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Guardian Plumbing
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Serving Springfield, NE and surrounding areas

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Customers say: True professional

"When our water heater went out Christian was quick to come out to our home and access what needed to be done. We agreed on a price and he replaced it in several hours. Impressed by his professionalism and competence as well as competitive prices. Would highly recommend."
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Plumbing Specialties
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Water Heater - Install or ReplaceWater Heater - Install or Replace - For Business

Serving Springfield, NE and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

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"Job was performed very well, the two water heater installers and phone representative were friendly, the installers showed up right on time, the job time estimate was 2 hours, the installers did it in 1.5 hours, they even did a good job of cleaning up afterwards, couldn't of asked for a better job, excellent"
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Water Heaters questions, answered by experts

Water heater installation code requirements are in place to keep your family and home safe. Water heaters that are installed wrong can simply not work. However, that's an, if you're lucky, type of situation. More commonly, incorrectly installed water heaters pose a real threat from carbon monoxide poisoning, gas leaks, water leaks, and even explosions. 

The time it takes to install or replace a water heater depends on the type of heater and the complexity of the job. A professional can typically replace a standard tank-style water heater in one to three hours. However, if the work area is tight, such as a small closet or crawl space, the job could take four to five hours. Replacing an existing tankless unit takes about two to three hours, while upgrading from a tank-style to a tankless water heater is more complex and can take four to six hours. The project will take longer if you are switching fuel sources, such as installing a gas heater which can add about an hour to the timeline, or if the unit needs to be relocated.

No, you’ll need to drain the tank before changing a water heater element, as the water heater element sticks through the side of the tank and uses a gasket to prevent water from pouring out. However, you don’t always need to drain it completely. If you’re only replacing the upper heating element, you can drain the tank until the water line is below the element. If you’re replacing the lower element, you’ll need to drain the whole thing.

Choosing between an electric water heater vs. a gas water heater comes down to personal preference. Overall, electric heaters are more energy efficient than their gas competitors. They’re also quieter to operate, take up less room, and don’t come with a risk of gas leaks. 

The downside is that electric water heaters cost more to operate than gas. They might also struggle to heat water fast enough for households that use large amounts of hot water. Lastly, a power outage could cause your electric water heater to stop working, whereas gas water heaters may still function.

Unusual noises, lack of hot water supply, efficiency loss, and visible leaks are signs of necessary replacement beyond mere repair.

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