{"id":603,"date":"2021-05-10T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-10T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.affinitygas.com\/blog\/?p=603"},"modified":"2021-05-05T18:36:00","modified_gmt":"2021-05-05T22:36:00","slug":"when-install-new-water-heater","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.affinitygas.com\/blog\/water-heater-service\/when-install-new-water-heater\/","title":{"rendered":"When to Install A New Water Heater"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.affinitygas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Weather_Seasons_Outdoors_iStock_000035725680_XXXLarge_600x600-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Water and air bubbles over white background with space for text\" class=\"wp-image-520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.affinitygas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Weather_Seasons_Outdoors_iStock_000035725680_XXXLarge_600x600-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.affinitygas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Weather_Seasons_Outdoors_iStock_000035725680_XXXLarge_600x600-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.affinitygas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Weather_Seasons_Outdoors_iStock_000035725680_XXXLarge_600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Spring isn\u2019t really the time of year where you focus on your water heater. That tends to be winter. Although you might focus on your water heater more in the colder months of the year, it doesn\u2019t mean that you\u2019re using it any less during the spring season. You\u2019re still taking showers, washing loads of laundry, and even lathering up your hands with warm water. You want to make sure that you\u2019re still able to do all this with ease. We\u2019re here to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you realize that your water heater isn\u2019t making the cut anymore, then we want you to consider <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"\/water-heaters\/installation-replacement\" target=\"_blank\">water heater installation in Gainesville, FL<\/a>. We\u2019re prepared to help you with this. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2>This Is When You Need a New Water Heater<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the signs that you need a new water heater for your\nhome:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\nYour System Is Over the Age Of\u2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your water heater can only last you a certain amount of\ntime. If your water heater is over the age of 15, you should start thinking\nabout replacement. Typically, water heaters last anywhere from 15-20 years. It\u2019s\nnot wise for your comfort, wallet, or home health to push it much farther than\nthis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ll help you find your new water heater. Don\u2019t assume that\nyou should just choose the same water heater system that you chose last time. Reassess\nyour needs and get what\u2019s right for you now. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\nHigh Bills<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you noticing that your energy and water bills are just way too high? High bills that seem to get worse no matter what you do point to troubles with your system&#8217;s efficiency. If this problem is present in an older water heater or coupled with any of the other issues listed here, then it\u2019s time for you to replace the unit entirely. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\nCorrosion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Corrosion can be something that you notice on the exterior of your tank, or inside of the tank itself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the corrosion is visible on the outside, then you\u2019ll notice rust or a worn-down system. If there\u2019s corrosion on the inside of tank, then you\u2019ll notice discolored and foul-tasting water. Persisting problems with corrosion point to issues warranting replacement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\nExcessive Repair Needs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you have to repair your water heater often? More than once every few years is far too often. Overly frequent water heater repair needs aren\u2019t something you should just keep dealing with. We\u2019re prepared to help you find a new water heater that will cause you less trouble. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\nNot Enough Hot Water <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Is there a lack of hot water in your home? This is a clear\nsign that your hot water heater is underperforming. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s easy to sweep a problem like this under the rug and\nbegin to adapt to it. Your water heater should work around your needs\u2014never the\nother way around. If you\u2019re struggling with the amount of hot water that you\nneed and you\u2019ve already had your water heater maintained, then it\u2019s time for\nyou to consider replacing the unit altogether. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Contact Affinity Gas Services today to <\/strong><a href=\"\/contact\/schedule-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>schedule an appointment<\/strong><\/a><strong> with our professionals. The Gas Efficiency Experts.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A new water heater can be the answer to your issues. Let&#8217;s discuss your replacement needs. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[86],"tags":[89,91],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.affinitygas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/603"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.affinitygas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.affinitygas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.affinitygas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.affinitygas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=603"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.affinitygas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/603\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":607,"href":"https:\/\/www.affinitygas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/603\/revisions\/607"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.affinitygas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=603"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.affinitygas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=603"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.affinitygas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=603"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}