Hot Water Heater Repair & Replace

At Piece of Mind Plumbing, our certified experts are standing by to help you repair,  troubleshoot or purchase and install the perfect water heater for your specific needs.

The truth is, not all home owners need the same water heater system and many factors should play a part in your new water heater repair or replacement decision.

For example: How many people are in your home? How old is your current system? How efficient is your current unit?  How much will a repair cost?

We have accurate and honest answers to all of these water heating questions if you live in the Fort Worth area.

At Piece of Mind Plumbing in Fort Worth, we take high efficiency and lowering your energy bills VERY seriously.  That’s why we work with every client to outline the benefits of each and every new water heater we sell to ensure that your energy bills go down while your comfort goes up.

Heating water is the second largest single user of energy in the home. While we all enjoy a soothing hot shower, rising energy costs—along with their adverse environmental impact—make it a good time to take a closer look at the various options now available.

Factors in Choosing a Water Heater

So which type of water heater is right for your home? There are several factors to consider including the price of the system and installation, the cost and availability of energy sources, the energy factor (EF) rating of the water heater, and whether the system meets new water heater regulations.

EF ratings were established by the U.S. Department of Energy to compare the energy efficiency of various products. The EF scale for water heaters runs from a low of 0.5 for gas storage tank heaters to 2.0 for electric heat pump models. The higher the EF, the more efficient the water heater. The EF number takes into account:

Storage Hot Water Heaters:

• • Inexpensive and widely available in a variety of sizes.

• • Waste 10%-15% of energy through radiant heat loss.

• • Can run out of hot water during extended use.

• • Life expectancy 10-15 years.

• • Tank size is increasing to meet new NAECA standards, so may not fit all homes.

• • Average EF rating 0.67.
  • Cost vary based on quality and installation is key.

Tankless Hot Water Heaters:

• • Take up little space and can be mounted inside or on an outside wall.

• • Meets NAECA standards without increase in size or installation costs.

• • Little or no standby energy loss.

• • Use 20% to 30% less energy than comparable storage tank models.

• • Hot water flow rate is limited by the size of the unit.

• • Can be expensive and costly to install.

• • Life expectancy 20 or more years

• • Average EF rating 0.75.
  • Whole house tankless systems cost from $600-$1000 or more plus installation.