Is It Better to Repair Your Hot Water Heater or Replace It?

It’s not uncommon for water heaters to have minor leaks or issues. You might think that when an issue arises, it’s time for a water heater replacement. But, in many cases the water heater can be repaired. Repairing the water heater is usually good option if it’s less than 10 years old and is also in generally good condition. Our team at 1st Choice Plumbing, Heating and Air can help you figure out if a repair if possible. We’ve been helping homeowners with water heater reapair in Carlsbad, CA for years. Repairing a water heater is usually more budget friendly than replacing it, so we try to make a repair possible whenever we can.

There are a few ways we determine if a water heater repair if possible. First, we see if it’s corroded or leaking. Sometimes a leak can be repaired, but not always. It mostly depends on where exactly the leak is. If a water heater repair is possible, we will give you an estimate before starting any work. In some situations, it might be worth comparing the price of the repair to the price of a new water heater.

A repair will also depend on the age of your water heater. Most water heaters can last for about 8 to 10 years, depending on the model and how they are used. However, a tankless water heater can last up to 20 years. If you notice that you are unhappy with your hot water or water pressure? That could be a sign something is wrong and needs repair.

Annual water heater maintenance will help elongate the life of your water heater, and will make repairs more likely to be handled early on, which will also be a cost savings for you.

Also, your water heater might be under warranty, so a repair or replacement could be covered. These are all aspects that we help our customers figure out during our service appointment.

Some customers want to try and repair their water heater themselves, but we don’t ever recommend that. Besides voiding the warranty, you could further damage the water heater and risk your own safety.

Our company is family owned and operated. Our professionals treat our customers with quality service and personalized recommendations.  Give us a call at 866-437-0205 to set up for your water heater repair service. We work with customers in Carlsbad, CA and the surrounding areas.