Do I Need Water Heater Maintenance?
Ensure Your Home Has Hot Water When You Need It
Protect the investment in your water heater with regular water heater maintenance, and if you live in Bucks County, Montgomery County, or Philadelphia, Sanks Mechanical is the company to call when you need help with your hot water heater. With a strong commitment to reliability and quality, we are a fully licensed and insured HVAC company with more than a decade of experience. You can count on us for superior workmanship and exceptional customer service and care, as we continuously strive to ensure the optimal functioning and longevity of your water heater while providing you with peace of mind.

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Benefits of Water Heater Maintenance
While many homeowners take a break-fix approach to their water heaters, routine water heater maintenance can actually save you money over the life of your system. Many water heater warranties require regular maintenance, and through seasonal service, you can often catch and correct potential troubles before they manifest into more serious issues that require expensive repairs or replacement. This will extend the life of your equipment and thus lower your total cost of ownership.
Extend Your Water Heater’s Life
The best reason to pay attention to your water heater maintenance is to extend the life of your equipment. With traditional tank water heaters, you should expect about 12 years out of a gas unit and 15 years out of an electric unit. Some water heaters do fail earlier than that and even as prematurely as six years, but generally, those failures could’ve been avoided by scheduling a professional inspection.
Warranty Protection
Most residential water heaters come with a warranty that protects you against premature failure, and the typical warranty covers the tank and all other parts for six years. Many of those warranties may require maintenance performed by a professional annually. Without proof of that service, a manufacturer may not cover anything beyond a leaking tank, which most do cover without restriction.
Water Heater Performance
Another reason to stay on top of water heater maintenance is to ensure that your water heater is operating as efficiently as it should. Many homeowners are surprised to learn that an inefficient water heater can cost you hundreds of dollars each year. System inspections can help minimize your month-to-month costs, and Sanks can let you know when it makes more financial sense to replace your water heater.
Sign Up for Our Service Partner Plan
An excellent way to protect your investment is to sign up for our service partner plan. As an SPP member, we’ll ensure that water heater maintenance is performed on schedule. During that appointment, we’ll clean the equipment, calibrate it, correct any minor wear and tear, and provide you with an update about the health of your system. You’ll also receive priority service with all diagnostic fees waived, and should you need a repair or replacement while a plan member, we’ll provide you a 10% on all labor and products.
Types of Water Heaters We Install
Our experts provide water heater repair and replacement for all types of water heaters. That includes traditional gas and electric tank water heaters, on-demand systems, condensing water heaters, and heat pump water heaters.
Tank Water Heaters
The traditional and still most common water heater heats and stores water with a tank. Both gas and electric models are available, and tank sizes range from about 20 gallons to 80 gallons.
Tankless Water Heaters
Tankless water heaters heat water on demand. When sized appropriately for a home, on-demand systems can provide a virtually limitless supply of hot water while being much more energy efficient.
Condensing Water Heaters
Condensing water heaters are also referred to as high-efficiency water heaters. They’re a type of gas water heater that condenses water vapor in the exhaust gases in order to preheat the circulating water.
Heat Pump Water Heaters
A heat pump heats water by transferring energy as opposed to heating the water directly. Standalone units are available, but these systems are typically integrated into the home’s HVAC system.
Water Heater Repair
If you’re experiencing issues with a water heater, replacement isn’t necessarily the only option. Depending on the age of the system and extent of the problem, it may make more sense financially to repair the water heater. That can include replacing the electronics, heating element, or anode rod.
Contact Sanks for Your Water Heater Needs
Sanks Mechanical is a plumbing company that you can trust to provide you with honest and professional advice and deliver the workmanship and customer service that you deserve. Contact us today to schedule an appointment to discuss your water heater.