Find local gas water heater repair in Los Angeles

Sometimes, the fireplace won’t cut it during the cold winter climate. Hot water is essential, as it influences many daily processes, like bathing, doing the laundry, and especially warming up your home, thanks to the help of hot water pipes. It's also cost-efficient and can serve multiple occupants in a house fast. Even during a power outage, your gas water heater continues functioning, running on either natural gas or propane.  

With the right and regular maintenance, it’s not impossible for a gas water heater to last up to a decade. However, you must be alert once it starts malfunctioning. Are your energy bills suddenly soaring? Have you recently been smelling a strange rotten egg scent? Is the water suddenly brown in color, which indicates the presence of rust? You don’t need to figure out this on your own 

Here’s an overview of what you can expect when booking a gas water heater repair service:

Inspection and assessment

Once your Tasker arrives, you can refresh them about your specific gas water heater concerns. Where is the dilemma coming from, your heater’s old age, the normal wear and tear, or a more serious system problem entirely? An expert will know how to diagnose, prepare the right equipment, and apply the solution while following safety precautions.

Here are some  common problems of gas water heaters that your Tasker can fix:

Pilot light issues

Your gas water heater’s small blue flame is more important than you think—it ignites your gas burner. When the light goes out, it can point to many possibilities. There may be an inadequate air supply because of blocked vents. Dirt may also accumulate in the thermocouple, a safety device that shuts off the gas supply when the running flame goes out to prevent leaks. Your Tasker can inspect your pilot light and do the necessary steps, from accessing the burner chamber to tinkering with the control knob. This is why it’s important to leave the job to an expert.

Faulty heating parts

Has your tank stopped producing hot water? Or maybe it still is, but it’s not enough like before? The problem could be brewing in your heating elements. Your burner may be in a bad state, or there may be other underlying issues. If the temperature is evidently fluctuating, there may be thermostat problems. Hiring a Tasker allows you to have an accurate diagnosis and solution.

Leaks

Have you noticed a strange rotten egg scent? Is there puddling around your tank? Leaks may be happening, and they shouldn’t be disregarded. Apart from turning off your device to avoid further risks, this problem should be addressed by a professional ASAP. Whether it’s caused by valve failure or faulty connections, your Tasker can safely get onto the problem-solving phase of this emergency, keeping you away from danger, such as health hazards, property damage, or fire-related danger.

On Airtasker, you can also find specialists in installing various kinds of water heaters, gas fitting, pipe insulation, and other similar services.