by Sean Callanan | Apr 8, 2020 | Water Heater
Your water heater’s age is hidden in its serial number — there is no build date printed in plain English on most units. Find the rating plate sticker on the side of the tank, copy down the serial number, and match it to your brand below. It takes about...
by Sean Callanan | Nov 20, 2019 | Water Heater
Like any appliance, a hot water heater will deteriorate over time and eventually require replacement. Most people dislike cold showers, so ideally, you should detect a failing water heater and replace it before it completely breaks down. Delaying the replacement of...
by Sean Callanan | Nov 20, 2019 | Water Heater, Water Heater Install
While storage tank water heaters are the most common type used, homeowners are increasingly switching to on-demand or tankless electric water heaters. Instead of holding water in reserve, these heaters produce hot water only when you turn on the faucet, start the...
by Sean Callanan | Nov 20, 2019 | Water Heater, Water Heater Install
If you want to keep your existing hot water heating unit in top working condition and extend its useful life, the best thing you can do is to keep it properly maintained. There are several simple and inexpensive steps you can take to do this, some requiring annual...
by Sean Callanan | Nov 20, 2019 | Water Heater
Today’s natural gas water heaters are incredibly efficient, with the ability to heat your water twice as fast as their electric counterparts. They can even give you hot water when the power goes out. Since water heating is typically the second-largest energy...