Water Heaters in Chicago, Illinois
Keeping You Warm
Although most new water heaters have a shorter life expectancy than they did 30 years ago, they have maintained a relatively low cost. Thirty years ago the average life of a water heater was probably 15 - 20 years. Today a tank will probably spring a leak in 8 - 12 years. At A Custom Heating and Air Conditioning, we have attempted to insure that we have a range of water heaters to fit our customers needs. For example you can make your water heater decision based upon price or quality. Buy a cheap water heater with a limited life expectancy if tank cost is your priority. Buy a top of the line water heater if the water heater is in a location that will cause water damage to floors, carpets, ceilings below etc.
The truth about warrantees : Water heater manufacturers warrant tank replacement only. If the tank is defective and leaks in 18 months you have to pay a plumber (or do it yourself) to disconnect the heater and haul it down to the wholesaler or retailer and exchange it for a new one (then re-install it). Warrantees typically are also prorated depending upon how long it lasted compared to the warrantee. If you have a 10 year limited warrantee and it fails on the 9th year you get a 10% credit on the tank cost only towards a new heater. Would you really want to buy another heater from that company if you thought they should give you a new one?
Call A Custom Heating and Air Conditioning today for all of your Water Heater needs!
773-539-8175 or complete our online request form.
