A recent water heater replacement job on Bridgetower Drive in Boise highlights what homeowners can expect from a professional installation.
On a recent service call on Bridgetower Drive in Boise, 1Up Plumbing replaced a 12-year-old 50-gallon gas water heater that had begun leaking from the bottom. The homeowners had noticed a small puddle forming near the base of the unit and called us before the leak worsened.
Leaking from the bottom of a tank water heater almost always means the tank itself has corroded through internally. Once a tank starts leaking, repair is not an option — the unit needs to be replaced. Waiting too long risks a sudden failure that can flood the utility room and cause significant water damage.
We replaced the unit with a new 50-gallon natural gas water heater, installed a new expansion tank as required by Boise code, replaced the aging flex connectors on the gas and water lines, and tested the temperature and pressure relief valve. The entire job was completed in under three hours.
Bridgetower is one of the newer subdivisions in northwest Boise, but even homes built in the early 2000s are now seeing their original water heaters reach end of life. If your water heater is 10 years or older, it is worth having it inspected before it fails unexpectedly.
1Up Plumbing serves Boise and all surrounding Treasure Valley communities. Call (208) 919-8496 for water heater replacement, inspection, or repair.