If Your Water Heater Could Talk, It Might Be Begging for Retirement (and maybe a new Tankless Water Heater friend)

You know the old saying: "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." That's not always the case with water heaters! In this case, "A stitch in time saves nine" may be more applicable. Checking out the condition of your water heater can prevent leaks, or even just inconvenience of not having hot water!

In our area, many homes are over 20 years old. The average life span of a tank water heater is just 8-12 years. This means many homes are running on their 2nd or 3rd tank, or the original one is about to give out! Having an older tank creates issues with sediment build up (in our area, you should be flushing annually), rusty water, higher energy bills, and of course leaks. It would definitely be worth letting our technicians inspect it!

American Plumbing installing exterior tankless water heater

Switching to a tankless water heater might be a good option for your family. Tankless water heaters often last 20-25 years, and often longer with the appropriate maintenance. They take up less space than a tank version, and you don't ever run out of hot water! Not to mention the energy savings. In our family, we used to take turns showering. Now we can have all showers going at once, and even run the dishwasher and washing machine at the same time!

How to know when it's time for an upgrade:

• Your tank water heater is over 10 years old

• You hear banging or popping noises

• You run out of hot water often

• Your energy bill has gone up

When you call American Plumbing Company to install a new tankless water heater, you can expect honest service. Our technicians won't try to upsell you on things you don't need. They are also very knowledgeable about the code requirements in both Bryan and College Station, and will make sure you're up to date. We use new hoses and other fittings, and we make sure to use superior parts that won't fail on you. We can get you installed pretty quickly, and our technicians will take the time to walk you through how to use and maintain your new tankless. We think of your home as our home, leaving no mess and no hassle.

If you're curious is tankless is right for you, give us a call to come out and evaluate your situation. No pressure to buy, just good information to have!

Rinnai tankless water heater mounted outside of home

Digital thermostat for Rinnai mounted inside home