El Mirage water heaters
Water Heater Repair and Replacement in El Mirage, AZ
If your El Mirage home was built in the 2000s, there is a good chance your water heater is either past its prime or already on round two. We help you decide whether to repair or replace, then do it right.
- Same-size swaps
- Tankless options
- Old heater hauled away
Why So Many El Mirage Water Heaters Are Failing Now
Most El Mirage homes went up in a short window during the 2000s, and builders installed similar tank water heaters in nearly every garage. Those original tanks were mostly replaced by the mid-2010s. Now, many of those second tanks are wearing out too.
In El Mirage, water heaters face the same two enemies as the rest of the West Valley. Hard water leaves sediment in the bottom of the tank that makes the heater less efficient and eventually damages it. And summer garage heat stresses relief valves and gas controls.
Alex & Bros Plumbing is based in nearby Peoria. Alex looks at your water heater, tells you straight whether it is worth fixing, and gives you the price up front.
What We Do for El Mirage Water Heaters
Element and thermostat repair
For electric heaters that stopped heating or run out fast.
Gas control and ignition repair
For gas heaters with pilot or burner problems.
Relief valve replacement
For valves that drip, leak or have never been tested.
Full replacement
New tank with fresh connections, expansion tank if needed, and old tank removed.
Tankless installation
On-demand hot water where the gas line and venting allow it.
Flushing
Sediment drained out to extend tank life.
The Expansion Tank Question
Many El Mirage homes have a pressure reducing valve or a check valve on the main water line, which creates what plumbers call a closed system. When water heats up, it expands, and in a closed system that extra volume has nowhere to go. Pressure spikes, and the relief valve on the water heater may drip or the tank may wear out faster.
An expansion tank gives that water a place to go. It is a small tank mounted near the water heater. If your system needs one and does not have one, we will recommend it and explain why. It is not an upsell. It protects the new heater you just paid for.
More on this and on tankless options is on our main water heater page.
A Tip for El Mirage Landlords
If you own a rental in El Mirage, the water heater is one of the most common emergency calls. Replacing an aging tank on your schedule, between tenants or before summer, costs less and causes less trouble than an emergency swap after it floods the garage. Ask us for a quick condition check next time we are out.
Tank to Tankless in El Mirage
El Mirage homes built in the 2000s usually have the water heater in the garage with natural gas or electric service. For gas homes, switching to tankless is often doable. Here is what we look at:
Gas line size. Tankless units need more gas at once than a tank. Some homes need a larger line from the meter.
Venting. Tankless heaters use a different vent than tanks. We plan the vent route through the wall or roof.
Water quality. El Mirage’s hard water scales up tankless heat exchangers, so we recommend a water softener or regular descaling.
Hot water demand. We size the unit for how many showers and appliances run at once.
For electric homes, whole-house electric tankless units need a lot of electrical capacity, so a new tank or a heat pump water heater is often the more practical choice. We will give you a straight answer on what works.
Water Heater Work Reviews From the El Mirage Area
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
Alex was very friendly and honest. Fair pricing and came out 20 minutes after I called. Highly recommend!
Tommy Nau
El Mirage Water Heater FAQs
How do I find the age of my water heater?
It is on the label, usually coded into the serial number. Most manufacturers use the first few characters to show the month and year. We can read it for you.
What size water heater does an El Mirage home usually need?
Most El Mirage homes use 40 or 50 gallon tanks. The right size depends on household size and hot water use.
Why is my water heater relief valve dripping?
It could be high pressure from thermal expansion, a failed valve or a thermostat set too high. We check the cause.
Can you replace my water heater today?
Often, yes. Call and we will let you know.
Where Else We Work Near El Mirage
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Need a New Water Heater in El Mirage?
Call or send the form. Alex will get back to you with a price.