Many times when a water heater stops producing heated water it can be a very inconvenient experience for a homeowner and those who reside in the home. Without heated water, some cleaning tasks will take much longer and be less productive. In addition, gems and other types of bacteria are not always effectively killed unless an area is cleaned using hot water along with soap or other cleaning agents. Heated water is also essential for bathing not only to aid a person in getting clean, but also to warm cold water. Since heated water can be so important in a home, it is vital for a homeowner contact Professional plumbers in Green Bay, WI whenever their water-heating unit stops working.
Most times when a plumber arrives to work on a water heating system, they will spend some time inspecting the systems the unit needs to operate to ensure they are hooked up correctly and functioning properly. The plumber will also check to determine how old the water heater is, verify it is not under warranty and make sure they understand the problem the family is having with the unit. These bits of information in helping the plumber in determining if the unit can be repaired, how much can be spent and if the problem is really with the unit or if household changes have made the unit ineffective. By knowing these answers, the plumber can decide how best to proceed in correcting the problem.
If the plumber decides the unit is still young enough to warrant repairs, then he or she will spend some time inspecting the heating system on the unit. Often the elements used in heating the water can become faulty and stop working correctly. These are generally easy to replace and so Professional plumbers in Green Bay, WI will want to look at the heating element on an electrical unit or the pilot, pilot control valve, thermocouples and burner on a gas unit. If any of these elements are faulty, the plumber will need to replace them.
The plumber will also check the condition of the water in the unit as it drains from the drain relief valve near the bottom of the unit. If there are signs of sediment in the water as it exits the tank, the unit may need to be flushed to remove an excess of sediment lining the tank and preventing the water from heating.
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