Is it Time to Replace Your Water Heater?

If you haven’t thought about your reliable water heater in quite a while, it may be time. Tom’s Plumbing reminds you that the lifespan of a regular water heater is 7-10 years. They install American made Bradford White water heaters. For value and durability, they are simply the best!

Tom’s Plumbing, serving the entire Elgin area, thinks about other things as well. You may have a ventilation preference. They accommodate water storage. There are several fuel options of water heaters including gas, propane, oil, and electric. They also offer tankless water heaters.

Be it a tank or tankless water heater, count on Tom’s Plumbing of Elgin, and Bradford White every time. Tom’s Plumbing has installed and repaired many water heaters in their more than 30 years.

Your Toilets may not be the only Things You Flush.

Have you thought about your water heater recently? In the Far Northwest Suburbs of Chicagoland, it may be the hardest working appliance in your home. Tom’s Plumbing of Elgin would like to remind their clients to use this time of year to tackle less sought-after tasks. Flushing the water heater may be one of them.

Your home’s water heater –

 

1.  A fully flushed water heater conserves energy.

2.  It will lower your heating bills when winter comes around.

3.  You won’t wait as long for the water in your shower to get hot.

Pure and simple…when a Tom’s Plumbing’s professional flushes your water heater you will enjoy more efficiency AND save money! Make the call to Tom’s Plumbing of Elgin anytime for any plumbing need at (847) 697-6444. See the many talents of the Tom’s Plumbing pros at tomsplumbingservice.com.

Make a New Water Heater Part of your “Spring Cleaning”.

Spring is here in Chicagoland which means that it is a great time to do some cleaning and take care of any  household necessities you just didn’t feel like addressing during the winter. Tom’s Plumbing of Elgin asks…how is your water heater holding up?

Maybe you can benefit greatly by upgrading to a newer, more efficient water heater in your Elgin-area residence. Don’t you feel that you deserve to own a great water heater, as you rely on it every day for cleaning, cooking, and most importantly, warm baths and showers? Tom’s Plumbing does!

Tom’s Plumbing has been repairing and replacing water heaters throughout the far Northwest Suburbs of Chicagoland for decades. Why not call them today and have the technicians at Tom’s Plumbing assess your water heater. The phone number for the entire Elgin area is (847) 697-6444. They are so much more. Just visit tomsplumbingservice.com.

How Do I Know if I Have the Right Size Water Heater?

It is vital to know not only how many gallons your water heater will hold, but the exterior dimensions as well. Both the capacity and height will affect how much your water heater will ultimately cost. Tom’s Plumbing of Elgin, IL wants you to choose the unit that is best for you.

To determine the size of the water heater, look for a sticker on the side. It should have the serial number and other information including the gallon capacity listed. This is the capacity of your water heater. You need to determine if you need a short or a tall sized water heater.

Tom’s Plumbing of Elgin has been helping people of The Far Northwest Suburbs around Elgin for decades with their plumbing questions, maintenance, and emergencies. You can trust Tom’s Plumbing to “shoot you straight” every time. Call Tom’s Plumbing of Elgin at (847) 697-6444. See their many services at tomsplumbingservice.com.

It is so Simple and yet Often SO Neglected.

What is it? Many things, probably, but especially your home’s water heater. It just keeps cranking along year after year in your Elgin area home - out of site out of mind. Then, one day you are reminded of your water heater’s mortality. Be it a leak, some rust, a change in water temperature, whatever.

If you are one of the 27 million homes in the U.S. (and many thousands in Far Northwest Suburban Chicagoland) that have a water heater older than 10 years, you probably need to consider replacing it. There are a whole lot of hot water heaters, but a common choice for many homeowners is a tankless water heater.

Here is where you may be seeking the advice of a professional water heater installer in the Elgin area. You will find them at Tom’s Plumbing. They have been installing tankless water heaters for decades in Bartlett, Dundee, Streamwood, and the greater Elgin area. Look them up at tomsplumbingservice.com and call (847) 697-6444.

Your Hardiest Appliance Will Eventually Break Down.

It is your sturdy, reliable water heater and if it is more than 10 years old the end is probably near. The availability of warm, running water is vital to everyday living from showers, baths and frequent hand–washing to cooking, laundry and dish–cleaning. Here, in the Far Northwest Suburbs of Chicagoland, there are plenty of older water heaters.

The signs to look and listen for are –

 

1.  Rust…either on the tank or in the water itself.

2.  Strange, unprecedented noises.

3.  You start noticing leaks at the base.

4.  The water is not as hot as it used to be.

At Tom’s Plumbing we stand behind the name Bradford White. It is a brand that is the most reliable we have ever found and we think you will rest comfortably in the Elgin area with a Bradford White water heater. For the many plumbing services that we provide we invite you to visit tomsplumbingservice.com. Call us anytime at (847) 697-6444.