Water Heater Experts the Valley and Old Pueblo Know and Love
Who doesn’t love warm water? Your water heater does a lot of heavy lifting to keep us all comfortable in our day-to-day lives. But when it’s on the fritz, it’s hard to ignore. It means cold showers on a Monday morning, a puddle in the garage that wasn’t there yesterday, or scary “banging” sounds coming from the utility closet. Whatever flavor of bad news your unit is serving, Alaskan handles it the right way, not the cheap way.
Our Polar Bear plumbers cover the full range of water heater services across Phoenix and Tucson: repair, replacement, new installation, scheduled maintenance, and the full lineup of tank and tankless work. We pride ourselves on punctuality, doing great work, and helping you look after you and yours.
Water Heater Services in Phoenix, AZ, We Offer
Here’s our suite of water heater services we give our customers.
Water Heater Repair
Not every cold-water morning means you need a brand-new water heater. Fixable issues like a faulty thermostat, a tripped switch, and a failed gas valve aren’t the end of the world. Water heater repair is usually the right call when the tank itself is healthy and under ten years old. We’ll find the cause, repair it if that’s the best course of action, and let you know if replacement is the way to go.
Water Heater Replacement and Installation
Sometimes the writing’s on the wall when it comes to your water heater’s lifespan. If the unit is past its useful life, or the repair quote is scarily close to the price of new equipment, water heater replacement is the honest answer. We’ll help you with the old unit, pick one that’s perfectly sized for your home and needs, and install it for you.
Water Heater Maintenance
Staying on top of your water heater’s health (and any appliance’s, for that matter) helps you catch the small stuff that can evolve over time when you turn a blind eye. Hard water in Phoenix and Tucson is rough on tanks, and sediment buildup is the single biggest reason water heaters die early. Getting a tune-up once a year in Phoenix and Tucson saves on repair and replacement costs.
Tankless Water Heater Installation
Tankless water heaters in Phoenix and Tucson give you endless hot water, take up a fraction of the wall space, and last much longer than your traditional water heater (with proper maintenance, of course). But tankless water heater installation is more involved than a tank swap. It involves your gas line, venting, and electrical work. Getting this work wrong is how people end up with more problems down the road. Our Polar Bear pack installs it correctly for you.
Tankless Water Heater Repair
You might start seeing error messages from the unit. Maybe it’s scale buildup on the heat exchanger, ignition issues, flow sensor problems, venting restrictions, or gas supply issues. The unit uses these error codes for a reason. Instead of just clearing the code away and calling it a day, we repair the unit and tell you exactly what was wrong.
Tankless Water Heater Replacement
Tankless units aren’t perfect, and while they last a little longer, they need replacing. When a tankless unit reaches the end of its life, or when the failure is in the heat exchanger itself, replacing the tankless water heater is usually the move. We’ll take out your old unit and update anything that needs it, and make sure everything’s good to go.
Signs Your Water Heater Needs Attention
Not sure if something’s wrong? Here’s what you need to know.
- Hot water that runs out faster than it used to
- Lukewarm water, no matter how high the thermostat is set
- Rust-colored or cloudy hot water
- Popping, banging, or rumbling sounds from the tank
- Water is pooling around the base of the unit
- Visible corrosion on the tank, fittings, or connections
- A tankless unit throwing error codes or short-cycling
- A unit older than ten to twelve years that hasn’t been serviced in a while (if ever)
Any of these ring a bell? Please don’t wait it out. Call us ASAP, and we’ll send out one of our punctual Polar Bears to help you out.
What Kills Water Heaters in Arizona?
The main villain here is hard water. Phoenix and Tucson sit on some of the hardest municipal water in the country, measured at around 12-17+ GPG (this is classified as “Very Hard”), and that mineral content settles to the bottom of every tank as sediment. That makes your water heater work much harder, lowering its efficiency and lifespan over time.
The other usual suspects: worn-out parts, gas lines that are too small, and the Arizona weather (if your unit’s outside).
Schedule a Polar Bear Plumber for Your Water Heater Today
You’ve already trusted Alaskan with your AC and heating since the Nixon administration. Now you can trust us with your plumbing. Get in touch with us to schedule plumbing work in the Valley today!
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are the common questions we get from our customers.
How long does a water heater last in Arizona?
Tank water heaters in Phoenix and Tucson typically last 8 to 12 years. Hard water shortens that range without regular maintenance. If you have a tankless unit, it’ll tend to last around 15 to 20 years.
Should I repair or replace my water heater?
If the unit’s under 10 and the tank itself is solid, repair usually wins out here. But if it’s an older unit, you’re getting it repaired every year, and it’s not doing its job anymore, replacement is in your future.
Is a tankless water heater worth it?
For most Arizona homes, yes. Endless hot water, smaller footprint, longer lifespan, and doesn’t waste energy heating water you aren’t using. Yes, the upfront cost of a tankless water heater in Phoenix and Tucson is higher, but it lasts longer, which will pay for itself over time. Especially if you’re on top of maintenance.