Imagine standing in the shower and all of a sudden the water turns cold! Now think about all the things you do with hot water in your home. We rely on water heaters daily to wash our clothes and dishes, and provide warm water for showers. They are one of the most used appliances in the home, yet many homeowners neglect to check its functionality and lose track of how many years they have owned it. Ever wondered how to prolong the life of your water heater?
Water Heaters
Gas | Electric | Tankless
When your water heater fails, A-1 American Services understands that you need it to be repaired or replaced immediately.
Call (757) 425-2400
A-1 American offers emergency service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
A-1 American can install a brand new water heater in your home. There are three main types. Find out how they work, pros and cons, features to consider and problems that may occur with age. Click on each for information:
Did you know?
The average water heater, if properly maintained, can provide 40-50 gallons of fresh water in case of emergency. Forget about just filling up the bathtub, we’re talking serious amounts of fresh water during a hurricane or other natural disaster! Many times, for example during a power outage or a hurricane, the city’s water treatment facilities will be operating under strained conditions, so you’ll be thankful you can use up to 50 gallons from the heater itself. As for general information on hurricanes and plumbing? Check out this helpful guide.
Water Heater Services
High pressure, hard water and hot temperatures take their toll on appliances over the years. When your water heater is over 10 years old it is approaching the end of its run. We recommend getting it serviced once a year to eliminate any potential problems.
A rusty tank or a water heater leak can be the prelude to a total break down. Housing between 25 to 40 gallons of water, an unchecked traditional tank water heater can be a dam ready to burst and flood your home or garage.
Before a small problem grows into a bigger one, have a qualified tech from A-1 American Services check your water heater. Replacing a thermostat or flushing the tank can add years to its life span and keep your energy use within normal levels.
We install and service water heaters from the following manufacturers:
- State
- Ruud
- AO Smith
- Whirlpool
- GE
- American
- and many other major brands
Contact A-1 American if you notice the follow water heater issues:
- A leak, small or large
- Discoloration from a corroding tank
- Knocking and popping sounds from your water heater
- A spike in your energy bill
For emergency repair or replacement
Call (757) 425-2400
We understand what a huge inconvenience a broken water heater has on a home. It is our goal to quickly replace it, so you can move on with the regular tasks of your day.
We specialize in installing newer energy efficient water heaters such as Rheem, Ruud, and Bradford White. If you have questions about selecting a new model for your home, call A-1 American Services. A technician can come to your home and tell you which one would work best for your family’s needs.
Consider Upgrading to a Tankless Water Heater
Following a flood from a broken water heater, some of our customers have decided to upgrade to a tankless water heater. The tankless water heater brings you hot water when you need it without use of a storage tank. We can remove your old existing unit and upgrade your home with a Takagi or Rinnai brand tankless.
Tankless water heaters are a great alternative to conventional hot water heaters because:
- They can last almost twice as long as conventional water heaters
- The negative effects of hard water are lower
- Takes up less storage space
- No danger of flooding
- Uses less energy than conventional models
For emergency repair or replacement
Call (757) 425-2400
A-1 American provides professional services such as electric, gas and tankless hot water heater repair and installation to homes and businesses in the Hampton Roads Virginia cities of Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Newport News and Hampton and north into Williamsburg. A-1 American provides emergency service and repair, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays. A-1 American charges by the job, not by the hour. A-1 American prides itself on immediate response, punctuality, courtesy and customer satisfaction.
