We Repair Water Heaters in Austin & San Antonio
A properly functioning hot water heater is one of the most vital part of your plumbing system. Over time, wear and tear, hard water, age, water pressure, or other issues can cause your water heater to fail. This failure can lead to a number of problems and ultimately leave you standing under a cold shower. Fortunately, Reliant Plumbing is your local area plumber with experience in water heaters.

Select Your Type of Water Heater:

Master Plumber’s Guide to Tank Style Water Heaters

Master Plumber’s Guide to Tankless Water Heaters



Master Plumber’s Guide to Hybrid Water Heaters
Not sure which type you're interested in? Let's break it down.
Tank Style Water Heaters
How do they work?
Heating elements warm up a tank full of stored water and hold it until it’s needed. As water empties out of the tank, it refills with cold water and gets warmed again. These units offer the easiest installation at the cheapest prices and they work well with both gas and electric power systems. However, they only last around 10 years. Another major downside is that if the tank leaks, your house could be flooded with gallons of water.
Tankless Water Heaters
But tankless water heaters do have some drawbacks. Sometimes they can’t meet a large demand, like when two people are showering at the same time. You should also keep in mind that these units aren’t recommended for electric power supply. Installation can get pretty pricey because these require different gas piping and electric wiring compared to the tank style models.
Hybrid Water Heaters
There are a few pros and cons of this cutting-edge heater. The hybrid water heater is energy efficient and always has enough hot water. One unique feature is that it can also cool a space that’s up to 700 square feet — like a garage or studio. Although hybrid water heaters are on the expensive side, they do last a very long time and save you money on energy costs. Some downsides are that hybrids only come in electric models, require specific placement in places like garages or large closets, and they only work well in warm climates. So, while they’re not great for those in colder parts of the US, they’re a perfect for our fellow Austin and San Antonio residents.
Helpful How To’s
Are you a do-it-yourselfer? Check out some of our most popular water heater how to’s including step-by-step instructions and videos!

