Electric water heater repair
in Little Rock, AR

You have no hot water at all. This usually means both heating elements failed, the circuit breaker tripped, or the high-temperature reset button shut the system down. Sometimes it's a simple fix like pressing the reset button, but often it means you need new heating elements.

Your hot water runs out faster than it used to. Maybe your family could take three showers in a row before, but now the second shower goes cold. This happens when one heating element stops working. The other element still heats water, but only half the tank gets hot.

The water gets warm but never gets truly hot. This points to a failing heating element or a thermostat set too low. The element might be covered in mineral buildup and can't heat effectively anymore.

Your water heater keeps tripping the circuit breaker. This means something inside is drawing too much power or creating a short circuit. It could be a failing heating element, damaged wiring, or a bad thermostat. You need repair before the problem gets worse or causes an electrical fire.

The water is rusty or has a metallic smell. This usually means the anode rod inside your tank has corroded completely and now the tank itself is rusting. Sometimes replacing the anode rod fixes this, but advanced rust might mean you need a new water heater instead of repair.

You hear popping or banging noises from the water heater. Sediment has built up at the bottom of your tank. When the heating elements turn on, they heat this sediment layer and cause it to pop and crack. Flushing the tank might help, but heavily scaled heating elements often need replacement.

Water leaks from around the heating element covers or the top of the tank. The gaskets that seal the heating elements into the tank can fail. These are repairable, but leaks from the tank body itself usually mean you need replacement.

Repairing your electric water heater restores hot water to your home. You can shower, wash dishes, do laundry, and clean properly again. Your household gets back to normal instead of everyone fighting over who gets the one lukewarm shower.

Fixing problems early prevents complete water heater failure. A bad heating element is a cheap fix. Ignoring it until the tank corrodes or electrical components burn out costs way more. Regular repairs extend your water heater's life from 8-10 years up to 12-15 years.

You avoid the higher cost of full replacement. Heating element replacement costs a fraction of what a new water heater costs. Even replacing both elements and both thermostats costs less than buying and installing a new unit. Repair makes financial sense when your tank is still in good condition.

Repairing electrical problems prevents safety hazards. Damaged wiring or failing components can overheat and create fire risks. Strange smells, frequent breaker trips, or visible damage around the electrical panel on your water heater all need immediate professional attention.

Your energy bills go back to normal. A water heater with failing elements runs constantly trying to heat water and never succeeds. This wastes electricity and costs you money every month. Proper repairs restore normal energy usage.

Let's talk about water heaters. Most people don't think about them until they stop working. But here in Arkansas, with our humid summers and cold winters, a working water heater isn't just about comfort. It's about your daily life functioning the way it should.

We install all types of water heaters in Little Rock and the surrounding areas. Whether you live in the Heights, West Little Rock, or out near Maumelle, we can get to you. Tank water heaters, tankless systems, gas or electric. We handle them all.

Here's what most people don't know: your water heater probably needs replacing before it completely dies. If your unit is over 10 years old, making weird noises, or taking longer to heat up water, you're on borrowed time. Many people wait until it fails completely, which usually means coming home to water damage or having no hot water for days while waiting for parts.

When we install a new water heater, we don't just swap the old one for a new one. We check your home's setup, talk about your hot water needs (big family? guests often? lots of laundry?), and help you pick the right size. A water heater that's too small means you run out of hot water. One that's too big wastes energy and money every month.

The Hillcrest neighborhood has a lot of older homes with original plumbing. The process for replacing water heaters usually takes about 3-4 hours. Newer homes in Chenal Valley or Maumelle sometimes need different setups, especially if they have specific builder requirements.

If you need a full replacement, a new water heater can usually be installed within 24-48 hours.

Some plumbing problems can wait until Monday morning. Others can't.

A toilet that won't stop overflowing? That's an emergency. A burst pipe spraying water everywhere? You need help now. A backed-up drain flooding your basement? That needs attention right away.

We handle emergency plumbing calls for Little Rock homeowners. We're not available 24/7, but we respond quickly during business hours and can often get to you same-day.

The thing about plumbing emergencies is they always happen at the worst time. Saturday night before you're hosting Sunday brunch. Right before you leave for vacation. Five minutes after you put your kids to bed.

When you call, we'll ask you some questions about what's happening. Sometimes we can walk you through a quick fix to stop the immediate problem until we can get there. Other times, you need to shut off your water right away to prevent damage.

If you've got water spraying everywhere, find your main water shut-off valve. In most Little Rock homes, it's near where the water line comes into your house, often in the basement or on an exterior wall. Turn it clockwise until it stops. That turns off all the water to your house and stops the flooding.

Nobody plans for their toilet to overflow or their drain to back up. But when it happens, you need someone who can get there fast and actually fix it, not just temporarily clear it so it backs up again next month.

We work all over the greater Little Rock area. From the historic homes in Quapaw Quarter to the newer developments in Maumelle and Conway. Each area has its own plumbing quirks.

Older neighborhoods often have galvanized pipes or cast iron that's reaching the end of its life. Newer areas might have builder-grade fixtures that need upgrading. And everywhere in between has water heaters that eventually wear out and drains that eventually clog.

Your plumbing keeps your home running. Hot showers, clean dishes, flushing toilets, washing clothes, all of that depends on everything working right. When something goes wrong, you need someone who can fix it quickly and do it right the first time.

That's what we do. No fancy marketing language. Just reliable plumbing service from people who actually live and work in Little Rock. Give us a call when you need a new water heater installed, when your drains are acting up, or when you've got any plumbing problem that needs fixing.