Sewer Repair
Root intrusion, cracked pipe and repeat backups in sewer lines that are now 60 to 80 years old.
Serving Chicagoland Since 1993
Water Heater Repair in Skokie, IL
Cold showers, water around the base of the tank or a pilot that won't stay lit. We find what failed, tell you whether it's worth repairing and give you a flat price before any work. Our office is on Lincoln Avenue. Open 24/7.
Signs Your Skokie Water Heater Needs Repair
Common reasons for a call:
No Hot Water
A pilot, thermocouple, gas valve or element that failed.
Hot Water Runs Out Early
Sediment, a broken dip tube or a failing burner.
Water on the Floor
Valve leaks can be fixed. Tank leaks can't.
Rumbling or Popping
Sediment cooking on the bottom of the tank.
Water Heater Problems in Skokie Homes
Most Skokie water heaters sit in basements built in the 1940s, 50s and 60s, and that shapes the job.
Chimney Venting
Many gas water heaters here still vent into the original chimney. If the furnace was upgraded to wall venting, the water heater may not draft well on its own. We check it every time.
Old Gas and Water Connections
Original shutoff valves and connectors are often worn and get replaced during a repair.
Tight Basement Stairs
Narrow stairs and low beams matter when a heater has to come out.
Basement Floor Drains
A leaking heater usually drains to the floor drain, so a slow drain means water spreads.
Residential Water Heater Service
We repair gas and electric tank heaters, power-vent models and tankless units in Skokie homes. We test first and recommend second.
When you call, read us the label on the tank: fuel, size and manufacture date. If it's time for a new one, see water heater installation.
Water Heater Maintenance and Flushing
Flushing the tank once a year clears sediment, keeps the heater efficient and helps it last. We also test the relief valve, check the anode rod and look at the burner and the venting.
Tankless heaters are descaled on a schedule. If your heater has never had service, this is the place to start.
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What Happens When You Call J. Blanton
We fix what's broken and tell you what's next.
1. Diagnose the Failure
Before we talk price.
2. Repair or Replace, Side by Side
When the heater is near the end.
3. Venting Checked Every Time
Safety before we leave.
Customer Stories
Water Heater Repair Reviews
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"Julian and Christian were out at my house today very nice and respectful boys they flushed out my water heater and inspected my sewer with a very fancy camera very helpful boys and they let me tell them some of my jokes"
Got Questions?
Water Heater Questions From Skokie Homeowners
It can be, if the furnace no longer shares it.
It can be. When a high-efficiency furnace is vented out the wall, the old chimney may be too large for the water heater alone. We test the draft and recommend a fix if needed.
Usually not.
Usually not. Past about 12 years, or if the tank is leaking, replacement is the better value.
Sediment on the bottom of the tank.
Sediment on the bottom of the tank traps water that boils as the burner fires. Flushing helps if it's not too far gone.
About 8 to 12 years.
Tank heaters usually last somewhere around 8 to 12 years.
Usually the anode rod.
Usually a reaction with the anode rod. Replacing the rod often fixes it.
It depends on the part and the heater. You'll approve a flat price first.
It depends on what failed and the type of heater. We diagnose it, and you approve a flat-rate price before we start.
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What We Fix
Plumbing Services in Skokie
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Drain Cleaning
Slow, gurgling or backed-up drains in kitchens, bathrooms and basements.
Toilets & Fixtures
Running toilets, leaky faucets and new fixture installs for kitchens and bathrooms.
Leak & Pipe Repair
Leaking water lines, low pressure from old galvanized pipe and hidden leaks behind walls.
Sump Pumps
Sump pump repair, replacement and battery backups to keep your basement dry through heavy rain.
Emergency Plumbing
Burst pipes, sewer backups and no hot water, any time of day or night.
Local Office, 24/7 Phone
No Hot Water? Let's Get It Back.
Our Skokie office is at 8001 Lincoln Ave, Suite 301, and our phone line is open 24/7.
We also serve Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, Niles, Evanston, Wilmette, Glenview, Golf and more.
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