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(727) 824-9999 (727) 322-0222
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(813) 227-9411

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Water heater repair and replacement, Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco

Water heaters are fairly simple devices. Basically it’s a 30, 40 50 or 60 gallon holding tank with a
cold water intake, a hot water outlet and a drain valve. Inside there are a few other components - a
heating element, a dip tube (that guides cold water coming into the tank down to the bottom so the
hot water on top will be used first) and a ‘sacrificial rod or anode’, to help prevent corrosion inside
the tank.

Water heaters are ranked third on the household
energy consumption list, so by increasing its
efficiency you can decrease your energy costs.
There are many problems you can experience with
a water heater - not enough hot water, water that’s
too hot or too cold, smelly water (rotten eggs smell)
or the tank is making noises. Buildup of sediment
in the tank of your water heater requires draining
the tank completely and flushing it with clean
water. If the tank is noisy, it may be the result of the
temperature settings.

The worst water heater problem you can run into is
a leaking tank. Unfortunately, once that happens,
that tank is done. There are no fixes for a leaking
water heater.

We replace, repair and install many brands of water
heaters.

Helpful water heater tips
Set the temperature control to about 150
degrees Fahrenheit or lower if you have
no dishwasher or if you have small
children or elderly people in the home
who might scald themselves.

Always shut off the power to an electric
water heater before working on it.

Do not work on an electric water heater if
there is standing water pooled on the
floor near the appliance. Shut off the
circuit to the water heater and call
Professional Plumbing Solutions.

(727) 824-9999
(727) 322-0222
Tampa Plumber
(813) 227-9411