Avondale water heaters
Avondale Water Heater Repair and Replacement
When a water heater quits in Avondale, it is often mid-summer and the garage is 115 degrees. We get you hot water back fast, with a clear price and no pressure.
- Fast replacements
- Tank and tankless
- Rentals welcome
Why Avondale Water Heaters Quit in Summer
It surprises people that water heaters fail most often in the hottest months, but it makes sense. Avondale garages turn into ovens from June through September. That heat stresses relief valves, gas controls, wiring and any plastic parts. A tank already weakened by years of hard water sediment is more likely to give out when that heat hits.
The most common Avondale call we get in summer is a tank leaking from the bottom. That means the tank has rusted through, and it needs replacing.
Alex & Bros Plumbing is a family-owned company from Peoria. When you call, you get Alex. He will tell you whether it is repairable or needs replacing, and give you the price before any work starts.
Avondale Water Heater Services
- Repair of elements, thermostats, gas valves, thermocouples and relief valves
- Tank replacement with fresh connections and removal of the old heater
- Tankless installation where the gas line and venting allow
- Expansion tank installation on closed systems
- Sediment flushing on tanks worth saving
- Relief valve discharge lines piped to a safe location
For more on tank versus tankless, see our main Peoria water heater page.
If Your Water Heater Is Leaking Right Now
- Turn off the power or gas. For electric, flip the water heater breaker. For gas, turn the control knob to off or pilot.
- Shut off the cold water supply. There is a valve on the cold line at the top of the heater.
- Move things away from the water. Especially boxes and anything on the garage floor.
- Call us. We handle leaking water heaters 24/7. See our Avondale emergency plumber page.
For Avondale Landlords
Water heater failures are among the most common rental emergencies. If your rental’s heater is over ten years old, replacing it between tenants or before summer is cheaper and easier than an emergency call. We give clear invoices and work with property managers.
Expansion Tanks and Relief Valves in Avondale
A lot of Avondale homes have a pressure reducing valve at the main line, which makes the plumbing a closed system. When a water heater heats water, it expands, and in a closed system that extra volume has nowhere to go. Pressure spikes each time the heater runs.
Over time, those spikes wear out the tank and can make the temperature and pressure relief valve drip or discharge. People sometimes cap a dripping relief valve line to stop the mess, which is dangerous. That valve is the last safety device on the tank.
An expansion tank absorbs the extra volume and keeps pressure stable. If your system needs one and does not have one, we recommend it when we service or replace the heater. We also make sure the relief valve drain is piped to a safe spot.
Reviews From Homeowners Near Avondale
I highly recommend Alex for any plumbing needs! From start to finish, he provided exceptional service. He was courteous, professional, and genuinely took the time to explain everything clearly.
Scott Bohn
Great experience. Provided some good info to help me decide what I need, info the other quoters missed. Price was good compared to the others, and included labor warranty to match the water heater warranty. Will definitely call them next time I need plumbing help.
Will Wagner
Avondale Water Heater FAQs
Can you replace my water heater the same day?
In many cases, yes. Call and we will let you know.
How do I shut off a leaking water heater?
Turn off the power or gas, then close the cold water valve on top. If that valve is stuck, shut off the main water.
Why did my water heater fail in the summer?
Heat stresses components, and a tank weakened by sediment is more likely to fail when it gets hot.
Do you work on rental properties in Avondale?
Yes. We work with landlords and property managers.
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