Trusted Water Heater Repair Specialists in Wabash, Indiana

A typical family of 4 to 5 requires a 50-gallon gas water heater or a 55 to 80-gallon electric tank (or a tankless unit producing 7.5 to 9.5 gallons per minute) to ensure sufficient first-hour hot water capacity.

The anode rod is a magnesium or aluminum core inside the tank that attracts corrosive minerals, sacrificing itself to prevent the steel tank from rusting. It should be inspected every 2 to 3 years and replaced when more than 50% depleted.

In electric water heaters, lukewarm water usually means the upper element is functioning but the lower element has burned out. In gas units, it often indicates a damaged dip tube or a miscalibrated thermostat control.

A pilot light that won't stay lit is usually caused by a faulty or carbon-coated thermocouple, a blocked pilot orifice, a defective gas valve magnet, or poor combustion air intake. Call (877) 583-2437 to have a technician test and replace the thermocouple safely.

When water heats up, it expands by about 2% to 3%. In homes with a backflow preventer or check valve, this expansion creates severe pressure spikes. A thermal expansion tank absorbs this pressure, preventing leaks and protecting your warranty.