Why Your Hot Water Heater Needs A Professional Diagnosis

Do you know what’s wrong with your water heater? Probably not, and troubleshooting hot water heater problems isn’t as easy as it sounds. While you can easily do your research on the web, the fact is, you may misdiagnosis the problem. In fact, misdiagnosis is really common with water heaters specifically, which could end up giving you bigger problems in the end.

Here are some reasons to call a professional plumber for help understanding your water heater:

Your Safety

Only a licensed professional plumber should work on a water heater. There are safety risks and complications to consider that a licensed plumber can predict and manage better than anyone else could. There are multiple ways that messing with a device that creates scalding water and holds it under pressure could go wrong. Avoid hurting yourself by trusting a professional. 

The Manufacturer’s Warranty

Water heater manufacturers know that unqualified personnel can mean disaster for their product. You would be wise to stay within the terms of your warranty, in case your water heater ever fails in a way that might be covered. This means restricting repair efforts to licensed plumbers.

Expertise

You may think that the complexity of a water heater is well within your abilities. Yet many years of professional plumbing has shown us that misdiagnosis and improper repair are huge issues with water heaters. Many situations that could have been relatively easy fixes become complex and expensive with the help of “handy” homeowners. 

If your water heater is acting strangely or just not working, give Landa Plumbing a call.