Find a Water Heater Pro Near You!

You start your day with a smile on your face—until you step in the shower and realize there is no hot water.

Goodbye smile.

Water heating accounts for nearly 20 percent of your household budget. But more importantly, we rely on hot water to make our lives more comfortable. From showers to laundry to dishes, a day without hot water is a day without happiness.

Yet, most of us wait until our water heaters break before we replace them. By that time, you risk having to rush the installation of a new water heater. Or worse, you have a large pool of water from your old tank draining that you now need to mop up—and no hot water.

Find a pro at Midwest Air Pros to inspect your water heater and other plumbing, electrical, and HVAC equipment. Our companies serve neighborhoods and communities in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska. We are your hometown experts when it comes to making you and your loved ones comfortable, safe, and healthy.

To Repair or Replace Your Water Heater?

Most water heaters have a service life of 10 to 12 years when properly maintained. Once your water heater hits the 10-year mark, keep a close eye on it for leaks around the base of the tank or the time it takes to heat water.

Midwest Air Pros provides you with some of the top plumbers closest to your home in Springfield or Kansas City. Schedule an appointment to have your water heater inspected and flushed to remove any sediment inside the tank. You may need to replace the thermocouples or pressure-relief valve to get the best performance from your water heater.

If replacing your water heater makes sense, your plumber can help you with questions about capacity and efficiency. A new water heater is a great investment that adds to your comfort and lowers your energy bills.

Types of Water Heaters

The most common type of water heater for your home in Wichita or Omaha is your conventional tank. If you are replacing your older tank model, be sure to measure the space for your new tank—especially if you are considering more capacity! If the controls on your older tank were not easily accessible, ask your plumber about the possibility of turning the tank in a different direction.

Another option, tankless or on-demand, does not store the water but rather heats it up as it passes through a series of coils inside the unit. Tankless water heaters do not require as much space as a conventional water heater, and they typically use less energy. They also have a longer service life.

A tankless unit has a limited flow rate, however. It can provide several gallons of heated water per minute but could struggle if multiple people in the home are simultaneously using hot water for different purposes. If you do have a large household and want to go tankless, a simple but effective solution is to install two tankless units. Unlike conventional storage tanks, these types of tanks only use energy when you need hot water.

Water Heater Capacity

How well does your current model meet your demand for hot water? To choose your next water heater, consider the size of your family and your needs. Here are some standard industry recommendations for a gas water heater:

  • A household with 1 or 2 people: 30-40 gallons
  • A household with 2 or 4 people: 40-50 gallons
  • A household with 5 or more people: 50 gallons and up

Electric water heaters typically require slightly larger storage capacity for larger households. How often hot water is used in your home also plays a part in determining capacity.

Recovery Rate and First-Hour Rating

A First-Hour Rating (FHR) estimates how much hot water a tank can supply during its first hour of use. A water heater with a 90 FHR can supply 90 gallons of hot water in an hour. The recovery rate is the amount of hot water your water heater can provide after it's completely drained. Whether you live in Des Moines or Kansas City, hot water is a must on a cold winter morning!

With all these choices in terms of capacity and ratings, it becomes even more important to find a knowledgeable plumber who can help calculate your household usage and ensure your new equipment integrates with existing components.

Financing a New Water Heater

At Midwest Air Pros, our companies understand how stressful it can sometimes get trying to adjust your household budget to purchase a new piece of equipment. Relax, we have you covered! You can find competitive financing packages here that help make it easy to purchase a new water heater for your home in Springfield or Omaha.

It pays to purchase quality HVAC, electrical, and plumbing equipment. You gain more efficiency, which in turn lowers your utility bills and reduces your carbon footprint. Spending a few extra dollars upfront could easily save you money down the road in repair and replacement costs.

Water Heater Installation or Replacement

Our companies offer certified technicians who specialize in installing plumbing, electrical, and HVAC equipment. These experts recognize the importance of installing properly sized equipment that will operate at full capacity throughout the year.

Perhaps you want to retrofit your older home in Kansas City and replace tired equipment with upgraded models. Our professionals know how to integrate new equipment into older homes so you can enjoy the best of both worlds!

Water Heater Repairs and Maintenance

Find a pro at Midwest Air Pros to help customize a preventative maintenance plan for your home or business in Springfield that offsets the cost of repairs, parts, and labor. Developing a maintenance checklist is a great way to get the most value out of your plumbing, electrical, and HVAC equipment.

Nobody wants to go without hot water. If your water heater breaks down, count on a pro at Midwest Air Pros to help solve the problem. You will find most companies offer 24/7 emergency repair services to be there when you need them. Waiting to get a part repaired oftentimes leads to a larger and costlier issue. If something breaks, schedule an appointment right away.

Call Your Water Heater Experts Today!

Find a pro at Midwest Air Pros in Des Moines, IA, Kansas City, MO, Springfield, MO, Omaha, NE, Wichita, KS, and other parts of the Midwest to get started on your journey toward improved comfort and health. We value the trust you place in our businesses and promise to continue working hard!