How 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 […]
View Post5 Things to Do When You have Water Heater Problems
Here are five things to consider before you hire a water heater repair service: Avoid Craig’s List – Word of mouth is the best. Reputation – The internet can be as bad as Craig’s list. Word of mouth allows you to easily find out which water heater repair companies have the best reputations. By checking […]
View PostFrozen Pipes: Preventing and Thawing
Getting your house ready for winter includes checking your pipes and taking a few simple steps to prevent freezing. Frozen pipes are not just an inconvenience—they can burst, resulting in expensive structural damage.
View PostHow to Flush Your Water Heater
Why flush your water heater? Flushing a water heater is a simple, but effective maintenance task that will extend the life of your Water Heater, and also increases operating efficiency. As the years pass, Sediment gets trapped in your Water Heater, which over time can build up and eventually prevent the drain valve from working […]
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