Water Heater Repair in Houston, TX

Dealing with an aging or malfunctioning water heater is always an unpleasant inconvenience, especially when it decides to go completely cold during a shower or washing cycle. With more than 20 years in business providing residential plumbing services, Alliance Plumbing is backed by a second-generation plumber and has a team of trained experts to put your water heater worries behind you and ensure your hot water stays flowing.

Get fast and effective water heater repairs by calling Alliance Plumbing at 281-488-0296 or scheduling an appointment online!

Types of Water Heaters We Repair

Our certified plumbers are equipped to repair a wide range of water heater makes and models. With an extensive knowledge of the latest technologies, our vehicles are fully stocked with all the necessary tools to address your water heater issues. We service:

• Gas Water Heaters: Common problems include faulty temperature and pressure relief valves (T&P), a defective control valve, a damaged burning assembly, clogged fuel lines, and a leaking tank.
• Electric Water Heaters: Electric water heaters can experience similar issues to gas water heaters, but unlike gas water heaters, electric water heaters may malfunction due to bad thermostats and burnt-out elements.
• Tankless Water Heaters: Tankless systems may experience failures due to mineral buildup, ignition or flame failure, faulty comfort valves, malfunctioning control boards, clogged fuel lines, and blocked air supply or exhaust systems.

Stop worrying about whether or not you’ll have hot water. Call Alliance Plumbing today at 281-488-0296, and we’ll ensure your water heater system is taken care of.

Signs You Need Water Heater Repair

The average life span of tanked water heaters is around 10 to 15 years for gas and electric and 20 years for tankless water heaters before replacement is necessary. In most cases, water heaters give warning signs of issues before a complete failure occurs. Watch out for these signs, and if you notice any, we recommend scheduling water heater repair services before your hot water supply is compromised:

• Yellow pilot lights: Yellow pilot lights may indicate that your burning assembly or air intake needs cleaning.
• Discolored water: Discolored water may indicate rust or high mineral deposits within the water heater.
• Short-cycling: Short-cycling, or when your water heater attempts to heat but shuts down before reaching the proper temperature, may indicate a gas supply or intake issue. In addition, this issue may be due to faulty control valves and boards.
• Noisy operation: Any unusual noises, such as bangs, pops, or crackles, may indicate improper operation.
• Strange odors: Odd odors may reveal that your sacrificial anode may need to be replaced.
• Diminished capacity: If your water heater is not producing the designated water volume, you likely need your water heater replaced.
• Leaks: Leaks coming from piping on or around the water heater are a sign they need to be replaced, or if the leak is coming from the tank itself, then it is likely that the whole unit needs to be replaced.

Preventative Maintenance in Texas for Water Heaters

Most water heater failures can be prevented through regular maintenance. Preventative water heater maintenance is important to ensure the optimal functioning, efficiency, and longevity of your water heater. From the point of installation, it’s recommended that tanked water heaters be cleared yearly to prevent sediment buildup. In tankless water heaters, the heat exchanger should be cleaned and descaled once per year to ensure peak performance.

Our preventative services include removing sediment from tanks, changing anode rods, securing electrical and gas connections, and ensuring tight gaskets and seals. Alliance Plumbing has the local expertise with the “big company” convenience of online booking and fully stocked trucks with the latest equipment and technology to meet your plumbing needs.

Choose Alliance Plumbing for Your Water Heater Repairs

Guided by the wisdom, knowledge, and expertise of a master plumber, our team at Alliance Plumbing delivers quality workmanship and superior service. Count on us for repairs to your plumbing system! 

Call us at 281-488-0296 to schedule your water heater maintenance or repairs! 

FAQs About Water Heater Repair

There’s plenty to be curious about regarding your water heater. These are a few of the questions we commonly get about water heaters.