Do you repair water heaters or only replace them?
Both. We repair residential water heaters when a repair will solve the problem, and we replace them when the tank is leaking or the unit is at the end of its useful life. Call and describe what you're seeing.
How do I know if my water heater needs to be replaced?
A tank that is leaking water from the tank itself usually needs to be replaced, not patched. An older heater that has already been repaired more than once, that no longer keeps up with the house, or that puts out rusty hot water is also a candidate. We'll look at it and tell you which way we'd go and why.
Why do I have no hot water?
On an electric heater it can be a tripped breaker, a failed heating element or a failed thermostat. On a gas heater it can be a pilot that has gone out, an igniter problem, or a gas-supply issue. It can also be as simple as a shutoff that got turned. See the no-hot-water page for things you can check safely, then call us.
Why don't I have enough hot water?
Sediment in the tank can reduce how much hot water you actually get. A failing upper or lower element on an electric heater can leave you with a short supply. Sometimes the heater is simply undersized for how the house is used. We'll talk through what we find.
The water from the hot side looks rusty. Is that the heater?
It can be. Rusty or discolored hot water (when the cold side looks fine) often points to the tank interior. It can also come from a dying anode rod or from older galvanized piping. We'll look at it rather than guess over the phone.
My water heater is making popping or rumbling noises.
That's often sediment on the bottom of the tank heating and releasing steam bubbles. It isn't an emergency by itself, but it's a sign the tank is working harder than it should. Call and describe it if you also have leaking, rusty water or not enough hot water.
The relief valve on my water heater is dripping.
The temperature-and-pressure relief valve is a safety device. A little drip after a heavy use of hot water can happen; a steady drip or a valve that has been leaking for a while should be looked at. Don't cap it. Call us.
Do you work on gas and electric water heaters?
We work on residential water heaters in the homes we serve. When you call, tell us whether yours is gas or electric, where it sits (garage, closet, outside), and what's going on. We'll let you know what it will take.
How much does a water heater replacement cost?
Every install is different. Price depends on the size and type of heater, whether it's gas or electric, where it sits, and what it takes to get the old tank out and the new one in. Call us to talk through your job and pricing. Our trip charge is credited toward your repair when you go ahead with the work.
What are your hours?
We're open Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 6 PM. Emergency service may be available after hours, so call and ask. A badly leaking water heater is a good reason to call even after hours.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. East Coast Sewer And Drain, LLC is licensed and insured. Our Florida Certified Plumbing Contractor license number is CFC1427359, and you can look it up on the Florida DBPR website (myfloridalicense.com). The company is veteran-owned: our owner, Timothy Warren, is a U.S. Army veteran with over 30 years of plumbing experience.
What towns do you serve?
Fort Pierce north through Vero Beach, Sebastian, Palm Bay and Melbourne, across St. Lucie, Indian River and Brevard counties, including Fellsmere, Roseland, Micco, Wabasso, Malabar and nearby communities. We're based in Sebastian.
Every job is different. Call us to talk through your job and pricing. Our trip charge is credited toward your repair when you go ahead with the work.
Still have a question?
Call and ask. If it is something we can fix, we will tell you what it takes.
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