Depew Water Heater Services

It’s a good idea to know the different types of water heaters available before you purchase one:

• Conventional storage water heaters
  Offer a ready reservoir (storage tank) of hot water
• Demand (tankless or instantaneous) water heaters
  Heat water directly without the use of a storage tank
• Heat pump water heaters
  Move heat from one place to another instead of generating heat directly for providing hot water
• Solar water heaters
  Use the sun’s heat to provide hot water
• Tankless coil and indirect water heaters
  Use a home’s space heating system to heat water

When selecting the best type and model of water heater in Depew, consider the following:

• Fuel Type, Availability, and Initial Cost: The fuel type or energy source you use for your Depew water heater will not only affect the water heater’s annual operation costs but also its size and energy efficiency.
• Size: To provide your household with enough hot water and to maximize efficiency, you need a properly sized water heater.
• Energy efficiency: To maximize your energy and cost savings, you want to know how energy efficient a water heater is before you purchase it.
• Operating Costs: Before you purchase a water heater, it’s also a good idea to estimate its annual operating costs and compare those costs with other less or more energy-efficient models.

If you’re experiencing problems with your water heater, call us at Emerald Heating & Cooling right away. The following issues sometimes (but not always) indicate that you need a new water heater. 

• Your water heater makes unusual sounds. This can indicate sediment buildup in the system, which usually means you need a new water heater.
• Your water heater only works intermittently. We’ll find out why you don’t have hot water all the time and help you decide if you should fix your current water heater or replace it. 
• There’s a puddle of water under your water heater. Call us right away as water heater leaks can quickly become catastrophic and do major damage to your home.
• You don’t have as much hot water as you used to have. One of the tanks inside your water heater may not be working or the heater may not be able to effectively heat as much water as it used to.
• Your water is tinted red. This comes from rust and often means that one or more of the metal parts inside your water heater have rusted and corroded. 

Contact us at Emerald Heating & Cooling today to talk about getting a new water heater. We’ll match you with the perfect water heater for all of your needs, then get it installed for you quickly and efficiently. Rely on our team whenever you need to replace your water heater. 

We talk to a lot of homeowners who aren’t sure how long their water heater should last. Most people want to be responsible and replace the heater when it needs it, but they aren’t sure when that is.

While different water heaters have different lifespans, most last somewhere between 6 and 13 years. In fact, we tell people that anything over 10 years is amazing and they really can’t expect more than that.

The exact lifespan of your water heater depends on the quality of water running through it, how often you perform or call for water heater maintenance, and whether you call for water heater repair right away when you need it. If you’re not sure how old your water heater is or it’s current condition, our experts can take a look at it and let you know.

Tankless water heaters, also known as demand-type or instantaneous water heaters, provide hot water only as it is needed. They don’t produce the standby energy losses associated with storage water heaters, which can save you money. Our  water heater experts can walk you through the pros and cons to help you decide whether a tankless water heater might be right for your home.