A hot water heater is a vital part of any home. In addition to comfort, hot water is essential for cooking, cleaning, and heating. Unfortunately, you may not realize your hot water heater is malfunctioning until it is too late. If you are experiencing any of these problems with your gas or electric water heater, it's time for an inspection:

• Hot water shortage
• Temperature fluctuations
• Visible puddles and/or active leaking
• Water heater is more than 10 years old
• Knocking noise coming from the water heater
• Smelly or discolored water
• Leaking or faulty pressure valve

While the average American household uses more than 300 gallons of water per day, many homeowners tend to neglect water heater repair. Waiting until there is a water heater emergency before calling a plumber may result in having to pay a lot of money to fix a problem that could have been avoided. If your water heater does fail, it is important to call a licensed plumber to address the problem. The certified plumbers at Ed’s Heating Cooling Plumbing Electric are licensed for both residential and commercial plumbing and experienced in servicing all water heater makes and models. Ed’s plumbers will work closely with you to determine the most efficient and affordable plan of action for your water heater repair or replacement.