Services ยท Hot water
Water Heater Repair for Homes Across the GTA
Cold showers, short showers, tea-coloured water and a growling tank: most tank heater complaints trace back to a handful of parts we carry on the truck.
- Relief valve tested on every visit
- Repair or replace explained side by side
- Hot water confirmed at the furthest tap
Diagnosis first, tested after
- Licensed & insured: ask us
- Camera before cutting
- Water-tested repairs
- Booked by phone
Signs it is time to call
For gas units, a pilot flame that keeps dropping out, a burner that lights and shuts off, or a smell of exhaust near the draft hood need attention. On electric tanks, lukewarm water usually points to a failed element or thermostat. On both, a dripping relief valve, a rotten-egg smell or discoloured water tell us something specific.
A rumbling tank is not haunted. It is boiling water trapped under sediment.
On the job, step by step
| Fault | Typical repair |
|---|---|
| Pilot will not stay lit | Thermocouple or thermopile replacement |
| Lukewarm water (electric) | Test and replace element or thermostat |
| Rumbling | Flush sediment |
| Sulphur smell | Swap magnesium anode for aluminum-zinc |
| Relief valve dripping | Check pressure, add expansion tank, replace valve |
Before any repair, we check venting and draft on gas units with a mirror or gauge and test for leaks on the gas connection.
GTA houses and what they change
Many GTA homes have rental water heaters, in which case the rental provider is generally responsible for repairs; check your contract before calling us. Hard Lake Ontario water speeds sediment buildup. Tanks in tight closets in older homes may be hard to service. Once the shell itself leaks, no part will save it.
Before you pick up the phone
Ask whether the tank is worth repairing given its age, and whether the plumber will check venting. Look for the date on the rating plate before you call (365) 387-8531.
Signs you need this
- Hot water runs out halfway through one shower
- Rumbling or popping from the tank as the burner fires
- Rusty or brown water from the hot side only
What is included
- Drain hose and flushing kitSediment out of the bottom of the tank
- Pipe cutter and press toolNew shut-off, unions and expansion tank where needed
- Typical cause
- Sediment, worn anode, failed thermocouple or element
- Access point
- Burner door, element covers, drain valve
- Proof of fix
- Full temperature at the furthest tap
Common questions
How long should a tank water heater last?
Commonly ten to fifteen years, less with hard water and no maintenance. A leak from the tank body means replacement.