Fuel Options for Your Water Heater?

Knowing that you need a new water heater for your Far Northwest Suburban Chicagoland home is the first step. The age of your current water heater is a good place to start. If you have had the old one for nearly a decade...it’s probably time. There is no better place to call in the Elgin area than Tom’s Plumbing when you have your water heater replaced by a new one.

Here are 4 fuel options -

1. Gas

2. Propane

3. Oil

4. Electric

Tom’s Plumbing of Elgin will help you decide what is exactly correct for your home. That is the reputation its plumbers have developed with this area for decades. See for yourself. When it’s time to consider a new water heater for your Elgin area home call Tom’s Plumbing at this number (847) 697-6444. Their full array of services are found at 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.

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.

Have you Considered Tankless?

Replacing your ailing water heater with a tankless model is a valuable upgrade for any home in the Elgin, Bartlett, Streamwood, and Dundee area or anywhere around Chicagoland. These units last longer, use less energy, offer endless hot water and can reduce utility bills. That is only the beginning.

Here are some of the previously stated reasons expanded upon –

1. Energy efficiency…tankless water heaters heat up water ONLY when it is needed.
2. Lower utility bills…the average household in Elgin can save hundreds of $$$ yearly.
3. Extended life…on average, they have a shelf-life that is over ten years longer.
4. Endless hot water…who on earth does not appreciate that!
5. Space saving…many units are less than half the size of traditional water heaters.

Think of the old adage…pay a little now and save a lot later. If the demise of your current water heater is imminent maybe it is time to consider going tankless. Call Tom’s Plumbing to discuss your options. They have been the home and business owner’s plumbing choice in The Far Northwest Chicago Suburbs for decades. Just call (847) 697-6444.