Chicago Plumber | Frequent Asked Questions

➢ “What if I purchased my own Water Heater at Home Depot? What if I Purchased my own Water Heater at Lowes/Menards?”  ⦿ No Problem! Chicago Water Heater & Plumbing Specialist can also install Customer Supplied Water Heaters. For more details feel free to call! Or CLICK HERE to request a quote from one of our licensed professionals!

➢ “What part of Chicago do you service?”

⦿ While we would like to service all of Chicago one day, we are a small service company based out of the Portage Park Neighborhood near the North-West side of Chicago.  CLICK HERE for our service area.

➢ “What should I expect, I have never had to call a plumber before?”  ⦿ At Chicago Water Heater & Plumbing Specialist, we pride ourselves in providing Courteous & Professional Service. We guarantee our services and offer clear upfront pricing. With an emphasis on Exceptional Customer Service and Top Quality Workmanship, we strive to achieve optimal customer retention to continue to serve all your Residential Plumbing Needs!

➢ “Can you provide me with an estimate before you arrive and look at the problem?” 

⦿ While an accurate quote is not 100% possible without a proper assessment from one of our professional licensed plumbers, in some cases we are able to provide rough estimates for your plumbing project. Providing pictures of the well lit area along with any other pertinent information will help the accuracy of the quote. CLICK HERE to request a quote from one of our licensed professionals!

➢ Can Water Heaters be repaired or Should I replace my Water Heater?

⦿ Some questions we often get from our customers are “Can my water heater be repaired?”, “Should I replace my Water Heater” or “Can water heaters be fixed? "There are many variables to determine if a water heater can be replaced. One of the two main factors would be the age of the water heater and the current condition of the water heater. The age of the water heater is important because it will determine whether the water heater is under warranty or not. Most standard tank water heaters come with a Six Year Warranty and some manufacturers offer an extended warranty. This then brings the next question “what is the average lifespan of a water heater? The average lifespan of a water heater is eight to twelve years but can vary depending on the type of unit, quality of installation, maintenance schedule and the home's water quality. The current condition of the water heater is also important. Although it is rare for a good quality water heater to have manufacturer defects and cause an early failure or leak from the unit itself, we have received calls for these rare occurrences. We have assisted our customers through the process of repair or in some cases replacement of their water heater. Even if a water heater is under warranty, the possibility To Schedule a free assessment with a Chicago Water Heater Specialist, please call us at (773) 672-8088

➢ “Do you install tankless hot water heaters?”

⦿ Of course! We pride ourselves in our ability to service and install a variety of water heaters, we are after all Chicago’s Water Heater Specialist! TAP HERE for more information and services we provide.