Do I Need a Water Softener?

If you live in an area with hard water, you might want to consider a water softener. Living with hard water can cause premature failure of your water heater and other home water appliances, hard-to-clean stains in your drains, and in some cases, damage your water pipes. Why a Water Softener Might Be the RightContinue reading “Do I Need a Water Softener?”

So you’re looking to buy a tankless water heater. You’re convinced that you’d enjoy having endless hot water and benefit from the long-term cost savings of switching to a tankless water heater. But with so many sizes, choices, and brands, how do you know what size tankless water heater you need? If you look atContinue reading “What Size Tankless Water Heater Do I Need?”

Picture this: you’re looking at the big, nondescript tube that is your water heater. Just looking at it, it’s a bit hard to tell what it’s made out of. The outside is painted, the bottom’s got a burner, and intuitively, you get the sense that the walls of the tank are thick, far too thickContinue reading “What are water heater tanks made of?”

One of the advantages of a tankless water heater is endless hot water. But, if your tankless water heater does not have a recirculation system, hot water will sit in the pipes and cool off between uses. This is why most traditional tankless water heaters have a “wait” time for the water to heat upContinue reading “3 Things To Look Out For When Buying Your Tankless Water Heater”

Picture this: you wake up and walk downstairs to discover you now have a very shallow and very inconvenient indoor pool. 1. There’s a leak in the tank. Picture this: you wake up and walk downstairs to discover you now have a very shallow and very inconvenient indoor pool. That’s one type of call weContinue reading “3 Signs You Need A New Water Heater”

Choosing a new water heater is an important decision for your comfort and your budget. While many homeowners focus on features, capacity, or cost, there are common mistakes that can lead to higher expenses and frustration down the road. Knowing what to avoid will help you choose a system that performs well, lasts longer, andContinue reading “4 Things To Avoid When Choosing A Water Heater”

Congratulations! You’re the proud owner of a heat pump water heater.‍ Whether your purchase is a recent one or you’ve had your heat pump water heater for a few years, it’s an excellent idea for homeowners to get in the habit of conducting routine water heater maintenance so that your unit continues to heat waterContinue reading “How to Maintain and Troubleshoot Your Heat Pump Water Heater”

Water heaters are one of the most important appliances in your home. They’re a significant investment, and most of our clients want to make sure they protect their investment for as long as possible. Performing annual maintenance on a tank-style water heater by flushing it will extend its life and can prevent a costly breakdownContinue reading “How to Flush Your Water Heater”

Water heaters have been a household essential for over a century, yet their basic design remained unchanged until the introduction of tankless technology. While traditional tank water heaters store and maintain a supply of hot water, tankless models heat water only when needed. Understanding how both systems work helps explain why tankless units are oftenContinue reading “How Tank and Tankless Water Heaters Work”