Water Heaters
hot water heater leaks
There are different reasons why your hot water heater can leak, and we will review some of them below. One cause could be the temperature relief valve. The purpose of this valve is to relieve pressure from the tank in the event the pressure in the tank has built up too high. This valve is located at the top of your water heater. If the water temperature of the tank is set too high, or the water pressure itself coming into the tank is too high then the pressure within the tank itself becomes too high and this valve should … Continue reading
reduced hot water supply
A reduced hot water supply will drive homeowners to their wits end. There are some things homeowners can check on before calling in a plumber to solve the problem. The first thing to make sure that the hot water tank is not leaking. Check for water pooling up underneath the unit itself. The next thing is to make sure that mineral deposits have not accumulated in the tank, which would make the hot water heater less effective. You can flush the water heater to get rid of any build up minerals. First, turn off the water heater’s gas valve or … Continue reading
tankless water heaters
Why use a Tankless Hot Water Heater? Instant, On Demand Hot Water Save up to 50% on water heating costs Nearly 100% Energy Efficient Good for the Environment Heating water accounts for up to 20-30 percent of the average home’s energy budget. Makers of gas-fired tankless water heaters claim their products can cut your energy costs up to half over regular storage heaters. Is it time to switch? What is a tankless water heater? Conventional water heaters heat water slowly and constantly throughout the day and store the heated water in a large tank so there is hot water available … Continue reading
hot water heater
Repairing or replacing your hot water heater can be daunting without knowing all your options. How do you know when its time to replace or repair your hot water heater? Are you looking to go “green” and replace with a tankless hot water heater? Listed below are 5 very common warnings that you may have a problem with your hot water heater. A hot water faucet fails to produce hot water Not enough hot water for your shower Puddles of water near the water heater Rust colored water coming out of the hot faucet Hot water tank emits weird sounds … Continue reading