Water Heater Services in McKinney, TX

Bewley Plumbing offers a range of water heater services in McKinney, Texas, for residential and commercial clients. Trust the professionals at Bewley Plumbing to help your home or commercial building maintain its hot water supply. Here, you’ll find an overview of our services, as well as information on different types of water heaters.

Water Heater Services for McKinney Residential & Commercial Properties 

We offer installation, replacement, service, and repair, and work with electric and gas, as well as tank (traditional) and tankless water heaters for your McKinney, Texas, home or commercial building. With our knowledge, we can help you get the most out of your water heater.

Types of Water Heaters We Install and Service

At Bewley Plumbing, we install and service gas and electric, as well as tank (traditional) and tankless water heaters.

• Traditional Tank Water Heaters: Traditional tank water heaters, also known as tank water heaters or conventional water heaters, store water in a tank until it is needed. The water is heated inside the tank, causing it to rise to the top, where it leaves the tank and goes to where it is required.
• Tankless Water Heaters: Tankless water heaters don’t store water in a tank; instead, they heat water as needed.

Water Heater Repair Services

If your water heater needs repairs, we can help it function correctly. Our plumbing professionals can troubleshoot and resolve the issue. Please don’t put off repairing your water heater, as it can lose efficiency, leading to higher energy bills, or the problem escalating. Failing to address problems early can potentially lead to unsafe situations.

Signs Your Water Heater Needs Repair

The following are some signs your water heater needs repair.

• Hot Water Is Rusty, Murky, Discolored, Has a Metallic Taste, or an Unpleasant Smell: If your hot water is rusty, murky, discolored, or has a metallic taste or unpleasant smell, it may indicate a problem with your hot water heater. It is essential that a plumber inspect it. Regardless of the source of the issue, these water changes can be a serious health risk.
• Water Heater Leaks: If a hot water heater shows signs of moisture or is leaking, it needs to be addressed. Leaks can be due to numerous reasons, such as loose valves, expansions, and corrosion.
• Hot Water Continuously Runs Out: When your water doesn’t get hot enough for you or takes longer than usual to heat up, it can indicate a problem, and a repair is needed. However, it can also suggest that a hot water heater is approaching the end of its lifespan.
• Water Takes a Long Time to Get Hot: When water takes a long time to heat, for example, when using a shower or faucet, it’s usually a sign of a problem.
• Water Heater Makes Strange Noises: A water heater may make strange noises when it is turned off or on. However, these should subside after a few moments.
  • Popping, Banging, or Rumbling: If you hear popping, banging, or rumbling, it often means that sediment has built up at the bottom of the tank. If that’s the case, the sediment will need to be removed by flushing the tank. If too much sediment builds up, there is a risk that a water heater may explode.
  • Sizzling: A sizzling sound from your water heater may be due to a leak. If this occurs, shut off your water heater and the power to the water heater and contact a professional.
  • Screeching: A screeching sound may be because the inlet control valve is restricting water flow. If you know how and can safely do so, you may be able to open the inlet control all the way to see if the noise stops. If the noise continues, you’ll want to contact a professional plumber.

Water Heater Replacement Services

When it’s time to replace your water heater, we can remove your existing unit and install a new one from a trusted brand. We install the following water heater brands, and we can help you select the best one for your home or commercial building.

• Rheem Water Heaters: Founded in 1925, Rheem offers sustainable tank and tankless water heaters.
• Bradford White Water Heaters: Bradford White offers an array of tank water heaters. Bradford White was founded over 140 years ago and manufactures its products in the U.S.A. with globally sourced materials and components.
• Ruud Water Heaters: Ruud offers tankless and tank water heaters. They have been in business since 1899.
• A.O. Smith Water Heaters: Founded back in 1874, A.O. Smith offers tankless and tank water heaters in gas and electric versions. They have won numerous Energy Star awards.
• Navien Tankless Heaters: Founded in 2004, Navien offers gas-operated tankless water heaters in both condensing and non-condensing versions.

When to Repair vs. Replace a Water Heater

Deciding whether to repair or replace your water heater can be difficult. At Bewley Plumbing, we can help you determine the right course of action. The following are some examples of when you may want to have your water heater repaired vs. replaced.

When to Have Your Water Heater Repaired

• Repairs Are Covered By Warranty: If a warranty covers the repairs, and they can be done safely, you may want to have your hot water heater repaired.
• Failing Replaceable Part: If your water heater has a replaceable part that is failing, the repair may be as simple as having a new one installed.
  • Examples of replaceable water heater parts include:
    • Heating elements
    • Burner assembly
    • Valves
    • Thermocouplers
    • Thermostats
    • Motors
    • Ignitors

When to Have Your Water Heater Replaced

• Corrosion and Rust Appear: Corrosion and rust on a water heater are a safety issue and can lead to a unit’s failure. Water leaking from a water heater may be due to internal corrosion.
• Repair Costs Add Up: When repairs become more frequent and extensive, the cost of repairing a water heater may become too high.
• Age: While the lifespan of a water heater can vary, if you encounter a problem with your water heater and it is over 15 years old, you may want to consider replacing it.
• Declining Efficiency: Aging water heaters generally become less energy-efficient. While some energy-efficiency issues may be simple fixes, sometimes it may be more cost-effective to switch to a more efficient water heater.

Gas vs. Electric Water Heaters

Gas and electric water heaters offer their own advantages and disadvantages. We can help you determine the best water heater for your situation. The following is a list of the pros and cons of each.

Electric Water Heaters

• Pros:
  • Energy Efficiency: Most of the electricity generated by electric water heaters is used to create heat, giving them a higher energy factor (EF) rating than gas water heaters.
  • Generally Less Expensive to Buy and Install: Electric water heaters generally are more costly than gas units, and often their installation is cheaper, as they don’t require gas lines or ventilation.
  • Safer: Unlike gas water heaters, electric water heaters don’t rely on gas to heat the water, so they can’t develop a gas leak.
  • Easier Installation: Unlike gas water heaters, electric heaters don’t require new pipes and ventilation systems.
  • Better for the Environment: As electric water heaters don’t rely on gas, they are better for the environment than their gas counterparts.
  • Potentially Longer Lasting: An electrical water heater may last longer than a gas water heater. However, there is variation based on the model and maintenance level of the water heaters.
• Cons:
  • Heats Water Slower and Has Slower Recovery: Electric water heaters take longer to warm water and have slower recovery than gas models.
  • Won’t Work During Power Outages: Because electric water heaters depend on electricity, they don’t work during a power outage unless there is a backup generator. However, gas water heaters still work without power as the gas line isn’t interrupted.

Gas Water Heaters

• Pros:
  • Heats Water Faster and Offers Greater Recovery: Because of the combustion process, gas water heaters heat water faster and offer greater recovery compared to electric versions.
  • Still Functions During Power Outages: A gas water heater can still function during a power outage as the gas line is uninterrupted.
• Cons:
  • Risk of Gas Leaks: Because gas water heaters use gas, extra care must be taken to prevent gas leaks.
  • Units Are Harder to Install and Generally Cost More: Gas water heaters generally cost more and are more complex to install, as they require gas lines and ventilation.
  • Require More Maintenance and Inspections: A gas water heater requires more maintenance and more inspections than an electric unit. Unlike electric water heaters, gas water heaters require regular inspections of the gas lines, burners, pilot lights, and ventilation systems.
  • May Not Last As Long: While there may be some variation, gas water heaters tend not to last as long as electric versions.

Why Homeowners Trust Bewley Plumbing

For years, homeowners in McKinney, Texas, and the surrounding areas have trusted Bewley Plumbing with their plumbing needs. We’re a woman- and family-owned company. Satisfied clients have given us numerous five-star reviews and testimonials. Our company has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and has won multiple awards.

When you use us for your plumbing needs, you’ll learn firsthand why so many homeowners trust Bewley Plumbing.

Schedule Water Heater Service in McKinney

If you need water heater services for your McKinney, Texas, or surrounding area home, take action and contact the professionals at Bewley Plumbing. We look forward to helping you with your water heater needs.

Contact us for water heater service or a free quote on a new water heater.

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