Water Heater Not Working

Tips from Real-Estate-Agents.com

by Kathy Maynard, reprinted courtesy of ServiceMagic.com

Q: Our water heater is only giving us cold water. My husband has worked with the pipes under the house and even tried using a hair dryer. What else should we do?

A: How old is the water heater? You will have to call a plumber, but if the water heater is ten years old or older, don't be surprised if he suggests that it may make sense to consider replacing it. If there are a couple of simple things you can try to do yourself, most customer service oriented plumbers (or their knowledgeable telephone staff) will usually suggest them before scheduling a service call.

To locate some reputable plumbers in your area, please visit our site at: http://www.servicemagic.com and type "Water Heater" into the search box. Submit a service request for "Repair or Replace a Water Heater" so we can match you with the ideal service professional in your area. You may also call us at (800) 474-1596 to request referrals over the phone.

Good luck!

Kathy Maynard

-- Tips courtesy of ServiceMagic.com