Water Heaters

Chicagoland Plumbing offers same-day water heater installations. We stock a variety of water heaters including both gas and electric, standard and power vent, as well as different sizes (40-75 gallon). If your water heater goes out, even after hours or on a weekend, we will be prepared and get your hot water back as fast as possible.

A water heater is one of those things that are easy to forget about. They are ussually tucked neatly away in the basement just working away in oblivion You don't really pay attention to then until suddenly you're taking a cold shower; and by then it's possibly too late. We recommend getting it on a regular maintenance schedule. It will work better, use less energy and last longer.

Signs Of A Failing Water Heater

Water heaters have, on average, a lifespan of 10-12 years in our area. If you have an aging water heater, here are some signs it needs servicing, repair or replacement.

What Can Be Done To Increase The Lifespan Of My Water Heater

For starters, make sure you have a service professional conduct a complete inspection at least once a year. Chicagoland Plumbing offers annual service plans that include these types of inspections. Your service technician will inspect the tank and connections for any rust, wear or corrosion, check the pressure relief valve, and drain sediment from the heater, among other things.

However, there are steps you can take during the year to keep your tank in top shape.

One of those things is a tank draining. In fact, you could stand to do that every three to four months. If when your draining the tank, you see bits of metal or rust in the water, call Chicagoland Plumbing immediantely. That is a near certain sign that the anode rod needs to be replaced. Don't worry though... the anode rod is designed to attract corrosive chemicals in the water and keep them away from the rest of the tank. It's actually a pretty quick fix.