A tankless water heater heats water only when you need it. Unlike a traditional tank water heater, which stores hot water in a large tank, a tankless system heats water as it flows through the unit. This can provide a steady supply of hot water when the system is properly sized for your home. Tankless…
Your water heater temperature affects comfort, safety, energy use, and the performance of your plumbing system. If the temperature is set too low, you may run out of hot water faster or create conditions where bacteria can grow. If it is set too high, you may increase the risk of scalding and waste energy. For…
Going green… Some popular media would count this as a fad while others find the merit in the prospects of environmental protection. The odd correlation that is hardly ever discussed is the fact that going green when implemented properly is a cost savings not just a resource savings. The EPA estimates that roughly 26% of…
The holidays are one of the most common times for plumbing problems to sprout up. The days after Thanksgiving are some of the busiest days in the year for plumbers. To avoid plumbing issues in your home, it is helpful to take a few preventative steps and be aware of what exactly can cause problems…
We receive many calls during the winter months to come out and service our customers who have hot water issues. What you can do when you are IN THE COLD Make sure your temperature setting is set correctly for the cold temperatures If you have a gas water heater verify the pilot light is lit…
Many of us find out we have a broken or faulty water heater the moment we step in the shower and are shocked awake by a cascade of ice cold water. We depend greatly on hot water and therefore the boiler is of major importance. When the boiler breaks down, a loss of hot water…
