Many of the beautiful homes and estates in Harding Township rival the finest to be found in the state of New Jersey. From historic homes set back along picturesque country roads to modern mansions tucked away among acres of woods, Harding’s scenic meadows, undulating hills and countrified charms make it a jewel of southern Morris County.
With lots of protected open space within its borders including large portions of the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge and the national historic site Jockey Hollow, what Harding doesn’t have in quantity of homes it makes up for in size, age and quality of design. Consequently, when it comes to installing, repairing or maintaining each home’s plumbing and HVAC systems and infrastructure, Stashluk is the local plumbing, heating and central AC sales and service company that Harding homeowners recommend and trust.
When hot water heaters leak or fail, not just any plumbing repair service will do.
Stashluk has been in business since 1948, and we are experts at maintaining and repairing plumbing, heating and AC systems of any age. We know that the larger the home, the bigger and more complicated the plumbing, heating and central air conditioning infrastructures within it. Take your home’s hot water heater(s). Many of Harding’s gorgeous homes feature beautiful bathrooms and kitchens that rival anything seen in design magazines. But lurking in the shadows somewhere behind closed doors in the basement is a gas or electric hot water heater that no one really thinks about until it fails.
So before you’re rudely awakened one morning by icy cold water streaming from your master bath shower head, how can you tell if the hot water heater in your basement is in need of replacement or repair?
Aside from the age of your water heater, here are a few things to listen, feel and watch for:
- Rusty water or discolored water can be caused by a number of factors such as bacteria or a dissolved anode rod.
- Moisture or water around the base of the water heater may be a sign of small leaks or fractures in the tank.
- Rumbling noises may be due to sediment buildup such as calcium and lime mineral deposits.
- Cold water can be a sign of a bad thermocouple, an extinguished pilot light, a malfunctioning thermostat.
- A flooded basement is a sign that (oops!) it’s too late!
How to decide whether to repair or replace your hot water heater.
Before you discard your current hot water heater for a new hot water heater, here are some things to consider that may help you make your decision:
- The hot water heater is still under warranty and the repair is covered.
- Based on average life expectancy, the hot water heater still has enough service years left to justify the repair.
- Has the current hot water heater given good service and do you particularly like the model? Simply not wanting to change can be a valid reason for repair.
Even your hot water heater needs regular maintenance.
To improve the odds against a leaky water heater turning into a flood in the basement, regular maintenance will extend the life of your water heater and alert you to hot water heater parts and problems that need to be addressed. If you haven’t done any regular maintenance on your water heater, now is a good time to start.
Stashluk is your local factory-trained and authorized dealer, licensed and insured to sell, install and service all major brands of water heaters. We have the experience to know whether a hot water heater has life left in it, or if it’s a better idea to replace it with a new hot water tank or tankless system. We also offer 24/7 Emergency Service. If you haven’t followed a regular maintenance plan for your hot water heater, give us a call for a free estimate at (908) 277-6200.
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