A seamless supply of hot water is one of the most important aspects of a household. Warm water is needed for cleaning and bathing comfortably. Areas like Houston have a tropical climate and the temperature can drop as low as 45 degrees during the winter. An uninterrupted supply of hot water has to be ensured during chilly winters. To do so, all households should be equipped with good quality water heaters that are working properly without any glitches.
Water heaters are one of the most essential devices but most of us take them for granted and don’t care much for them. We usually realize their importance when they break down, stop working, and need to be repaired or replaced. Let us take a look at the fundamentals of water heaters; their types and how they work.
Types of Water Heaters

The three common types of water heaters are:
- Tank-type – it is the most commonly used residential water heater. It comes with a large insulated water tank where cold water is stored. The water is heated through gas or electricity. The tank-type water heater is equipped with an adjustable thermostat that maintains the optimal temperature of the water.
- Hybrid Water Heaters – it is a more advanced and energy-efficient version of a tank-type water heater that comes with an electric heat pump. This heater does not use conventional sources of energy rather captures the heat from the surrounding air and transfers it to the water to raise its temperature. Hybrid models are 60% more energy-efficient than conventional heaters.
- Tank-less water heaters are instantaneous and on-demand water heaters. They don’t have any tanks for storing water and provide hot water as and when needed. They are small in size and can be hung on a wall.
Most Common Water Heater Issues
Like all commodities, a water heater can have multiple technical issues which need timely fixes. With water heaters, the most commonly encountered issues are temperature-related such as the following:
- Deficit of warm water: the purpose of installing a water heater is to have an uninterrupted supply of warm water. When the heater is not supplying warm water, it has failed to do its job. This could be due to power failure, glitches with the thermostat, or issues with the heating element. The issue can be resolved by doing a few basic checks. First, make a power check by testing tripped circuit breakers and replacing blown fuses. Next, check the switches and the power indicators to see if power is being supplied. Lastly, survey the thermostat to see if it is receiving power or not.
- Water is too hot: Sometimes water heaters can go in overdrive and produce overheated water. This usually happens when the thermostat is set too high. Set your thermostat to an optimum temperature of 120° F.
- Water Leakage: Another common problem encountered by homeowners is leaking water from the heaters. This can happen due to faults in plumbing connections, loose or hard tightening of the heating element gasket, rupture of water storage tank due to corrosion, or the tank has overheated due to defective Temperature and Pressure values.
Any of the above issues can cause a disruption in the supply of hot water. Contact Proline Plumbing for all your water heater related issues. We provide the following professional services in Houston and nearby areas:
- Quick and error-free installation of water heaters.
- Repair of faulty water heaters. We offer repair services for all mechanical, thermal,
- and plumbing issues.
- Scheduled maintenance services for water heaters.
- Replacement of faulty water heaters that are beyond repair.
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Proline Plumbing – The Best In Houston:
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- Our biggest asset is our team of qualified plumbers and mechanics who are trained to take on the most challenging tasks. We value workmanship, safety, and customer satisfaction above everything else.
- Proline Plumbing is fully accredited by all local licensing bodies in Houston. All our team members are licensed professionals.
- We provide 24/7 services. Proline Plumbing is at the beck and call of Houston residents.
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