Hot water is easy to rely on during your everyday routine, but it can cause chaos when it suddenly stops working properly. Burton AC, Heating, Plumbing & More is equipped to handle any water heater repair in Omaha, Nebraska, from a leaking faucet to a broken water heater. We have the knowledge and experience to diagnose and fix any brand of conventional, gas, electric, or tankless water heater problem, and we take pride in helping identify and guide customers through water heater issues.

Conventional Tank Water Heaters

Storage tank water heaters are conventional units with an insulated tank for heating and storing up to 100 gallons of water. These use more energy than most alternatives, but they are the most common type of water heater.

Tankless Water Heaters

Tankless water heaters, also known as on-demand or instantaneous models, require less space and are more efficient and longer-lasting than traditional tank units.

Gas

Gas water heaters have higher upfront costs but can save money long-term due to natural gas’s low cost. Regular inspections prevent leaks and sediment buildup, prolonging heater lifespans while protecting homes and families. Natural gas and propane heaters are more energy-efficient, heating water twice as fast and burning half as much gas per hour, but they require manual refueling.

Condensing Water Heaters: The majority of the water heater’s exhaust is collected by a second heat exchanger before it is vented. The cold water that is flowing in is then heated using that same gas. This method is among the most effective, as water is heated right away rather than being kept.

Electric

Electric water heaters offer lower upfront costs but higher monthly utility bills, making them more environmentally friendly. Burton AC, Heating, Plumbing & More provides electric hot water repair.

Hybrid Heat Pumps: Hybrid heat pumps are primarily powered by an electric air-source heat pump housed within the tank. These systems consume a fraction of the energy that traditional water heaters do.

Shut off Power

If your water heater is electric, turn it off at the circuit breaker. Turn off the gas feed to the heater.

Cut off Water Supply

To halt the flow of water, locate the water shut-off valve linked to your water heater and turn it off.

Call a Professional

If your water heater breaks down, call the experts at Burton AC, Heating, Plumbing & More right away.

Inadequate Hot Water

Your heater most likely has a problem with the heating elements or sediments in the tank if you consistently run out of hot water too quickly.

Discolored Water

Your water heater most likely contains sediments if your water becomes brown or has little particles in it.

Irregular Temperatures

If you turn the knob to hot on your faucet and sometimes it comes out hot, while other times it only comes out lukewarm, your water heater could be having problems.

Leaks

If water is visible beneath or around the system, this is another evident problem. This is a severe issue that requires quick resolution.

Strange Noises

Troubleshooting noises in hot water heaters can be challenging. There can be several potential causes. The following are some typical noises and issues:

• Popping: This is probably the result of hot water evaporating via sediment accumulation at the tank’s bottom.
• Crackling: The most likely reason for this is an explosion of calcium inside a tank.
• Ticking: This might be the result of slack pipe straps attached to your hot water pipes or variations in water pressure.
• Sizzling: Water seeping into a hot burner assembly is probably the source of this sound.
• Hammering and knocking: This is probably the result of water flow inside water supply pipes stopping suddenly.

Can I Use My Water Heater if It’s Leaking?

Generally, you should not use your water heater if it is leaking. Showering won’t usually make a water heater leak worse, but waiting too long to fix it may do serious harm. It can result in mold growth, water damage, and fire concerns, as well as the breaker being repeatedly tripped. Additionally, a leak may be a sign of potentially harmful structural problems.

Repair or Replace?

A water heater is more likely to experience problems that need costly repairs the older it gets. We recommend having a new water heater installed when the cost of repairs is 50% or more than the cost of a new unit.

Upgrading to a contemporary water heater can have several advantages beyond the cost of repairs as opposed to replacements, such as unlimited hot water, compact sizes, reduced energy consumption and monthly water bill cost, and peace of mind due to increased reliability.