Water Heater Installation and Replacement in McKinney, TX

Bewley Plumbing offers expert residential and commercial water heater installation and replacement in McKinney, Texas. Whether you’re installing a new water heater or replacing a worn-out unit, our team can help with your water heater needs. Here’s how our installation and replacement services can benefit you.

Professional Water Heater Installation Services

Professionalism is our priority. We offer new heater installation for new construction and remodeling, as well as replacement for aging or failing units. Our company handles electric, gas, traditional, and tankless water heaters.

Water Heater Replacement for Aging or Failing Units

If your water heater is aging or beginning to fail, we can replace it with a new one. With a new water heater, you’ll enjoy greater efficiency, performance, and safety. Our professionals can advise you on whether to repair or replace your unit and help you determine the best replacement water heater for your McKinney, Texas, home or commercial building.

Choosing the Right Water Heater for Your McKinney Home or Commercial Building

Choosing the right water heater for your McKinney home or commercial building means you can select from numerous brands, sizes, power sources, and traditional or tankless options. At Bewley Plumbing, our experienced team will help you select the best solution for your needs.

Gas vs. Electric Water Heaters

Clients can select between gas and electric water heaters. Each option has its own advantages and disadvantages. Please note that the operating costs of both gas and electric water heaters depend on utility costs, so one type may cost less over time. The professionals at Bewley Plumbing can help you determine the best fit for your McKinney property.

Electric Water Heaters

Electric water heaters use electricity to generate power. Here are the pros and cons of electric water heaters:

• Pros:
  • Lower Upfront Cost: The initial cost of an electric water heater is generally lower than that of a gas model. Installation may cost less, too, as there are no gas lines or ventilation concerns.
  • Safer Than Gas Models: Since electric water heaters don’t burn fuel, they are safer than gas models and eliminate the risk of gas leaks.
  • Easy Installation: While professional installation is still recommended, electric water heaters are easier to install than gas models.
  • Efficient Design: While utility costs depend on electricity prices, electric water heaters are more efficient than gas models, as they convert nearly all the energy they draw into heat.
  • Fewer Maintenance Requirements: An electric water heater generally requires less maintenance than gas models, as there are no gas lines or ventilation. However, electric water heaters still require regular maintenance.
  • Longer Lifespan: An electric water heater may last longer than a gas model.
  • More Environmentally Friendly: Depending on your electricity source, an electric water heater may be better for the environment.
• Cons:
  • Won’t Work During a Power Outage: An electric water heater won’t work during a power outage.
  • Heats Water Slower and Recovers Slower: An electric water heater takes longer to heat up than a gas unit does.

Gas Water Heaters

Gas water heaters use a home’s gas supply to generate power. Below are the advantages and disadvantages of these units.

• Pros:
  • Heats Water Quickly: Gas water heaters heat water faster than electric water heaters.
  • Functions During Power Outages: Because the gas line remains unaffected during a power outage, a gas water heater can still function.
  • More Complex Installation: Because a gas water heater requires gas lines and ventilation, its installation is more complex than that of an electric model.
• Cons:
  • More Expensive to Install: Given the complexity of installing gas water heaters compared to electric units, gas water heaters generally cost more to install.
  • Requires More Inspections and Maintenance: Due to their design, gas water heaters generally require more maintenance than electric models. Gas lines, pilot lights, burners, and ventilation systems require regular inspections.
  • Less Environmentally Friendly: Because a gas water heater uses gas rather than electricity to heat water, it may be less environmentally friendly than electric versions.
  • Gas Leak Risk: A gas water heater may develop a gas leak.

Tank vs. Tankless Water Heaters

Water heaters are available in the traditional “tank” or modern “tankless” design. As with electric and gas water heaters, tank and tankless water heaters have their own advantages and disadvantages.

Tank (Traditional) Water Heaters

Tank (traditional) water heaters heat water stored in a tank.

• Pros:
  • Lower Initial Cost: A tank water heater is generally more affordable than a tankless water heater. Please note that for larger buildings and when more than one fixture is used simultaneously, multiple tankless water heaters may be required.
  • Better for Larger Buildings and Higher Demands: If a water heater tank is the correct size, it can supply hot water to multiple appliances and larger buildings.
• Cons:
  • Greater Complexity: With more moving parts, a traditional (tank) water heater is more complex than a tankless water heater. This means it often requires more maintenance or repairs.
  • Takes Up More Space: As a tank water heater stores water, it requires more space than a tankless water heater.

Tankless Water Heaters

Tankless water heaters heat water on demand and do not store any water in a tank.

• Pros:
  • Less Complex Than a Traditional Water Heater: Since a tankless water heater has fewer parts than a tank water heater, fewer parts can break.
  • Lower Energy Costs: Because tankless water heaters don’t constantly heat water, they won’t have the energy costs associated with tank water heaters.
  • Takes Up Less Space: Because a tankless water heater doesn’t have a tank, it uses less space.
  • Longer Lasting: A tankless water heater may last longer than a tank water heater, with fewer parts susceptible to leaks or rust. While tankless water heaters can still encounter these issues, they are less likely to do so.
  • Won’t Run Out of Water: You can enjoy on-demand hot water with a tankless water heater. Please note that multiple fixtures using hot water or a larger building may overwhelm a tankless water heater, requiring more units.
• Cons:
  • Higher Initial Cost: A tankless water heater tends to cost more than a traditional water heater.
  • You May Require More Than One: More than one unit may be needed for large buildings or for high-demand hot-water applications.
  • More Repairs and Maintenance: Maintenance and repairs for tankless water heaters may cost more due to their specialized features.

Sizing Your Water Heater Correctly

A water heater should be big enough to provide hot water for all the occupants of your building in McKinney, Texas. If a water heater is too small, the water may run cold too quickly, while oversized water heaters are inefficient and drive up energy costs. The professionals at Bewley Plumbing can help you determine the right size of water heater for your situation.

The U.S. Department of Energy offers a way to calculate your needs to determine the best water heater.

Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Water Heater

Either through age, wear and tear, or a combination of the two, water heaters will eventually have to be replaced. The professionals at Bewley Plumbing can help you determine if it is time to replace your water heater. The following are some, but not all, signs that you may want to upgrade your water heater.

• Age: While longevity varies, if your water heater is over 15 years old and encounters a problem, you’ll want to consider replacing it.
• Rust and Corrosion: Rust and corrosion can indicate that it is time to replace your water heater.
• Repairs Add Up: Continuous repairs and declining performance suggest that you should replace your water heater.
• High Energy Bills: As water heaters age, they can lose energy efficiency. While repairing or servicing a water heater may improve performance, in the long run, it may be more cost-effective to replace it.

Our Water Heater Installation Process

While we follow a set process when installing your water heater, it varies depending on the type of unit we are installing. Please note that these are not instructions for installing a water heater, but instead the process we follow.

• Before we begin any work, we’ll ensure we follow all building codes, obtain any necessary permits, and arrange an inspection if needed.
• We take care to shut off the utilities, such as water and gas.
• If one is in place, we’ll remove the existing water heater. If it is a tank water heater, we’ll drain it first.
• When installing the new water heater, we connect the plumbing and, if necessary, the electricity.
• If the water heater has a water tank, we’ll fill it.

Finally, we’ll power on the water heater and check that it is working properly.

Why Choose Bewley Plumbing for Water Heater Replacement?

Bewley Plumbing has helped residents of McKinney, Texas, with their water heater installations and replacements for years. We are proud to be a woman- and family-owned company. We’re licensed and insured, and we’re accredited by the Better Business Bureau. We offer senior, military, and teacher discounts. Our work has earned us many five-star reviews and testimonials from satisfied customers, and we’ve received numerous awards.

Schedule Water Heater Installation in McKinney

Let us help you with your water heater installation in McKinney, Texas. We can do the job safely and efficiently. Put your trust in our trained professionals.

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