Whether it's a repair or a full replacement, we diagnose the unit first and give you a straight answer on which one actually makes sense.
Repair or replacement, decided after a diagnosis rather than before one.
Call for a quote before any work starts. No surprise line items when the job's done, just the price we agreed on.
Most water heaters give some warning before they quit. Hot water that runs out faster than it used to, water that never quite gets hot enough, or a rumbling sound from the tank all point to a unit that's working harder than it should be. Sediment buildup, a failing heating element, and simple age are the usual reasons.
We diagnose the unit before recommending anything. If a repair will reliably fix it, that's the cheaper and better answer, and we'll say so. If the tank is near the end of its life or already leaking, replacing it makes more sense than putting money into a unit that's going to fail again shortly. Either way you'll get a quote before work begins, and help picking a size that actually fits your household if replacement is the route.
We install and repair water heaters throughout Hebron and the surrounding Licking County area, including Heath, Newark, Jacksontown, Millersport, Thornville, Baltimore, Kirkersville, Alexandria, Granville, Buckeye Lake, Etna, and Pataskala.
A water heater visit is a good time to look at the rest of the system. Ask about any of these.
Most tank water heaters last 8 to 12 years. If yours is in that range and struggling to keep up, it's worth having it looked at before it fails outright.
It depends on the age of the unit and what's actually wrong. We'll diagnose it first and give you a straight answer on whether a repair makes sense or replacement is the better call.
Sediment buildup in the tank, a failing heating element, or a unit that's simply undersized for the household are the usual causes. Which one it is changes the fix, so it's worth diagnosing rather than guessing.
Yes. Our plumber holds Ohio Master Plumber License #50371, and Drip N' Drain is insured through Erie Insurance.