When your water heater fails, it quickly complicates your everyday life. Cold showers, dirty dishes, and laundry piles can quickly become stressful. A broken water heater can also cause costly leaks and water damage, especially if ignored. At Tropical Heating & Air, we provide professional water heater repair, replacement, and installation services across Orange County. Whether you’re dealing with leaks, strange noises, or inconsistent hot water, our expert technicians will help restore comfort to your home. Give us a call today to get started.
Tropical Heating & Air is a local, small business. We are proud to serve our country and our customers.
We approach our work with honesty and integrity. We don’t cut corners or leave messes behind.
For over 25 years, we have been helping our customers feel comfortable in their homes.
If your water heater is over 10 years old or frequently breaking down, replacement may be the most cost-effective choice. Modern units are more energy efficient, provide consistent hot water, and can help you reduce your monthly utility bills.
Our technicians will inspect your current system and help you decide whether repair or replacement is the best option. We’ll explain your choices clearly and transparently so that you are ready to make the best decision for your property.
A water heater should provide steady hot water every day. When it stops working correctly, it can disrupt your life. Some issues may seem minor, but addressing them quickly can prevent bigger problems and damage to your home.
Here are some of the most common problems homeowners in Orange County face with their water heaters:
If your water heater isn’t producing hot water, the cause can vary depending on the type of unit. For gas water heaters, it could be a pilot light that won’t ignite, a lack of gas flow, or a thermocouple that isn’t properly sensing the pilot light. For electric units, a tripped breaker, failed heating elements, or a malfunctioning thermostat limit/reset switch may be the culprit. Our water heater repair professionals can accurately diagnose the issue and restore hot water.
Running out of hot water may mean your tank is too small for your household’s needs, or there may be a faulty part that needs repair. In some cases, simply adjusting the thermostat can fix the problem. Our team can inspect the system and recommend the best solution to ensure your home always has enough hot water.
Rust-colored water usually signals corrosion on the anode rod, which should be replaced to prevent leaks. If your water appears cloudy or dirty without a rust color, mineral buildup on heating elements or elsewhere in the tank is often the cause. Regular maintenance can help prevent mineral accumulation from reducing efficiency or damaging your water heater.
A sulfur-like odor often points to bacteria in the tank. Replacing the anode rod and raising the temperature to around 140°F usually resolves this issue, keeping your water clean and safe for daily use.
Popping, banging, or rumbling sounds typically indicate mineral buildup inside the tank. These deposits can reduce heating efficiency and, if left unchecked, may even lead to leaks. Our water heater repair pros can help you get to the root of the strange noises you are hearing.
Leaks can occur in different parts of the water heater. Dripping from the top often points to a valve failure or loose pipe connection. Bottom leaks may be caused by a loose drain valve, condensation, or tank corrosion. A corroded or cracked tank usually means a full replacement is necessary.
Water heaters are an investment. The last thing you want to do is get unnecessary repairs or prematurely replace your water heater when a simple fix could have extended its lifespan for a couple more years.
If a different company has made a recommendation for your water heater, but you want to double-check, Tropical Heating & Air provides free second opinions for customers in Orange County. If we think they are offering you a good deal, we’ll let you know. But if we can provide a better price, we’ll give you our estimate. We will always be honest and transparent, helping you understand all your options, not just the option that will make us the most money.
Rusty water usually means the anode rod has corroded and needs replacement. Cloudy or dirty water without rust often comes from mineral buildup inside the tank.
Popping noises often mean sediment has built up inside the tank. This buildup makes it harder for your unit to heat water, lowering efficiency. Water heater repair or replacement can help you resolve this problem.
Most water heaters last 8-12 years with proper care. Tankless water heaters may last 15-20 years. When we install your new water heater, we will let you know what the expected lifespan is.
If your unit is less than 10 years old and the repair is minor, fixing it may make sense. If it’s older and breaking down often, replacement may save you money long term. Our team is happy to inspect your unit and make honest recommendations.
