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Plumber in Maxwell, TX 78656

Knowing whether your water heater runs on gas or electricity changes what's worth checking and what to tell a plumber.

Gas or electric: know your heater

1Gas units have a gas line and a vent pipe on top; electric units have a wire connection and no vent.
2Electric: check whether the breaker has tripped. Don't open the access panels.
3Gas: note whether you smell gas — if you do, leave and call your utility or 911 from outside.
4Read the data plate for size and age.

If you smell gas, see sparks or face immediate danger, leave the home and call 911 or your utility from outside.

My breaker keeps tripping on an electric heater. What now?

Leave it off and call. Repeated tripping can mean a failed element or wiring issue that needs a professional.

Can I relight a gas pilot?

Only if the heater's label gives instructions and you don't smell gas. If you're unsure, don't — call instead.

Does fuel type affect replacement?

Yes. Switching fuel types usually means new gas or electrical work. Ask what's involved.

Call with the fuel type, size and the symptom you're seeing.

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