Water Heater Repair in Clovis, NM
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What Curry County winters do to a water heater
Your water heater works harder from October through April, when incoming water runs cold and the tank has to make up more ground to hit temperature. On nights near 25°F, that means longer, more frequent burner cycles or a longer draw on the heating element. That extra cycling wears on the thermocouple or igniter in a gas unit, and it puts more strain on heating elements in an electric one.
Curry County has seen 101 damaging wind events and 8 winter storms over the past ten years, and statewide, 13% of households lost power for a day or more in 2024. A power outage will shut down an electric water heater until service returns, and most units come back on by themselves once it does. If yours does not, or if the pilot light on a gas unit has gone out, that is usually a sign something else needs a look.
- 25°F
- the average winter night, and colder incoming water means longer heating
- 7 months
- October through April, the months homes here need heat
- 13%
- of New Mexico households lost power for a day or more in 2024, and a heater with an electric element or electric ignition stops without it
NOAA nClimDiv, 1991–2020 normals
A new water heater would cut about $230 a year off hot water for a typical New Mexico home.
Estimates for a typical New Mexico home, compared with an older unit built to the federal minimum, from EIA household energy data and New Mexico fuel prices. Your home will differ.
Repair makes sense when an element, thermostat or gas valve has failed.
Replacement makes sense when the tank itself is leaking.
- Why is my water heater leaking from the bottom?
- Most of the time this means the tank itself has rusted through, and that's not something that can be patched. Water heater tanks are lined, but once the lining fails and the steel underneath starts to corrode, small leaks turn into bigger ones. It could also be a loose drain valve or a fitting at the bottom, which is a much smaller fix, so it's worth checking those before assuming the worst. If the leak is coming from the tank wall itself, the water heater needs to be replaced, not repaired.
- Why won't the pilot light on my water heater stay lit?
- The most common cause is a worn thermocouple, the small part that senses the pilot flame and tells the gas valve it's safe to stay open. When it wears out, it stops sensing the flame correctly and shuts the gas off even though the pilot is lit. A dirty pilot orifice or a draft blowing out the flame can cause the same problem. A contractor can test the thermocouple in a few minutes and replace it if that's the cause.
- Can a tankless water heater be repaired?
- Yes, most problems with a tankless water heater are repairable. Igniters, flow sensors, and heat exchangers can all be replaced without swapping out the whole unit. Mineral buildup on the heat exchanger is common and is usually cleared with a descaling flush rather than a replacement. A contractor can run a diagnostic to find out which part is causing the trouble.