Water Heaters

Purchasing the right water heater—and keeping it maintained—can make a significant difference in your energy bills.

At Ballard Natural Gas Service, we always recommend the best heating, cooling, and electrical products for your Washington home. Comfort and cost-savings should always go hand in hand.

Ballard Natural Gas Service has kept homes and businesses comfortable in the Puget Sound region for over 30 years. We are a licensed, insured, and bonded company, offering 3-year warranties and convenient financing.

Call us today at 206-784-8101 for a free quote on your next project.

Storage Tank Water Heaters

Newly installed tanked water heater

Traditional storage tank water heaters are the most affordable and popular tanks on the market. They resemble a large metal barrel. The water enters through the main water supply pipe. The tank then heats the water and keeps it at the desired temperature using natural gas, electricity, propane, or oil for fuel.

Storage tank water heaters typically last 10 to 15 years. The tank can hold 20 to 80 gallons of water at a time. Insulated models heat the water longer, helping you save on utilities. These systems are reliable, affordable, and relatively easy to install.

The downside? Tank water heaters continuously heat the water, even when nobody is using hot water, driving up your bills.

Tankless Water Heaters

A tankless water heater only heats water when you turn on the faucet. The difference can save you hundreds of dollars each year in heating bills.

• Tankless models also use up less space. Instead of trying to fit a storage tank that might hold up to 80 gallons of water in a utility room, a tankless system is a relatively small metal box that mounts to your wall.
• Rather than storing heated water, a tankless water heater heats cold water on demand—whenever you turn on a faucet. No more waiting for your water to heat up.
• Without the need to store gallons of water, the tankless heater is much more compact.
• You'll never have to worry about coming home to a giant pool of water in your basement from a leaking water tank.

With this type of on-demand process, energy efficiency is high. You are only using energy to heat the water precisely when you need it, so this keeps your energy costs low by conserving water.

You will more than make up the initial cost of your tankless model in energy savings over the long haul.

Tank vs Tankless

A rusted out tanked water heater showing the rusty sludge that was at the bottom (left) and a new tankless water heater (right)

A tankless system costs more upfront to install than a tank water heater, but you’ll save money over time through lower energy bills.

The life expectancy for a tankless model is 20 years or more, while a storage tank model will typically last 10 to 15 years.

Not only do tankless models use less space, but there is no fear of water leaking out and flooding an area of your home.

Tankless models have a limited flow rate, meaning they might need help with multiple uses. If one person is showering, another is doing laundry, and a third person is doing dishes—all at the same time—a tankless heater might not be able to keep up.

Your solution? Install a secondary point-of-use tankless heater for one part of your local home, such as the kitchen, bathroom, or laundry room. Ballard Natural Gas Service can help you decide the best solution for your home.

Water Heater Installation and Replacement

Are you ready to replace your water heater? Give us a call. Our licensed professionals at Ballard Natural Gas Service install, replace, repair, and maintain all major water heater brands.

Every home is different. Before performing any replacement, we take a detailed inventory of your water system and make calculations to ensure we find a product that’s right for you. Converting to a newer model might be an upgrade, but it wouldn’t feel like one with an undersized heater.

Work with a team that never takes shortcuts with your next water heater. Call us today for a free consultation.

Metro Seattle Water Heater Repairs

Nobody wants to go a day without hot water. Ballard Natural Gas Service offers fast, reliable service to help keep our customers safe and comfortable. Here are some of the more common issues with water heaters:

• A leaking tank
• A stuck valve
• Faulty pilot light
• Loose parts
• Broken anode rod
• Sediment inside tank
• Rust on the outside of the tank

You can always count on receiving accurate upfront pricing and a clear scope of the project before we begin any work.

Water Heater Maintenance

A small dose of preventative maintenance goes a long way toward extending the service life of your water heater. Scheduling annual tune-ups and inspections allows our team to:

• Flush your tank of sediments.
• Check the anode rod to guard against corrosion.
• Test the pressure relief valve to help prevent leaks.
• Check the wiring.
• And more!

Service calls also allow our technicians to uncover and address minor issues before they turn into costly repairs. You schedule tune-ups and oil changes for your vehicles—apply that same strategy to your heating, cooling, and plumbing equipment.

Want a worry-free way to maintain your home's heating, cooling, and electrical services? Our 5 Star Maintenance Plans makes it convenient to schedule service calls and repairs.

Join our maintenance plan today - with Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum options, tailored for your home's needs - you'll enjoy discounts, priority service, friendly reminders, and other perks.

Call Washington’s Water Heater Experts Today

Upgrade the water heater in your home and save money today. Ballard Natural Gas Service has a licensed and experienced staff ready to help with all your heating, cooling, and electrical needs. Call us today at 206-784-8101 or request service online.