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Water heaters in Kansas
Hard water in much of Kansas shortens water heater life, and many homes keep the heater in a basement. Ice storms that knock out power can also leave electric heaters cold.
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- The problem explained before work starts
- Price agreed before the job begins
Statewide conditions
Water heaters in Kansas: what to know
Replacement is a good time to add an expansion tank and new shutoff valves, and to check venting on gas units.
Permit and licensing requirements depend on the city or county, since Kansas doesn't license plumbers statewide.
Older homes in Wichita and Kansas City-area suburbs may have heaters that share a flue with the furnace.
- Climate
- Kansas gets periodic hard freezes and ice storms, often after mild spells, which catch exposed pipes off guard. Pipes in crawl spaces, exterior walls and garages are the first to freeze.
- Typical foundations
- Basements are common, and clay soils in parts of the state shift foundations and buried lines. Most common: basements.
Water heaters services
Water heater repair
If a gas water heater has no hot water, the pilot, thermocouple or gas valve is the usual cause; on an electric heater it's usually an element or thermostat. Those parts are repairable. A tank that leaks from the bottom can't be repaired and needs to be replaced.
Water heater replacement
A leaking tank or a heater past about 10 years old is usually replaced rather than repaired. A proper install includes a permit, correct venting (adjusted for altitude where needed), an expansion tank where required, a drip leg on the gas line and a relief valve discharge pipe.
Tankless water heaters
A tankless water heater heats water as it flows, so it doesn't run out, but it needs a larger gas line, its own venting and a unit rated for your elevation. Installed correctly and descaled regularly, it can outlast a tank heater.
Water heaters by city in Kansas
Local pages cover each city's water provider, permit office and housing. Not listed? Check your ZIP code below.
Water heaters questions in Kansas
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Kansas?
How long does a water heater replacement take?
How these problems start and how to choose between repair options is covered in the water heaters guide.
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