heater fits perfectly in your home? And trust us, there is always a perfect water heater for your home, we just have to work hard to find out which one it is!
The easiest way to do this is with a consultation. We want to hear about your water heating preferences, how many people in your family use hot water on a daily basis, the amount of water heating appliances you use, and more! This kind of information is incredibly valuable because not only will it tell us the size of the tank you might need if you opt into a tank water heating system, but it will also give us ideas on when you use hot water, how frequently, and how important it is that you always have access to it.
Then, as always, you should tell us about your water heating budget so we can determine the right system that doesn’t break the bank. Once we compile all of this information together, we’ll be able to provide you with an installation that makes you happy and lasts for years to come.
Always Contact the Professionals for Water Heater Installation
Water heater installation can be disastrous when done without a licensed professional on hand. Think about it, these systems hold 50 gallons of water or more depending on the size of your home and family. An improperly installed water line or a bumped valve could lead to massive amounts of leaking, ruined electrical components, and more.
This is what we consider a botched installation, and it’s something that should be avoided at all costs. It’s an expensive mistake to make, and homeowners will most likely be held liable for replacing the broken system.
Our team is licensed, insured, and experienced in this industry. You don’t have to worry about anything like this happening on your property, due to the fact that we’ve installed countless water heating systems in unconventional and unique homes. And, in the event of a freak accident for whatever reason, our insurance will pay the bill and you won’t be held liable at all.
Just know that if you work with our team to get a water heater installed in your home, it’ll be a done deal from start to finish!
Signs It’s Time to Repair Your Water Heater
Not sure if you need water heater repairs? It can be tricky to identify a malfunctioning water heater, but there are some telltale signs that customers can look out for. These signs are almost always pointing to the need for professional repairs.
- Lukewarm or cold water. If you’re not getting water that’s hot enough, there might be a problem with the heating element. This is a big deal because you literally use your water heater to keep water hot for various purposes. Schedule repairs if this seems familiar.
- Scalding hot water. Water shouldn’t be so hot that it’s constantly burning you whenever you nudge the faucet valve a little bit. It should be easy to control. Scalding hot water is usually due to a problem with the heating element working too hard and an incorrect setting on your system.
- Poor water flow. This could be a regular issue with your water line, or an issue with your water heater. Only a licensed professional will be able to navigate the differences and repair the issue at its source.
- Constantly running out of hot water. If you’re running out of hot water regularly, there might be an issue with corrosion, sediment build up, or a component malfunction in your water heating system. It could be that your system is incorrectly sized for your home and needs to be replaced entirely.
- High water heating bills. Your water heater should work efficiently every month. If it’s costing too much money to use, then something is clearly wrong.
When to Replace Your Water Heater
Replacement might not sound like a good option to take, but it can actually be the most cost-effective choice in the long run. Why? Here’s the deal.
Water heaters are designed to last 8-12 years in the best cases. A tankless water heater can last longer, sometimes up to 20 years, but each system still has an expiration date. These units just aren’t built to last beyond their expiration dates. This is okay, every piece of technology has an expiration date and a point in which it needs to be replaced. Approaching this with a normality is the first step toward making the replacement process easier.
Plus, replacement can be an exciting opportunity to revamp your hot water at home and invest in an upgrade that truly improves your lifestyle. This might be the chance to invest in a tankless water heating system, or a hot water heater that’s more efficient and powered by a heat pump. The choices are endless and you get to have the final say!
How Often Does Your Water Heater Require Maintenance?
Water heaters require yearly maintenance in order for them to function properly. Since these units deal with a lot of water on a regular basis, you want to make sure they’re not corroding or running into issues. Maintenance allows our technicians to inspect the systems, flush the tanks, and even adjust the temperature controls to allow for more precise hot water than you’re normally used to.
Multiply this by the several appointments you’ll schedule over the lifespan of your water heater, and you’ll get high efficiency levels and fewer repairs overall. Maintenance is an excellent way to prevent issues and keep your home functioning exactly the way it should.
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