Water Heater Repair & Replacement in Kingston, ON
Whether yours is owned or rented, gas or electric, a tank or tankless, a plumber can tell you whether a repair makes sense or it's time for a new one.
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Many Ontario homes rent their water heater. Look for a rental company's sticker on the tank or a monthly charge on your utility bill. Rented units are normally repaired by the rental company; owned units by the plumber you choose.
Scale and sediment
Water that runs through limestone country tends to carry minerals that settle in tanks as scale. A tank that pops, rumbles or takes longer to heat may be full of it. Regular flushing helps, and a water softener can reduce it.
Common faults
No hot water, water that goes lukewarm quickly, a pilot that won't stay lit, a tripped reset on an electric unit, rusty hot water or a leak at the base.
Repair or replace?
Valves, thermostats, elements and thermocouples are often worth replacing. A leak from the tank body means replacement. See repair or replace?
Gas work
Gas water heater installs and repairs must be done by a TSSA-registered contractor using a licensed gas technician. Ask before you book.
Rentals and multi-unit homes
Student houses with several tenants can run a standard tank dry every morning. A larger tank or a tankless unit sized for the whole house may solve the complaints. A plumber can also add a drain pan under a tank that sits over finished space.
Frequently asked questions
- How long should a tank last?
- Often 8 to 12 years, less where scale builds up quickly.
- Can a tankless heater handle hard water?
- Yes, with regular descaling or a softener ahead of it. Scale shortens its life otherwise.
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