When your water heater stops producing hot water—or worse, starts leaking—you need help fast. At Dye Plumbing & Heating, we've been repairing water heaters throughout La Porte, IN and Northwest Indiana since 1939. Our technicians diagnose problems quickly and make repairs that restore your hot water reliably.
Tank water heaters are relatively simple appliances, but they can develop various problems over their lifetime. From pilot light issues to leaking tanks, we've seen and repaired it all. Our experience means faster diagnosis and effective repairs.
Water heater problems? Call 219-362-6251 or visit our contact page to schedule service.
Tank water heaters can develop various issues. Understanding common problems helps you know when to call for service.
Complete loss of hot water at all
Running out of hot water or slow recovery
Popping, rumbling, or sizzling sounds from the tank
Water leaking from tank or connections
Water not hot enough or too hot creating scalding risk
Rusty or discolored hot water
Rotten egg smell in hot water
Takes too long to reheat after use
We troubleshoot methodically to identify root causes and provide lasting repairs.
We troubleshoot methodically to identify root causes:
Before any repair, you'll understand:
We use quality parts and proper techniques for lasting repairs.
Hearing strange water heater noises? Call 219-362-6251 for diagnosis.
The thermocouple senses pilot flame presence and allows gas flow. When it fails:
Replacement typically restores normal operation quickly.
Electric water heaters use one or two heating elements:
Element failure causes no hot water or insufficient hot water depending on which element fails.
Thermostats control when heating occurs:
We test, calibrate, or replace as needed.
The dip tube directs incoming cold water to tank bottom. When it breaks:
Replacement involves removing the cold water inlet and installing a new tube.
Anode rods protect tanks from corrosion by sacrificing themselves. When depleted:
Replacing the anode rod extends tank life significantly.
Gas valves control fuel flow. Failure means:
Gas valve replacement requires proper testing and verification.
Temperature and pressure relief valves protect against explosion:
We test and replace relief valves as needed.
Sediment accumulates in tank bottoms over time:
Flushing removes accumulated sediment and restores performance.
A leaking tank cannot be repaired—replacement is the only option. We provide honest assessments when repair isn't viable.
We repair all water heater brands. Our systematic diagnostic approach applies regardless of brand.
Urgent Water Heater Service
Water heater failures often happen at inconvenient times. We prioritize emergencies like:
Call 219-362-6251 to discuss your situation.
Our regional conditions create specific challenges that affect water heater repairs.
Northwest Indiana has notoriously hard water, which is the root cause of many water heater problems we see:
Our long heating season puts extra stress on water heaters:
Many La Porte area homes have water heaters that have been in service for many years:
Addressing hard water through treatment prevents many common repairs. However, when problems do develop, our experience with local water conditions helps us diagnose and repair effectively.
Many water heater failures occur in winter when equipment is working hardest.
We provide honest assessments about whether older units are worth repairing or should be replaced.
Regular maintenance extends water heater life:
Hard water shortens water heater life. Our water treatment services address the root cause of sediment and scale problems.
From our headquarters at 1600 Lake Street in La Porte, IN, we serve homeowners and businesses throughout the region. Our local presence means faster response times, familiarity with area homes and building codes, and the accountability that comes from being your neighbors.
Dye Plumbing & Heating provides expert water heater repair throughout La Porte, IN and Northwest Indiana. With 86+ years of experience, we diagnose problems accurately and make repairs that last.
What you get:
Our systematic approach quickly identifies the root cause of water heater problems.
We use quality parts and proper techniques for lasting repairs.
We provide honest advice on whether repair or replacement makes more sense.
We prioritize water heater emergencies and offer same-day service when possible.
We repair all water heater brands with our systematic diagnostic approach.
86+ years serving La Porte and surrounding communities with local water condition expertise.
Hours: Monday-Friday 7:00am-5:00pm | Saturday 7:30am-12:00pm
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