Expert Water Heater Replacement and Service in the Inland Empire
Most water heaters don't give much warning before they fail, which is why Sanborn's keeps our trucks stocked and our response times fast for homeowners in Redlands dealing with a unit that's stopped working or is clearly on its way out. Whether you need a repair to extend the life of a system that still has years left in it or a full replacement, we diagnose first and recommend based on what we actually find rather than defaulting to the more expensive option.
What Our Water Heater Service Covers
For service calls, we diagnose the specific issue, whether that's a failed heating element, a tripped reset, a faulty thermostat, a bad anode rod, or a pressure relief valve that needs attention. Many of these problems are repairable and cost a fraction of replacement when the unit itself is still in reasonable condition.
For replacements, we handle everything from disconnecting the old unit, making sure the new system is properly sized and connected, to pulling permits and testing the finished installation before leaving. We also note any related issues we spot during the process, like an undersized gas line, a deteriorated expansion tank, or aging supply valves that are overdue for replacement.
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Signs Your Water Heater Needs Service
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You're getting lukewarm water but the tank isn't empty.
This often points to a failing heating element on an electric unit, or a thermostat that's out of calibration on a gas system, rather than a problem with the tank itself.
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The pilot light keeps going out on a gas water heater.
A pilot that won't stay lit usually means a faulty thermocouple, which is a straightforward repair when caught before it causes other problems.
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Your pressure relief valve is dripping or leaking.
This valve is a safety device, and one that's dripping either means the valve itself has failed or the pressure inside the tank is running higher than it should be. Both are worth addressing promptly.
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There's a sulfur or rotten egg smell from the hot water.
This typically means bacteria have developed in a tank that's been sitting at too low a temperature, often in a unit that's been partially shut down or turned down too far to save energy.
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The water heater is cycling on more often without delivering more hot water.
Increased cycling with no improvement in output usually points to sediment buildup reducing efficiency, or a component that's failing and causing the unit to work harder than it used to.