Not many people enjoy ice-cold showers, but if your water heater stops working suddenly, you may find yourself shivering while you’re trying to get ready for the day ahead. Whether you have a gas water heater or an electric one, several problems can prevent the unit from working properly. If you encounter one of these problems, it’s important to call a plumber right away. The experts at Pacific Plumbing & Rooter Inc have extensive experience installing and repairing water heaters in Lebanon, OR.
If you have a traditional water heater, cold water enters at the bottom of the tank. An electric heating element or a gas flame heats the water, making it warm enough to shower, wash dishes, or do laundry. Tankless water heaters have heat exchangers, so once the water warms up, you get a continuous supply that isn’t dependent on tank capacity. As cold water flows through the heat exchanger, a gas burner or an electric element heats it continuously.
