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Water is one of those things we take for granted. When your shower doesn’t get hot, you run out of hot water or you’re noticing water around the base of your water heater, suddenly it becomes something you think about.
Sureflow Plumbing & Drain offers water heater services in Barrie. Whether you have a home or commercial building, if you’re having issues with your water heater not producing hot water or not working at all, we can inspect your water heater and figure out what may need to be repaired or replaced.
We offer water heater installation as well.
Water heaters tend to go unnoticed until something changes. Your water may not be getting as hot as it used to be. You may start to hear your tank, run out of hot water or even have no hot water at all.
There are many different things that could cause a water heater to malfunction, from the tank to heating elements, controls, valves and more. We offer water heater repair, replacement and installation whether you have a leaking water heater, tank water heater, tankless system or commercial hot-water system.
It’s important to know what’s causing your issue.
When you turn on your tap and there’s no hot water, it’s always frustrating. There can be many reasons why your water heater will stop providing hot water. It all depends on what type of system you have.
The issue could be from the controls, heating element, power or fuel supply or even a broken thermostat. This doesn’t always mean that you have a bad water heater.
Once we diagnose the issue, we can let you know if it’s something that can be fixed or if you may need to replace your water heater.
You may be getting hot water but not enough of it. You get a good amount of hot water from your shower but then run out. You may take one shower and not have enough for another person.
Perhaps your unit was keeping up with your home and now it’s not. There may be an issue with how the water is being heated. There could be sediment buildup in your water heater or a part may be going out. Maybe your home is using more hot water than what the current unit can provide.
When choosing a size for your water heater, you should consider whether you are growing your family or updating your home.
Your water may not be cold, it’s just not hot enough. This can be frustrating because your water heater seems to be doing something, it’s just not doing it correctly.
There could be an issue with the thermostat or heating system. Or your home may be drawing too much hot water at once.
If you notice your water is not as hot as it used to be, it’s time to have it looked at.
Another issue to look for is if your water is getting hotter than usual. If your water heater is producing water that is too hot, there can be a scalding risk.
You may need to adjust the temperature or have a component inspected or replaced. Have your water heater looked at if your water is getting too hot.
Sometimes a broken water heater does not mean you need to replace your whole unit. There are many issues that may be repairable if the water heater tank is still in good shape.
Controls, valves, connections and heating-related components may be involved. We will assess the situation, see why something failed and look at the condition of the rest of the water heater.
If it’s worth repairing, we will let you know.
Whenever there is water around your hot water tank, it needs to be looked at. There could be many reasons for the water around your tank.
Maybe it’s coming from a plumbing connection or a valve. It could be your tank as well.
Knowing where the water is coming from will help determine if the problem can be repaired or if the water heater may need replacement.
When you see water on the floor near your water heater, it may not always be condensation. How much water is on the floor and whether it builds back up after wiping it up can be important.
Water can run down your water heater from a connection above it. It can also be coming from the tank itself, which may mean the tank needs to be replaced.
Finding out where your water heater is leaking from will tell us what needs to be done.
Your hot water tank can leak and cause major damage to your home. If you have a water heater in your basement, mechanical room or another area of your home, escaping water can damage floors, walls, belongings and nearby equipment.
If it leaks slowly, you may not know about it for a while. If the tank fails and releases a large amount of water, the situation may require emergency plumbing service.
While water heaters can be noisy at times, a change in the noise coming from your water heater can be worth investigating. You may notice popping, rumbling, banging or other sounds.
Tank water heaters can collect sediment in the bottom of the tank. Heating water around that sediment can sometimes contribute to unusual noises.
There are different reasons why a water heater may start making noise. If your water heater has always been quiet and suddenly gets loud, it may be time to have it looked at.
There are many reasons why your water may become discoloured. One important question is whether the colour is only coming from your hot water or whether you see it from the cold taps as well.
If it’s only coming from the hot water, the water heater may be one area to investigate. If it’s coming out of both hot and cold taps throughout the home, there may be another cause.
Whatever the reason, it’s best to figure out why your water is becoming discoloured.
Sometimes it’s just time to replace your water heater. It may be starting to leak from the tank, you may need repairs more often or it may not be providing enough hot water anymore.
Replacing your water heater during a renovation could also be an option if your existing system is no longer meeting the needs of the home.
Your water heater’s age is one factor we look at, but not the only one.
This is probably one of the top questions we get asked.
If it’s only one item that can be repaired and the water heater is still in good condition, you may want to repair it. Replacing the water heater may make more sense if the tank itself is leaking, repairs are becoming frequent or you’re not getting enough hot water for the building.
You don’t want to replace your water heater if it doesn’t need to be replaced. But you also don’t want to continue paying to repair a water heater if it is becoming unreliable.
That’s what should be taken into consideration when deciding.
Installing a new water heater isn’t just about installing another water heater. It needs to suit the property and the amount of hot water being used.
The installation may involve removing the old water heater, connecting the new water heater to the water supply, dealing with drainage and venting where applicable, and testing the new water heater after installation.
We also want to look at the plumbing around the water heater. If you have valves or fittings around the water heater that are in poor condition, those may need attention as well.
Tank water heaters heat water and hold it until it’s used. As soon as you open a tap that uses hot water, heated water flows out of the tank and cold water begins flowing into the tank so it can be heated.
This is why you want the proper size tank. You want enough hot water for the number of people in your home and the number of bathrooms being used.
If you have more than one bathroom and several people in your home, your needs may be different than a home with only one or two people.
It may be time to reconsider the size of your water heater if you have always had trouble getting enough hot water.
Since there is no large tank of stored hot water with a tankless water heater, the system works differently. Water is heated when needed.
When sizing a tankless water heater, you want to make sure the unit can meet your hot-water demand. If you only have one shower running, your demand will be different than a home with two showers running plus other fixtures.
We also have to consider not only how much water is being used, but how much that incoming water needs to be heated.
There is no one right answer for every property. You may find that your home does better with a tank water heater, or you may decide to go with tankless when upgrading your system or renovating your home.
The decision could be influenced by available space, what is required to install the system and how much hot water your home uses.
Always try to understand what the installation will require when switching from one system to another.
Having a water heater that is too small may cause your home to run out of hot water. At the same time, you may not need a unit that is larger than what your property actually requires.
How many people live in the property and how many bathrooms it has can help determine what size you need. You may also need to consider appliances and fixtures that use hot water.
This can become especially important when you’re upgrading the system after renovations.
You could find yourself using much more hot water than you’re used to when you add a basement apartment to your house.
A shower, bathroom sink, kitchen, dishwasher, laundry equipment and additional occupants can all increase demand on the hot-water system.
Your current water heater may not be able to supply all of the hot water the property now needs.
It’s a good idea to look at your water heater when you’re adding a second suite.
Another situation where you may need to think about hot-water usage is during a renovation.
A bigger bathroom, extra shower or an addition to your kitchen can require more hot water than you’re currently used to using.
If you already find you’re running out of hot water at certain times of the day, the water heater may need to be looked at before you add more hot-water demand to the home.
You want to look at your water heater during a renovation to make sure it is still suited for the property.
Many homes in Barrie have water heaters located in the basement.
If the basement is unfinished, a small leak may be easier to spot and may not damage as many finished materials.
If you have carpeting, finished walls, furniture or stored belongings near your water heater, a leak can cause much more damage.
If you notice corrosion or water around a water heater in a finished basement, it’s best to have it checked before a larger leak occurs.
Knowing how to turn off water to your water heater is something you should be familiar with.
If you have a leak coming from a pipe or connection, stopping the water can help reduce additional damage until the system can be serviced.
Know where the appropriate valve is located and make sure it operates. A valve that hasn’t been used for a long time may not necessarily work when you need it.
Water heaters include safety measures designed to protect against excessive temperatures and pressure. One of those is the temperature and pressure relief valve.
If you have water that keeps coming from the relief valve, do not cap or plug it. There may be a reason why the valve is releasing water.
Never disable a safety component simply to stop the symptom.
As mentioned earlier, you could have no problem with the water heater itself and simply have a plumbing connection leaking.
Valves and connections can start to fail and drip over time. You can have a leak on top of your tank travel down the side and pool on the floor, making it look like the tank is leaking from the bottom.
Always try to find where the leak is coming from before assuming you need to replace your water heater.
A tank-style water heater needs time to heat new water after stored hot water has been used. But if recovery becomes noticeably slower than it used to be, the system may not be operating normally.
You may notice this when several people shower in succession or when hot-water appliances are used around the same time.
If recovery time has changed significantly, the system should be checked.
Sureflow provides water-heater service for homes throughout Barrie. Problems can occur in detached houses, townhomes, condominiums, older homes, renovated properties and finished basements.
Whether you have no hot water, inconsistent temperature, a leaking tank or a system that simply can’t keep up anymore, we can inspect the problem and determine what may need attention.
Repair may solve the issue. If the system has reached the point where replacement makes more sense, a new installation may be the better option.
Commercial properties can depend heavily on hot water throughout the day. Restaurants, commercial kitchens, employee washrooms, tenant spaces and other facilities may all rely on the hot-water system.
When commercial hot water fails, the impact can be much larger than someone having a cold shower at home. It may affect customers, staff, sanitation or normal business operations.
Sureflow provides commercial plumbing services that include hot-water-heater installation and repair.
Similar to many other plumbing systems, water heaters should be inspected from time to time. What type of maintenance is appropriate will depend on the system.
Pay attention to exposed piping and valves. If you notice corrosion, water around the unit or strange noises coming from your water heater, it’s better to understand why.
This doesn’t mean replacing equipment that is currently working properly. The idea is to catch problems before they become larger leaks or leave you without hot water.
If you have a tank-style water heater, sediment can build up over time.
Whether flushing is appropriate and how often it should be done will depend on the system, its condition and how it has been maintained.
If your system is older and you don’t know its maintenance history, it may be beneficial to have the water heater looked at before deciding what maintenance should be performed.
If your water heater suddenly stops working, there are some things to consider.
Did you lose all of your hot water? Is the system leaking? Was it making noises before it stopped working? Have you noticed less hot water over the past few weeks?
All of these details could point to what may be going on with the system.
Just because it stopped working doesn’t automatically mean you need a new tank.
When you own or operate a restaurant, having enough hot water can become very important.
There are many uses for hot water within a restaurant, from washing hands to dishwashing and regular use around the building.
Having your water heater start to fail or not produce enough hot water can quickly become a major issue for your business.
A commercial water heater should be selected based on the restaurant’s actual demand for hot water rather than treating it like a residential installation.
There are different ways water heating can be handled in condos and multi-unit buildings. Some properties have separate units and others may rely on larger shared systems.
If there are multiple complaints coming from tenants about hot water, you may have a larger problem on your hands.
As a property manager, you need to understand what part of the system is affected when the building isn’t producing enough hot water.
If you have a water heater leaking in your commercial building, the damage may extend beyond the mechanical room.
You could end up with water in surrounding areas, tenant spaces or other parts of the building.
If you have an active leak that is spreading through the building, it should be addressed quickly.
Have your water heater looked at if it begins leaking or acting differently in your commercial property.
This will vary depending on the circumstances.
A slow leak from a fitting that you can control probably isn’t as urgent as a water-heater tank releasing a large amount of water.
There will be times when you want to treat the situation as more urgent, especially if water is flowing and can’t be stopped or if it is reaching an electrical or finished living area.
Call us and describe the situation if you are experiencing a major leak and don’t know what to do.
You may not consider having no hot water to be an emergency. It could simply mean that your water heater needs service and you can schedule an appointment.
However, if you have a business that relies on hot water, such as a restaurant, the impact can be much more significant.
If there is a leak along with the loss of hot water or another unsafe condition, the issue may need faster attention.
Once you notice water leaking from your water heater, assess how much water is leaking and whether it is travelling farther into the property.
Make sure to stay clear of electrical equipment in wet areas.
If you know how to turn the water off at the correct source and there is a large leak, shutting it off can help minimize additional water damage.
Move belongings away from the affected area if it is safe to do so and call to have the water heater inspected.
There will be questions asked when you call us about a water heater.
Do you have hot water? Is your water heater leaking? Has your temperature changed? Are there any strange noises coming from your water heater?
Knowing whether you have a tank or tankless system and whether the property is residential or commercial can also be helpful.
This allows us to better understand what we may need to look at when we come out.
Not every water heater needs to be replaced.
There are many situations where we can repair a water heater. If your system has had multiple issues, the tank is leaking or it is no longer producing enough hot water, replacement may make more sense.
Sureflow Plumbing & Drain can repair, replace and install water heaters in Barrie for residential and commercial properties.
No hot water? Water heater leaking? Just not enough hot water? Give us a call.
If your leak is an emergency, Sureflow offers 24-hour emergency plumbing service.
Sureflow Plumbing & Drain can help with your water-heater needs in Barrie. Give us a call at 705-503-7996.
This can be caused by several things. Depending on your type of water heater, there could be an issue with the heat source, controls, power or fuel supply, temperature controls or another component that makes your water heater work. You should have the water heater checked before deciding it needs replacement.
Your water heater may not be getting hot enough, you may need a different size of water heater or there may be something else going on. If this is a new problem, something may have changed with the equipment.
It could be coming from a connection, valve or even a pipe near your water heater. It is best to find where the water is leaking from because you may only need to fix a connection, or the tank itself may have failed.
It depends on the situation. You may only need a repair if one component has failed. Replacement may make more sense if the tank itself is leaking or you are constantly having to repair the water heater.
Yes. Sureflow can help with hot-water-heater installation and repair for residential and commercial applications.
Sureflow can provide service and information involving tankless water heaters. There are important things to consider when it comes to sizing and installing a tankless system.
Yes. Sureflow offers commercial plumbing services that include hot-water-heater installation and repair.
Yes. Sureflow offers 24-hour emergency plumbing service for urgent plumbing problems such as significant water leaks.
