Reading, MA Water Heating

Hot Water Heaters Reading

Maintenance Repair Replacement

As a Master Plumber serving Reading for over 35 years we understand the stress that can be caused by a sudden lack of hot water or a hot water heater showing signs of failure. Don’t panic!

The plumbers at Absolute Precision Plumbing Heating & Cooling have years of experience and the skills to solve any water heater problem you may be experiencing in your Reading home.

If you have what you consider a hot water emergency Absolute Precision will address it promptly. Once we receive a request for a water heater emergency it becomes a priority. We make every attempt to get your hot water back up and running on the same day even in cases where a water heater replacement is necessary.

Get a prompt diagnosis and recommendation for your water heater problem

For fastest response call Ken directly

Or dial 978-766-1475

Save Now Save Later

Whether you need service or replacement for your water heater in Reading we’ll save you money. We have a coupon to save on a service call. And if you need water heater replacement we have a $100 off coupon. If you replace your water heater you’ll save on future energy bills with a more energy efficient water heater.

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Indications that your hot water heater is not performing as it should include:

• discolored water or odor
• hot water doesn’t last as long as before
• water heater making strange noises
• water on floor around water heater

Depending on the age of the water heater, symptoms, such as diminishing volume of hot water, may be able to be rectified by a skilled technician. An expert plumber from Absolute Precision Plumbing Heating & Cooling will diagnose the problem and provide a recommendation.

If its possible to repair your hot water heater consideration should be given to the cost of labor versus potential savings in energy costs that a new hot water heater would provide. Questions about whether to repair or replace can also hinge on whether the size of your tank is adequate for your current needs or perhaps bigger than you actually need.

More Energy Efficient

Since April 2015 federal regulations require tank water heaters to become more energy efficient. Depending on the size of your tank and the technology used savings could add up to 25% to 50%  of your utility bill, according to Consumer Reports.

Water Heater Maintenance

Maintenance of the water heater in your Reading home will extend the life of the water heater and reduce your energy bill. Insulating your water heater and setting a comfortable temperature will greatly reduce the hot water portion of your energy bill and only needs to be done once.

Reading homeowners may also choose to insulate all exposed hot water pipes. Its an inexpensive solution to save energy.

Regular maintenance of your Reading water heater is recommended as doing so saves energy and extends the life of your water heating equipment. Ambitious Reading homeowners may even perform water heater maintenance themselves. Here’s what’s involved.

• Pressure relief valve
  • Test the valve. If it’s not working properly or leaks more than 8oz during one year it needs to be replaced.
• Anode rod
  • A sign that your anode rod is bad is smelly or discolored water. If so the anode rod should be checked and replaced if necessary. The purpose of the anode rod is to sacrifice itself for the sake of the water heater. They should be replaced every 5 years.
• Drain the tank to clear sediment
  • Minerals, such as calcium and magnesium, buildup over time in your water heater. If the water heater is drained and flushed every few years you will extend the life of the water heater and you should always have adequate hot water.

Reading Water Quality

The Town of Reading receives it’s water from the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA). The water is tested throughout the MWRA system and also in Reading throughout the year. It is high quality for household use.

Water and plumbing go hand in hand. So from a plumbing perspective the Reading water is very good because it is considered soft. It has low concentrations of minerals, such as calcium and magnesium, which make water hard. Soft water means less sediment buildup in appliances and hot water heating equipment thereby decreasing the chances of failure and increasing lifespans of them.

Types of Water Heaters

Absolute Precision offers service, repair, and installation on all types of water heaters for your Reading home.

• Tank Water Heaters
• Tankless Water Heaters
• Indirect Water Heating

Tank water heaters are standalone units usually powered by gas or electric and vented through the chimney.

Indirect water heating is the most energy efficient option for your Reading home. Using the boiler or furnace of your home heating system to heat a fluid which circulates through a heat exchanger in the storage tank. The energy stored by the water tank allows the furnace to turn off and on less often, which saves energy.

Tankless water heaters may offer certain advantages to Reading homeowners. If your water heater has failed, or if you’re proactively looking to upgrade to save money or reduce your carbon footprint you can’t do better than to contact the water heating specialists at Absolute Precision to determine if a tankless water heating system is right for you.

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Here’s what some Reading residents had to say about their experience with Absolute Precision Plumbing Heating & Cooling:

Absolute Precision Offers Fast Reliable Water Heater Service to Reading and North of Boston Residents Including:

Andover, North Andover, Boxford, Topsfield, Middleton, Danvers, Beverly, Peabody, Lynnfield, North Reading, Reading, Wilmington, Tewksbury, Wakefield, Melrose, Stoneham, Woburn, Winchester, Medford, Malden, and Saugus.