Repair


Shamrocks Plumbing and Heating
(250) 575-8138

Emergency Water Heater Repair

Quality water heating repair services and maintenance for home and business. We provide a wide range of solutions for all brands of water heaters including boiler systems, tankless water heater repair, electric water heater repair, conventional hot water tanks including the gas and propane water heater. 


Professional service available 24 hours for emergencies. If your hot water system breaks down any time day or night, call us for quick and efficient repair work!


Prompt service is our priority when you need a professional plumber. 

Reliable Water Heater Repair

When one of our technicians is in your home for gas water heater repair service, our years of experience quickly solves any problem. Our service is backed with a quality work warranty satisfaction guarantee, providing you peace of mind. We stand behind our work and our service experts stay up to date on technical innovations. 


Our company has been serving the good people of Kelowna for all types of water heaters since 2016.

Gas Pilot Light DIY Solution

An unlit pilot light is a common problem on a gas water heater, which can be caused by a random gust of wind. When this happens the burner assembly will need to be re-ignited. If you suspect a gas leak call your local gas company right away.

Common Hot Water Heater Problems

The most frequent hot water temperature complaint we get by far is cold showers and lukewarm water which is usually fixed with minor repairs. Heat loss usually means the pilot light went out, the temperature control is not working or a bad heating element has burnt out at the worst time. If your unit has a reset button, try that before you call anyone.


Another possibility is one of the feeder pipes or the drain valve has developed an issue. Replacement of any of these parts is quickly resolved once identified. When a conventional water heater tank is nearing the end of its life a variety of problems can occur.


Colored water means the tank is starting to rust and about to spring a leak. If you discover water leaks near the unit that is another tell-tale sign of trouble. On occasion water flow will be interrupted which indicates a plumbing issue. Catching problems like these early is the best way to avoid water damage. 

Whether it's a water boiler unit, tankless water heater Kelowna or traditional tank type the hot water pipe will be cold to the touch. The most common storage tank size is the 40-gallon water heater, which is fairly inexpensive to replace.


There are a few things you can do before calling us for help. The power supply switch may have tripped, so check your electrical panel (circuit breaker). For gas burner units you'll want to check to see the pilot flame is lit. If you've already tried a water heater repair kit to no avail, we'll be happy to fix it for you. 


For a free quote on a tank type or tankless hot water heater repair cost, please call during office hours.

Water Heater Installation

If we find your appliance is done for, then hot water tank replacement Kelowna may be in order. The average life expectancy of a typical water heater is ten to 12 years, tankless wall units up to fifteen years. The replacement cost can be discussed if you decide to go that route. We are experienced with all residential and commercial makes and models.


When you are surprised by a cold shower and your type of water heater is still fairly new there are a few issues beyond the pilot light that could be causing the problem. Here is a short list of possibilities.


  • Burned-out upper heating element 
  • Corroded anode rod
  • Circuit breaker 
  • Gas control valve
  • Cold water inlet valve
  • Pressure relief valve
  • Faulty upper thermostat

Parts And Service

If you are unable to resolve a hot water tank issue on your own, call now to talk to one of our heating technicians. We'll be happy to sort things out over the phone or send a licensed plumber to your location. Our service trucks provide local hot water tank service Kelowna and water heater repair near West Kelowna BC. We are always well stocked with parts and can fix most problems right on the spot.


Quality water heater repair parts can prevent a problem or failure. Common items we replace would be the thermocouple, heating elements, possibly the gas valve. We will also test the water pressure. As a reminder, regular maintenance is the best solution for avoiding common water heater problems.


Our field experience makes us the company known for solving water heating problems. Ask about our same day service when you are wondering who to call for water heater repair.


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