Water Heater Repair & Replacement Near Palmyra, PA

Look at the label on the tank before you call. It shows whether the heater is gas or electric, its size and a serial number that usually tells the year it was built. The age matters a lot when deciding between a repair and a replacement.

Short hot water often comes down to a failed element or thermostat on an electric unit, or sediment built up in the bottom of the tank. Water from limestone areas can carry minerals that settle out as scale, so if your tank rumbles or pops while heating, mention it. Your water supplier's annual quality report lists how hard your water is.

Water dripping from the relief valve pipe is a warning, not a nuisance; never cap or plug it. If you smell gas near the heater, leave the house and call your gas utility or 911 from outside before calling a plumber.