Water Conservation Tips
Water conservation at home is easy. Take one task at a time so it doesn’t seem overwhelming. If you are on a budget, start with the things that are free and work your way up.
View PostHow to Use a Plunger
Start with the right plunger for the job. There are two types of plungers on the market today: the cup plunger and the flange plunger. The cup plunger – probably the most familiar – is the best choice for sinks, bathtubs and showers. The flange type provides an extended rubber lip that provides a better […]
View PostTankless Water Heater Review
Heating water accounts for up to 30 percent of the average home’s energy budget. Some makers of gas-fired tankless water heaters claim their products can cut your energy costs up to half over regular storage heaters. So is it time to switch?
View PostHow To Select the Right Water Heater
More U.S. households use natural gas to heat water than any other fuel source, and about 40% use electricity.A small percentage use propane or heating oil. Typical water heaters in the U.S. are electric resistance or atmospheric natural gas tank water heaters. Electric water heaters typically have Energy Factors (efficiency ratings) of about 0.9, while […]
View PostSeptic Tank Maintenance: Don’t let Septic Back Up Problems Get You Down
No one wants to deal with Septic Back Up Problems, but what can you do? If you have a septic problem, you are going to have some symptoms. Some homeowners have flooding yards and foul odor that embarrasses them in front of the neighbors, others have the privacy of waste back ups inside their home. […]
View PostHow To Maximize the Life of Your Septic Tank
All septic systems depend on a delicate balance of living microorganisms and organic matter in order to process sewage. This balance can be disturbed by misuse and lack of maintenance. Outlined below are some of the many best practices every septic system owner should implement to maximize the performance and life of their septic systems.
View PostWater Heater: Hot Water Fluctuations
If you have an older water heater, it may not always be as hot as you’d like, and at other times may be scalding. If you are like most people, you probably just assume the water heater is shot, and it’s time for a new one. The good news is that this is not always […]
View PostWhirlpool Water Heater Review
A Lowe’s Whirlpool Water Heater is made by the American Water Heater Company. It is also named as the Craftmaster. Reported issues of this water heater involve premature thermocouple failure, burner assembly malfunction, and gas thermostat malfunction. Another problem is the spark arrestor for intake air found directly underneath these water heaters that clog easily […]
View PostThe Rheem Fury: Great Priced Water Heater Review
The Rheem Fury 22V40F1, 40 Gallon is a budget-priced water heater with features similar to more expensive models. It’s not Energy Star-rated, but it does have a good Energy Factor rating and sufficient flow and recovery rates to provide ample hot water for most families’ needs.
View PostWater Heater Buying Tips
Recently I was asked to write a review on gas water heaters. With over 40 years in the plumbing and Radiant Heating profession, I have removed and replaced hundreds of tank type gas water heaters. Most storage-tank water heaters look alike on the outside. But a cross-section of gas and electric storage-tank models confirmed that […]
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