Water Heater Repair in Benbrook, TX

Water Heater Repair and Installation in Benbrook, TX

Cowtown Water Heaters handles water heater repairs and replacements throughout Benbrook, TX, from the historic neighborhoods near the Benbrook Lake shoreline to newer developments along Winscott Road. We work on tank and tankless models, electric and gas systems, and everything from minor valve replacements to full unit swaps. 

Most homes around here run 40 or 50-gallon tanks tucked in the garage or a utility closet, standard for the 70s and 80s ranch-style homes and two-story builds that make up much of the area. When those units fail, you notice immediately, cold showers before work or water spreading across the garage floor.

Here’s an example job: replacing a 12-year-old tank unit in a single-story ranch after the homeowner heard popping sounds for a week. Sediment had built up at the bottom, and the tank started leaking at the base. In a case like this, we would drain it, haul it out, and install a new 50-gallon model the same afternoon. The whole job would take about four hours, including cleanup.

Common Water Heater Issues in Benbrook

You don’t always need a full replacement. Sometimes it’s a failing thermostat, a tripped breaker, or a pressure relief valve that won’t seal. Here’s what usually brings people to the phone:

• Pilot light won’t stay lit on gas models
• Water temperature drops halfway through a shower
• Rust-colored water coming from hot taps
• Hissing or rumbling sounds from the tank
• Moisture or small puddles forming near the base
• Circuit breaker trips when the unit tries to heat

We’ve fixed expansion tanks that lost pressure, replaced anode rods eaten through by corrosion, and swapped out elements on electric units that stopped heating the top half of the tank. Most repairs cost less than you’d expect if you catch them early, especially for homes in the 76126 and 76132 ZIP code areas, where we maintain regular service routes.

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How We Handle Water Heater Service in Benbrook

We start by checking the basics: power supply, gas flow, and thermostat settings. Then we look at the tank itself: any rust on the exterior, moisture at the fittings, corrosion around the pressure valve. If it’s a tankless unit, we inspect the heat exchanger and flush out mineral deposits.

For replacements, we measure the space, confirm venting requirements for gas units, and make sure the new system matches your household’s demand. A family of four needs more capacity than a couple. We disconnect the old unit, cap the lines, install the new tank or tankless system, test all connections for leaks, and fire it up. You’ll have hot water again within hours.

The Tarrant County area has moderately hard water, not as aggressive as some parts of TX, but enough to accelerate sediment buildup in tanks over time. Flushing the tank once a year helps extend its life, but most people don’t think about it until something breaks. 

We’ve been doing this work across Benbrook for years (covering everything from the neighborhoods along Highway 377 to residential streets near Benbrook Community Center) and know which brands hold up in these conditions and which ones need constant attention.

Benbrook’s municipal water, supplied by the City of Fort Worth, typically ranges between 120-180 ppm hardness, which is manageable but still requires regular maintenance to prevent premature tank failure.

Schedule Water Heater Repair or Replacement Today

If your water heater isn’t keeping up, call Cowtown Water Heaters at (817) 502-9088. We’ll figure out if you need a quick fix or a new unit. No pressure, no upselling, just honest feedback and a fair price. We serve Benbrook and surrounding areas, including White Settlement, Westworth Village, and Fort Worth’s western communities year-round.