Water Heaters: How to choose a Sonora plumber

ByCurtis McQuinn
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This water heater connection was done by untrained and unnamed Sonora plumber ( you get what you pay for)
This water heater connection was done by untrained and unnamed Sonora plumber hired by a local licensed contractor ( you get what you pay for) The same water heater was installed on a  rotted out frame hanging 3′ above the basement floor (barely)

There are a lot of people who will gladly take your money to replace a  water heater in your home, but not all of these people are qualified to do the work. Unfortunately some homeowners try to save a little money by hiring an unlicensed contractor who has very little skill or training. On the other hand some Sonora, CA plumbing contractors hire unskilled or untrained labor to offer low prices to consumers. This seems like a good deal until you think about the dangers of these people installing your water heater. Installing an electric hot water heater includes dealing with 240 volts, while installing a gas water heater includes the danger of gas leaks as well as carbon monoxide from the flue pipe. Even carbon monoxide which many people don’t think of when they think water heater is a concern because carbon monoxide kills 400 people a year in the United States, and sends another 20,000 to the emergency room.

The best thing to do is look for a licensed plumbing contractor who hires qualified help and will install things correctly, make sure all of the safety features are in place, and that everythings installed to plumbing code. Price shopping for appliances is a good idea but this happens to be a different story. The difference between a $1,200 installation that is done correctly, and a $900 installation done incorrectly is $300 but over the life of the appliance you are only paying $2.08 per month for the quality installation. This is a small price to pay to know that your hot water heater will not be a danger to you or your family.

Another benefit of hiring a quality Sonora, Ca plumber is the knowledge they bring to the table about all options of water heating including tankless water heaters, instant water heaters, high efficiency water heaters, electric water heaters including heat pump water heaters, and solar water heaters.

Call Sonora plumbing service contractor Optimized Plumbing & Piping  today for your quality water heater installation at 209-743-9821

Our Sonora plumbers offer  service for Tuolumne County, and Calaveras County, and offer services including water heater installation, tankless water heater installation, leak repair, faucet installation, toilet installation, sink installation, re piping, and plumbing for remodels, as well as hydronic boiler installation, radiant water heating, and radiant heating.