Why Sandy homes call about water heaters
Most of Sandy was built in the 1970s, 80s and 90s. A tank water heater lasts 8 to 12 years, so most homes here are on their third or fourth one. The water is hard, which does not help.
If yours is leaking at the base, making rumbling sounds, or running out sooner than it used to, it is near the end. We offer same-day water heater replacement in Sandy, and you approve the price before we start.
What we see in Sandy homes
A water heater installed in 1995 was put in under 1995 rules. When we replace one, we bring the install up to today’s code. In Sandy that usually means a few things.
Expansion tank. Homes on the east bench sit below the water tanks that feed them, so street pressure can be high. Many have a pressure regulator on the main line. With a regulator, the code calls for an expansion tank at the water heater. Many older installs do not have one.
Pressure regulator. Regulators wear out. If your pressure is very high, or it swings from strong to weak, the regulator may be failing. High pressure is hard on water heaters, faucets and washing machine hoses. We check it while we are there.
Earthquake straps. Sandy sits along the Wasatch Fault. Utah requires water heaters to be strapped to the wall, top and bottom.
Venting. Older gas vents are sometimes undersized or have come apart in the attic. We look at the whole run, not only the part you can see.
Going tankless in Sandy
A lot of Sandy families outgrew their 40 gallon tank years ago. A tankless water heater does not run out, and it frees up floor space in the utility room.
The work is in the gas line and the vent. Every tankless install comes with a free water softener, plus up to 20% off the package.
Hard water and softeners
Sandy’s water is hard. If you are scrubbing white crust off the shower door, a water softener sized for your household will stop it. Some newer Sandy homes have a soft water loop already in place.
Remodel plumbing
Homes from the 80s and 90s are due for new bathrooms and kitchens, and many have basements that were never finished. We handle the remodel plumbing: moving the drains, setting the new shower valve, and installing fixtures once the tile is done.
Nearby
We also work in Draper, Midvale, Murray, South Jordan, West Jordan and Salt Lake City. See all service areas.