A Peachtree City water heater that quits usually has one worn part, such as an element, a thermostat, an igniter or a valve, and a plumber can often replace it in one visit. A tank leaking through its shell needs replacing. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Peachtree City.
Peachtree City is a planned Fayette County community organized into villages and known for its golf cart paths and lakes. Census estimates put the median build year at 1993, with about 14% of homes built before 1980, so many heaters are second units from the 2000s now reaching their limit. Water and sewer come from two separate agencies: Fayette County Water System supplies water from its lakes, disinfected with chlorine and chlorine dioxide, and reports zero lead or lead-exposing material in its distribution system; the Peachtree City Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) handles sewer. The Peachtree City Building Department issues plumbing trade permits through its online portal or the desk on Willowbend Road.
Steps to take now
- Gas smell first. If you smell gas, leave the house without touching switches, then call 911 and Atlanta Gas Light at 877.427.4321 from outside.
- Stop the water. Close the valve on the cold line feeding the top of the tank. For a large leak, shut the main at the meter.
- Cut the energy. Switch off the heater's breaker, or turn a gas control to off or pilot.
- Find the source. Note whether water comes from the relief pipe, the drain valve, a top fitting or the tank bottom.
- Read the label. Model, serial number and fuel help the plumber bring the right parts.
What the symptom points to
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| No hot water | Element, thermostat, igniter or thermocouple |
| Hot water fades early | Lower element, sediment, dip tube |
| Rumbling in the tank | Sediment |
| Relief valve dripping | Worn valve or pressure |
| Leak at the base | Drain valve, fittings or failed tank |
What affects the price
- The part. Elements and thermostats are routine; gas valves cost more.
- Heater age. On a tank from the 2000s, a replacement may be better value than a big repair.
- Location. Attic and closet installs take longer.
- Permit. Replacements go through the city Building Department; the city asks that applications not be emailed.
For a water leak on the county's side of the meter, Fayette County Water System's line is 770-461-1146. Sewer problems go to WASA at (770) 487-7993, or (678) 300-0196 after hours.
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