Hot Water Heater Repair, Installation & Replacement in Greater Winchester

Efficient water heating for your home or business

There are quite a few options when it comes to upgrading or installing a new water heater. As explained in the sidebar, water heaters are described in several different ways. The type or “style” of water heater is an important choice, but you’ll also need to consider size and heat source. It helps to discuss your water heating needs with an experienced contractor who is familiar with all water heating options.

If you are looking to repair or replace your water heater, the experts at Pure Water Pure Air can help. With many years of experience in the industry, we have seen what can happen when an old water heater springs a leak - the damage caused can be devastating and expensive.  

If you constantly run out of hot water or your hot water heating system is leaking, don't wait until it's too late! Contact Pure Water Pure Air for a free estimate for water heater repair, replacement and installation in Charlottesville, Roanoke, Winchester and nearby. 

Services depend on the type of hot water heating system

Below are some basic details about the different types of water heaters available to homeowners. You can also visit the specific pages for each type to learn more about the services we offer. 

Gas-fired, tank-type water heater.

Tankless water heater.

Tank-type water heaters store hot water so that it’s always available when needed. By far the most common type of water heater, tank-type water heaters can rely on natural gas, propane, or fuel oil as a heat source. A thermostat in the storage tank controls water heating to maintain a constant water temperature in the 120-degree to 140-degree range. Insulation surrounding the tank reduces standby heat loss. Typical tank size for households is 50-80 gallons.

• Typical maintenance: Drain sediment from the bottom of the tank, replace the sacrificial anode.
• Expected service life: 10-15 years.
• What can go wrong: Faulty pressure-relief valve, Corrosion, sediment buildup, leaks in tank or fittings.

Tankless water heaters are compact & efficient. This type of water heater is also known as a “demand” heater because the heating element only comes on when a demand is made for hot water. Most tankless water heaters use propane or natural gas as a heat source. They can cut water heating expenses significantly in households where hot water use is infrequent.

• Typical maintenance: Service the heat exchanger to remove scale, and clean the in-line water filter.
• Expected service life: 20 + years.
• What can go wrong: A single tankless heater may not have sufficient capacity to supply hot water to multiple locations at the same time.

Solar water heating can cut water heating costs by 80%. Also known as a solar thermal system, this type of water heating utilizes the sun’s heat as a free heat source, saving money and also cutting carbon emissions. A solar water heating system must also have some sort of supplemental water heating that takes over when sunlight isn’t available.

• Typical maintenance: Make sure solar exposure isn’t blocked by trees or snow on solar panels, and follow maintenance requirements for the backup water heater.
• Expected service life: 25 + years.
• What can go wrong: A backup tank-type water heater can have typical problems described above, circulation pump can require replacement.

Don't wait until you have a leak: Contact us today!

Call 1-540-417-1580 or get an online quote to schedule an appointment with Pure Water Pure Air. We provide free estimates for water heater repair and installation, as well as complete water heater repair and installation services in Roanoke, Winchester, Charlottesville, Arlington, Ashburn, Sterling, Alexandria, Centreville, Gaithersburg, Frederick and surrounding areas.

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