Even though a water heater can be expensive, you should view this as an investment. A typical water heater should last around 15 years. When it is time for you to replace your water heater, there are several major factors that you need to consider. These include efficiency, cost, and longevity. One of the major
Many homeowners have made the decision to upgrade their water heater to a tankless one. Tankless water heaters are popular among people who are conscious about the amount of water and energy they use. These types of units heat instantly, and eliminate the standby energy loss that exists with traditional water heaters. Tankless water heaters
Imagine your home full of holiday guests with everyone snug and happy, settling in for a joyous holiday season — when your household hot water heater decided to take a powder. Not only will this make showering and bathing impossible, but you won’t be able to wash clothes or run your dishwasher. If you’re like most
Fall is here and now is the time to get your plumbing prepared for the upcoming colder months. While Florida winters are not extremely harsh, plumbing problems can still occur if you have not performed the proper maintenance. Ready to tackle your plumbing to-do list, follow the tips listed below. Remove Water Hoses: When you are
Most property owners rarely flush their water heaters regularly while others neglect this vital task. Manufacturers of water heater systems recommend flushing out mineral scale buildup, silt, and sediments from tanks every once a month. Here are more reasons why you need to flush your water heater. It Extends The Lifespan Of The Equipment Allowing
Buying a house is a big investment. Saving some money throughout that process is a reasonable goal, but one area you don’t want to skimp on is scheduling a plumbing inspection before signing on the dotted line. From sinks, toilets and drains to water heaters, washing machines and showers, plumbing reaches every corner of the
Winter is supposed to be a time that is spent playing in the snow, building snowmen, and spending time with family members and friends during the holidays. At the same time, if you have an issue with your water heater, then this can put a damper on your holiday celebrations quickly. To make sure that
Often, it is tempting to concentrate too much on the garden, lawn, and cleaning the house during the spring and ignore the impact that temperature changes have on our plumbing systems. Reviewing your plumbing system once every year will help you catch and address any problems earlier on and avoid expensive repairs down the line.
With the winter weather in full swing in many parts of the country, many families are looking for ways to stay warm. For some families, they might be wondering how their water heater is going to survive the winter. Unfortunately, many families do not realize that there is something wrong with their water heater until
Ever turned your taps on, only to find them running with brown, red, yellow, or orange water? Steel and iron water pipes are affected by oxidation, in the presence of moisture to form rust (iron oxide). It can be very disheartening for a homeowner to have taps running with colored instead of pure colorless water.