Water Heaters For Tucson

Water Heaters are appliances that keep our hot water hot. There are many types of water heaters today, from solar, natural gas, propane gas, electric, tankless and instantaneous. Most people that replace a water heater choose to replace it with what was in there before. It is usually the most economical way to go. There are tax credits available for installing more energy efficient water heaters. These more energy efficient models do not cost that much more. Be sure to check into these models. Southwest Gas is offering a $75 rebate if you install a gas water heater in Tucson that has a .62 EF rating.

Online Water Heater Ordering

If you're ready to replace your existing water heater with a new one, we have online ordering available. We can usually install the same day depending on the time you place your order. Once we receive your order, we will contact you and schedule the installation time.

Repair or Replace?

Do I repair or replace my water heater? This may be the first decision you come across if your water heater is not working properly. As a general rule, gas water heaters last about 10 years and electric water heaters about 8 years in Tucson, Arizona. If your water heater is leaking from the tank, it's a pretty simple decision, you need to replace it. Tucson has some of the hardest water around and it tends to eat away at the metal water heater tanks.

Now if the tank is not leaking but the water heater just isn't working, you may have to make a value judgment here. You probably don't want to repair a water heater that is only going to start to leak in the next year or two. So, if your water heater is within about 2 years of reaching its life expectancy, we recommend replacing it. However, if the water heater has more than 2 years of life left in it, we recommend at least having a technician evaluate it.

Simple swap out.

If you plan to just change out your existing water heater with a similar model. You will have to gather this information:

Size of the water heater: For tank water heaters you will need the gallons. For tankless heaters you will need the gallons per minute.
Fuel Type: Natural gas, Propane or Electric, Oil or Solar.
Size of the water heater: You will need the height and width of the heater. Many models come in a standard height and a short height. The size does not have to be exact, but just make sure the new heaters dimensions will fit into the old water heater's space. Newer models tend to be a bit larger because of their increased insulation.

This will be about all the information you will need to gather before placing your water heater order.

Cost to repair a Water Heater.

Usually repairing a water heater is a pretty quick process. A technician can usually repair a water heater within an hours time. Repairs can range from $59 to $150 depending on extent of the repairs. Repairing a water heater is usually done on an hourly basis, plus materials. A technician may be able to give you a flat rate if you ask him before he starts to do the job. You can also call our office, someone may be able to give you an estimate.

Should I go Tankless?

There is a lot of buzz about the tankless water heaters these days. If you are thinking about choosing a tankless water heater as a replacement, do your research well. Most tankless water heaters will not swap straight out with an existing tank water heater. This is mostly because of the gas or electrical requirements that the new tankless water heaters require. These units are also not a good choice if your home has a hot water recirculation system. Tankless heaters are very popular in Europe, but our homes in the states have not been designed for the tankless models. Tankless water heaters also run about 3 times the cost of a regular tank water heater, but may save you around 25 percent on your water heating bill. If you gas meter is within about 10 feet of your existing water heater or your electric supply panel is close to your electric water heater, then a tankless water heater may make since.