Start with the age
Look at the label on the side of the tank. The serial number usually includes the year it was made. Tank heaters in Chandler often last 8 to 12 years. If yours is near or past that range, a big repair is rarely worth it.
Problems that are usually repairs
- A gas heater that won't light or keeps going out (thermocouple, igniter or gas valve)
- An electric heater with no hot water or lukewarm water (element or thermostat)
- A dripping relief valve
- A leak at a fitting on top of the tank
Problems that usually mean replacement
- Water leaking from the tank itself or rust coming through the bottom
- Rusty hot water from a tank that is getting old
- A tank that is past its life and needs a costly part
Questions to ask before you replace
- Is the current size right for your household?
- Would a tankless unit make sense, and is the gas line big enough?
- Does the heater need a drain pan because it sits in an attic or over finished space?
- Does the job need a permit with the City of Chandler?
Related services
Water Heater Repair & ReplacementGas and electric tank water heaters repaired, flushed or replaced, often the same day.
Tankless Water HeatersTankless installs, conversions, descaling and repair for gas and electric units.
Water Softeners & FiltrationWater softeners, whole-house filters and drinking water systems for hard water.