Whether your water heater has quit working unexpectedly or you're looking to improve its performance, Ace Hardware has a large variety of water heater accessories and water heater replacement parts in stock. Expanded below are some of the common water heater accessories that can help boost the performance and safety of your water heater.
Essential Water Heater Accessories
Some water heater accessories are designed to conserve water, while others can help reduce noise whenever the appliance is in use. Here's an overview of some of the most popular types of water heater accessories.
Hot Water Heater Element
Just as the heating elements in an oven work to heat food, hot water heating elements work to heat up water. In electric water heaters, the heating elements consist of an upper and lower element, both controlled by separate thermostats.
Ace carries an array of water heater element replacements to keep your water heater working in tip-top shape. If you're experiencing a constant supply of lukewarm water throughout your home, it could be an indication that the upper hot water heating element is faulty. On the other hand, a limited supply of hot water could indicate a defective lower heating element.
Water Heater Thermostat
The water heater thermostat is one of the most crucial components of your water heater as it is responsible for ensuring the water temperature doesn’t fall below a certain level. It also increases the water temperature to your desired degree. Ace stocks replacement water heater thermostats for electric and propane water heaters as well as thermostat and heating element kits.
Water Heater Pilot Assembly
A natural gas pilot assembly for water heaters is an essential safety feature on gas water heaters. It provides the pilot flame to heat the primary burner of your unit. Pilot assemblies usually come with a pilot tube, an ignitor wire, a generator, and mounting brackets.
Water Heater Expansion Tank
Excess pressure will build up inside the hot water heater as water expands when heated. Water pressure that reaches a certain point can damage the valves of different plumbing fixtures, the joints in supply lines and even the water heater itself. Expansion water tanks for hot water heaters are designed to withstand water heater expansion as water begins to heat, reducing excessive pressure. Water heater expansion tanks are usually attached directly to the water supply lines.
Water Heater Pans
Water heater drip pans play an important role in preventing water damage. These drip pans are positioned directly underneath water heaters. Typically, water heater pans are easy to install, connected directly to the drainpipes and can catch even the most severe leaks before they turn into major problems. However, if the drip pans aren't connected to the drainpipes correctly, they may quickly overflow if leaking occurs.
Hot Water Recirculating Systems
These plumbing systems quickly distribute hot water throughout the home without the need to wait for the water to become hot. Essentially an on-demand hot water feature, hot water recirculating systems decrease both waiting times and wasted water.
Shop Hot Water Heater Parts Near You at Ace
From water heater drip pans and heating elements to expansion tanks and pressure valves, Ace has you covered. Shop online or visit your local Ace for water heater replacement parts near you for a selection of replacement parts and accessories, including replacement relief valves, ignitors, restraints, supply connectors and element adaptor kits to keep your water heater running efficiently.
And if you’re looking to replace your existing water heater completely, we also carry a large inventory of energy-efficient electric, gas, propane and tankless heaters from brands like Reliance, EcoSmart and Eastman.
