Automate your Utilities
Today the term “Remote Control” is more commonly known as automated. Home Automation is a big trend today. You can control your toaster from your smart phone, or unlock the front door for the refrigerator repairman from your computer at work. Or, you can turn your water heater on from your airplane while traveling home […]
View Post4 Ways to Heat Your Water
There are so many options available for heating your water; Tankless, tank type, hybrid, and solar. The question becomes which one do you choose? Some technicians spend over 400 hours training so they can be educated enough to help you choose the right one to invest in. A water heaters average life span is 7-10 […]
View PostHow Long Will A Water Heater Last?
New homeowners naturally have questions about how to keep their homes in tip top shape. With plumbing maintenance, one common question homeowners want to know is how long do water heaters typically last? The life cycle of your water heater depends upon three factors. It will depend on what type of heater it is, when […]
View PostWater Heater Standby Heat Loss
Water heaters use about 25 percent of the energy consumed by an average American household, making them the second largest energy user in the home, after space heating.
View PostReplacing a Tank Type Gas Water Heater in an Existing Home?
Tankless Water Heater Pros & Cons Pros: With a tankless water heater you may never run out of hot water, assuming you don’t have a mechanical failure or a power failure.
View PostNoises in a Gas Hot Water System
Noises in a hot water system can be caused by a few things or a combination of 2 or more things. In most cases noises do not mean there is danger.
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 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 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 […]
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