Water heater repair
Water heater repair in Omaha
No hot water, strange noises or a leak at the base. Micro Plumbing finds the cause, fixes what can be fixed, and tells you straight when a water heater has reached the end.
What usually goes wrong
Most water heater trouble comes down to a handful of parts. On an electric heater, the thermostats and heating elements. On a gas heater, the thermocouple, pilot assembly and gas control valve. On any tank, the temperature and pressure relief valve, the dip tube and the anode rod. Sediment from hard water causes rumbling and lost capacity.
Should I repair or replace my water heater?
If the tank itself is leaking, it has to be replaced. If it is a part, repair usually makes sense, especially on a younger heater. On an older tank with repeated problems, the repair money is often better spent on a new, more efficient heater. You get both options and you decide. See water heater installation.
Anode rods and maintenance
The anode rod inside the tank corrodes so the tank does not. Checking and replacing it, and flushing out sediment, can add years to a tank. Ask about it on any visit.
Signs it is time to call
- No hot water, or only lukewarm
- Hot water that runs out faster than it used to
- Rusty or discolored hot water
- Popping, rumbling or banging
- Water from the relief valve or pooling at the base
- A rotten egg smell from the hot water
What the crew does
- Thermostat and heating element replacement
- Thermocouple, pilot and gas valve repair
- Temperature and pressure relief valves
- Anode rod replacement and tank flushing
- Dip tube replacement
- Tankless water heater repair
Every job starts with a free estimate, so you know the price before the work begins.
What the visit looks like
Brands we install and service
Questions about water heater repair
Why does my water heater make a popping noise?
Usually sediment. Hard water leaves minerals that settle on the bottom of the tank, and water trapped under them pops as it heats. Flushing helps; a heavy buildup can shorten the tank's life.
My water heater is leaking from the top. Is that serious?
It depends where. A loose connection or a weeping relief valve can often be fixed. Water coming from the tank itself means it is failing. Either way, turn off the water to the heater and call.
My gas water heater pilot will not stay lit. What does that mean?
Often a worn thermocouple or a problem with the gas control valve, both repairs for a plumber. If you smell gas, leave the house and call your gas utility from outside first.
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Serving Omaha and nearby towns
Schedule service for water heater repair
Send a request and the shop will call you back to set a time. Estimates are free.
- Mon to Fri
- 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
- Sat and Sun
- Closed
8988 J Street, Omaha, NE 68127