Heating, cooling and refrigeration in the St. Croix River Valley since 1986
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Heating
Running out of hot water gets old fast. We repair and replace tank and tankless water heaters, and size the new one to how your household actually uses hot water.
The water never gets hot, or the pilot or burner won't stay lit.
Showers turn cold sooner than they used to, often from sediment buildup or a failing element.
Water around the base of the tank is a warning sign. A leaking tank itself can't be repaired.
Discolored hot water or a rotten-egg smell can point to a worn anode rod or corrosion.
Sediment at the bottom of the tank makes noise and makes the heater work harder.
Gas and electric water heaters for homes and businesses, with Navien and Bradford White on the shelf.
Not sure what you need?
Tell us what the system is doing. We'll tell you what it likely is and what the visit looks like.
(651) 439-0578Burners, pilots, thermocouples, elements, thermostats, gas valves, venting and relief valves.
Bradford White tank water heaters, sized for your household and installed to code.
Navien tankless water heaters for endless hot water and a smaller footprint.
Draining sediment and checking the anode and relief valve to help a tank last longer.
Both work well. The right one depends on your household, your space and what you're replacing.
Sediment from hard water settles in the bottom of the tank, insulates the burner from the water and slowly cooks the tank. Anode rods wear out and stop protecting the steel. On gas units, thermocouples, flame sensors and venting problems are common; on electric units, elements and thermostats fail.
Many of those parts can be repaired. A leaking tank cannot, and that's usually when replacement becomes the only option.
A tank water heater keeps a supply ready to go and costs less up front. A tankless water heater heats water as you use it, so it doesn't run out, saves space and avoids heating water that just sits there. Tankless often needs gas line and venting changes, so installation is more involved.
If your home has a boiler, a combi unit that handles both heat and hot water may be worth considering too.
We check gas or power supply, venting, controls and the tank itself, tell you whether a repair makes sense, and give you options if it doesn't. Replacements include hauling away the old unit and testing the new one before we leave.
Cost depends on tank size or tankless capacity, gas or electric, venting and piping changes, and access to the space. Switching from a tank to tankless usually costs more to install than a like-for-like swap. You'll get a quote first.
Don't see yours? Call and ask. A real person answers.
Turn off the cold water supply to the heater and shut off the gas or the breaker, then call us. If the tank itself is leaking, it will need to be replaced.
Tank water heaters commonly last around 8 to 12 years, longer with regular flushing. Tankless units typically last longer with proper maintenance.
For many households, yes, especially if you run out of hot water or want the space back. We'll look at your usage and existing gas and venting before recommending one.
Yes. We repair all makes and models.
Sediment buildup, a failed element or dip tube, or simply a tank too small for your household are the usual causes. We'll find which one it is before recommending a fix.
Available from our Stillwater shop across Washington County, MN and St. Croix County, WI. See where we work.
Repair, replacement, maintenance or refrigeration. One call reaches the people who will actually be doing the work.
(651) 439-0578Answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
