If you’re having issues with the hot water in your home, you can trust Woodward Heating Air Plumbing for expert water heater installation services in Salem, OR. Water heater replacement ensures that you have plenty of hot water for all of your needs. Replacing an outdated water heater will also lower your energy bills, especially if you opt to switch to a tankless water heater.
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Water Heater Installation in Salem, OR
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Reliable Water Heater Replacement Services
One thing you never want to do is wait too long to replace an old water heater. Old water heaters are prone to leaking and can sometimes suddenly burst, resulting in extensive flooding. There’s also the risk of an old water heater suddenly failing and forcing you to schedule an emergency replacement. Another concern is that many older water heaters aren’t very efficient and often have issues that result in increased energy waste.
Some of the main signs that it’s time to schedule a water heater replacement include:
- Water heater is 10+ years old
- Water is leaking from the tank
- Hot water looks rusty or discolored
- Water heater starts taking longer to reheat
- Water heater struggles to achieve the right temperature
When replacing your water heater, the first thing you need to decide is whether to install a traditional or a tankless unit. Traditional water heaters cost less to install, but they aren’t nearly as efficient and use more energy. You’ll also have to replace your water heater sooner if you choose a traditional unit. Traditional water heaters rarely last for more than 10 to 12 years before they start leaking or fail. With a tankless water heater, you usually won’t have to install a replacement for at least 20 years.
The other important thing is ensuring that the new water heater is the right size to meet your household’s hot water demands. If you’re installing a traditional unit, the two factors to focus on are the size of the tank and the unit’s first-hour rating. First-hour rating is more important, as this tells you how many total gallons of hot water you can use in one hour. Higher efficiency units usually have a first-hour rating that’s around 50% of the size of the tank. A 40-gallon unit with a 60-gallon first-hour rating would allow you to use 60 gallons of hot water in an hour before the hot water runs out.
To determine the capacity of a tankless water heater, look at its flow rate. The flow rate is how many gallons of hot water the unit can produce per minute. Ideally, the flow rate should be high enough that you can at least shower while the dishwasher or washing machine is running. If it’s too low, your shower may not get sufficiently hot.
Salem’s Water Heater Installation Experts
With more than 30 years of experience serving Oregon homes and businesses, Woodward Heating Air Plumbing is the trusted choice for your water heater needs. Our second-generation, family-owned business works hard to provide top-notch plumbing services and exceed our customers’ expectations 100% of the time. We specialize in installing traditional and tankless water heaters and have a range of quality options to suit your needs. We prioritize offering fair, affordable pricing, and we have financing options for new water heaters available on approved credit.
To schedule a water heater installation consultation for your Salem home or business, contact the pros at Woodward Heating Air Plumbing today.
