How Old is Ol’ Reliable?

In this case ol’ reliable refers to that hard-working water heater in your garage or basement.  With the new year well underway, have you thought about your water heater recently?  This hard-working appliance that heats up your Peoria area home’s water has a shelf-life of about 10-15 years.  How old is your ol’ reliable?

It is a given that the worst possible time to find out your water heater has died is when you are in the shower.  Now that’s a jolt!  Water heaters are mostly taken for granted and pushed well beyond their intended life spans. If you are aware of when a water heater is long in the tooth it will prevent icy showers and also save you money!

That last part is worthy of note.  If you invest in a newer more efficient water heater NOW you may save yourself money in the future.  Have your water heater checked and, if necessary, replaced by Dave Bailey or one of his crew of Dave Bailey Plumbing serving Morton, East Peoria, Pekin, and the surrounding area.  Just call (309) 265-6788.

What is that Small Tank on my Water Heater?

It is called an expansion tank installed on the water supply pipe to the water heater.  The reason for its existence is to deal with the thermal expansion of water as it heats up in the water heater.  IF water pressure gets high enough it can damage valves in plumbing fixtures, joints in supply pipes and yes, even the water heater itself.

Are you aware that Thermal expansion ALWAYS occurs in water heaters?  Like most substances in nature, water expands as it is heated.  This happens over and over every day inside of your Peoria area home’s water heater after some hot water has been used in the house, and cold water flowing into the water heater is heated.

We wanted you to know more about the purpose of this invaluable appliance sitting all alone in your garage.  At Dave Bailey Plumbing we know all about water heaters in and around Pekin, East Peoria, and Morton.  Eventually they need to be repaired or eventually replaced.  When that time comes call us at Dave Bailey Plumbing.  That’s (309) 265-6788.  

The Old Reliable…My Home’s Water Heater.

It is the workhorse of appliances don’t you think?  That hard-working giant continues to heat our water to a desired temperature day-in and day-out.  It seems like it will never grow old, but eventually it needs to be replaced.  You could build a new home every five or years and perhaps you would never have to replace your trusty water heater.

Here are some signs that it is about to give out –

1.  Look at the serial number.  It shows the birth date.

2.  Does your water appear rusty?

3.  Is it making more and more noise?

4.  Does water is forming at the base?

A reliable water heater is necessity in your home.  Be aware of its shelf-life and don’t let an old faulty one bring your household to a screeching halt.  When that old unit has seen its better days, it is time to call the water heater replacement professionals in Central Illinois.  That’s Dave Bailey Plumbing in Morton at (309) 265-6788.

Is your Water Heater on its Last Legs?

Your water heater cranks along for years and years virtually unnoticed.  It is truly an efficient piece of machinery that we rarely think about.  We should have it checked yearly in case you forgot or simply did not know that.  At the decade mark it starts to become time to consider replacing it altogether.

Here are some of the signs that your water heater is about to “give up the ghost” –

1.  Very simply, age.  You can determine that by checking the serial number.

2.  The water is rusty.

3.  Noise.  Suddenly your water heater sounds like a semi-truck.

4.  The dreaded pool of water forming beneath the unit.

Don’t panic, but do take action!  If you live in Morton, East Peoria, Pekin, and the surrounding Central Illinois area call Dave Bailey.  He is the owner of Dave Bailey Plumbing.  As the area water heater repair and replacement expert he and his team will come to your home and get you back up and running.  Don’t forget that phone number (309) 265-6788.

No Water Heater Left Behind.

It’s a nice slogan for our fighting forces “no man left behind”.  It also can apply to our water heater.  You remember your water heater.  It sits by itself in the garage or basement until one day a strange pool of water appears around it.  Ah ha, it is time to pay attention to this durable appliance!

If you have a faulty water heater you probably need to call a plumber to repair or replace it.  Now, what about the make and model.  Many plumbers in the Peoria area specialize in certain brands.  You see, they would like to sell you one of the new models that THEY carry.

Dave Bailey Plumbing Inc. wants to repair your existing water heater if possible.  That is why Dave repairs or replaces ALL existing models of this trusty appliance.  Dave Bailey Plumbing Inc. serves East Peoria, Pekin, and Morton as the area’s water heater repair expert.  At the first sign of a puddle call Dave at (309) 265-6788.